Tucson celebrates its 250th birthday with slew of events
Pima Community College welcomes students back to campus with enhanced safety measures. Tucson Police arrest suspect in retail theft investigation. FACT FINDERS: Can monsoon conditions cause EV fires?. We’ve seen electric vehicle fires crop up with increased hurricane activity - but what about heavy monsoon activity?....
Stormwater infrastructure coming to 12th Avenue
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Residents and businesses along 12th Avenue have been watching changes to how traffic, and now stormwater, are routed along the southside artery. The coming changes are from a city-wide program. The spaces already made will accommodate Tucson Water’s Storm to Shade program to set up green...
9 Arizona Roadside Burrito Stops You Can’t Miss
Road trips through Arizona offer more than just stunning desert landscapes; they’re a journey through some of the best burrito territory in America! From Phoenix to Tucson, these roadside gems serve up hand-rolled masterpieces that’ll make you slam on the brakes and pull over faster than you can say ‘extra...
TUCSON NOW: Local organizations get together to ‘Pack the Pantry’
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Some local organizations are hoping their efforts can help Pack the Pantry. The goal is to collect non-perishable food and hygiene items to help battle food insecurity. Shayla Cole joined 13 News’ Devyn Shea on Tucson Now to talk about it. You can watch...
Southern Arizona officials say John Doe was identified shortly after release of AI-generated portrait
TUCSON, AZ — Pima County Sheriff’s Office says just hours after releasing an artificial-intelligence image of a "John Doe" found dead last year, tips came in that led to his identification. Last Friday, the sheriff’s office released an image that was generated with AI technology and a Tucson...
Just Outside Tucson Is Arizona’s Jewel-Like Mountain Lake Nestled In A Pine Forest For...
Hidden in the Santa Catalina Mountains is a lakeside retreat with trout fishing, hiking trails, and over 70 campsites for tent campers and RVs. Part of the 1.7 million-acre Coronado National Forest, the scenic Rose Canyon Lake is a haven for anglers and outdoor enthusiasts. Located about an hour's drive away from...
Tucson residents speak on homelessness and drug use in town hall meeting
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Thursday night – city, county, and police officials heard from residents on Tucson’s east side about the safety of their own backyards, and for the most part, they don’t feel great about it. Pima County Attorney Laura Conover, Ward 2 Council Member...
‘Weapon of mass destruction’: Valley families remember loved ones lost to fentanyl overdose
PHOENIX — National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day is dedicated to raising awareness of the country's deadliest illicit drug. “I’ve probably said I’m so very sorry for your loss maybe about 5,000 times in the last year," Beth Joly, the founder of Arizona Families Fighting Illicit Drugs, said.
U of A, welcome back! Let’s party 🪩
It’s 11 p.m. on a late July Wednesday, and The Maverick King of Clubs is packed with twentysomethings, many of them dressed in their faux-cowboy finery: flannel shirts, Daisy Dukes and cowboy boots and hats. A throng of young people stacks two and three deep at the bar waiting...
Poor conditions plague residents at Midtown apartment complex
Those living in the Sienna Ridge Apartments in midtown are speaking out after a number of issues have made it harder for them to do everyday things, like brush their teeth.