FIRST ALERT FORECAST – Stormier pattern this workweek
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – Storms will return soon to the region. Isolated showers & storms are possible out east later this evening through tonight. Chances for storms in Tucson are possible as early as tomorrow, with chances increasing through Thursday. Temps are a touch warmer, peaking around 105 today, heating up...
Monsoon moisture returns, storm chances rise across Southern Arizona
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Hot and dry conditions are expected again today, but moisture will start moving into far southeastern parts of the state this evening. That moisture will become more widespread Monday, kicking off daily chances for thunderstorms throughout the week. The National Weather Service warns that with...
How This Beloved BBQ Spot Won Locals’ Hearts in Tucson, Arizona
When people think about finding amazing barbecue in the Sonoran Desert, they usually don’t picture biker bars turned BBQ joints. But that’s exactly what makes Bashful Bandit Barbecue the kind of unexpected treasure that keeps locals talking. This Texas-meets-Arizona spot opened in December 2023, transforming a...
Disabled teens, young adults compete in Tucson’s JCC Maccabi Games
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The JCC Maccabi Games has made its way back to Tucson for the first time in 25 years. The Maccabi games are an annual Olympic-style sports competition for Jewish teens around the world. It’s hosted by different Jewish Community Centers across the U.S. each year.
Back to school event offers free haircuts and school supplies
It’s that time where everyone is getting ready to go back to school and Ascension Dynasty barber shop is helping parents with the costs.
Agua Para el Pueblo stations making ice-cold water accessible to all
A network of Tucson businesses, nonprofits, and neighbors is working to ensure every Tucsonan has access to a free, cold glass of water to drink.
Tucson shooting kills one, injures another
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The Tucson Police Department confirms a shooting killed one person and sent another to the hospital this morning, July 27. The TPD says the shooting happened just after 9:00 a.m. in the area of the Grand Luxe Hotel on Grant. Police confirmed one male victim...
Woman armed with knife accused of attacking man at Laos Transit Center
The Benson Animal Shelter announced this week that it will be temporarily closing its doors due to staffing shortages. In the past month, Sierra Vista police have arrested three people for child sex crimes. Reid Park Zoo launches cell phone recycling program to support flamingo conservation. Updated: 8 hours ago.
AZ Desert Swarm Spam Folder: We (try to) answer your burning questions
The summer months leaves a lot of time to think, and that leads to questions. You’ve got them, and we want to try to answer them. The AZ Desert Swarm Spam Folder has been cracked open, and below are responses to some of the queries we’ve received in the past week or so:
Eastbound I-10 reopens near Picacho Peak following overnight closure for crash
PHOENIX — Eastbound Interstate 10 was reopened near Picacho Peak on Sunday morning after it closed for a crash on Saturday night, authorities said. The crash between the Valley and Tucson occurred near milepost 219, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. The freeway reopened around 6 a.m. after the...
