Woman finds out abandoned dog was left behind by family who was deported
TUCSON, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) — Arizona residents say they are finding more pets being left behind without any care due to the owners being deported. In one such case, a Tucson woman recently discovered a husky wandering alone in the desert. Jaime Simpson says she spotted the dog without...
The decline of U.S. rental prices and its impact on Arizona renters
A building boom across the South and Mountain West has cooled rental prices, but maybe not enough to make a difference. Housing is unaffordable for many. Although the median U.S. rent for new leases is down 1.5% from a year ago, it’s still roughly 20% above pre-pandemic levels, at $1,400 a month, according to real...
Oro Valley to expand police drone use with new $146K program
The one-year, $146,000 program — funded through a state public safety grant — would bring four remotely operated drones to the department through a contract with Flock Safety.
TUSD board votes to cut $10 million after students and families weigh in
The Tucson Unified School District Governing Board voted unanimously Tuesday night on nearly $10 million in budget cuts for the coming fiscal year targeting programs across the district from transportation to fine arts and school safety. The district says it needs to cut $10 million next fiscal year and $27...
Miller’s Surplus in Tucson closing after 75 years
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A Tucson staple is closing its doors after more than seven decades. Miller’s Surplus, located at 406 North 6th Avenue, announced on Wednesday that it is closing down after 75 years. The store will be open and hosting liquidation sales from 10 a.m. to...
First Alert: Mountain Snow & Valley Rain Today
Difficult travel and hazardous conditions for this morning and evening commutes through the mountains. Valley rain will continue throughout the day until this evening.
Taking a stand and bearing witness
I think it is a mistake to identify the No Kings gatherings as a protest. Such occasions are far more. They present an opportunity to take a stand and to bear witness. They speak to and transcend the present time. The roots of what has become of our representative democracy...
Tucson leaders seek public input after southern Arizona sees record-breaking temperatures
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Southern Arizona leaders will host a town hall to hear from residents about how extreme heat is affecting their safety and energy costs. The town hall is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 31 at the Donna Liggins Recreation Center at 2160 N. 6th Avenue.
Tucson’s “The Loop” Trail
Pop quiz: Name four different huckleberries. If that last one has you a bit flummoxed, let me introduce you to Chuck Huckelberry: a dedicated Arizona civil servant known for his environmental conservation, oversight of major infrastructure projects, and — most importantly — being the driving force behind the...
Surprise Squad, Fiesta Sports Foundation surprises customers at new coffee shop
Surprise Squad and Fiesta Sports Foundation teamed up to buy coffee for customers at Ri's Coffee, a new shop in the Valley. Gibby Parra shares more.
