Chandler man accused of killing ex-wife’s dad found dead in Alaska
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A Chandler man wanted by authorities in Alaska for murder was found dead Monday morning. Matthew Becker, 61, owned “Chuckleheads”, a popular comedy club in Bisbee, Tucson. He’s accused of killing his ex-wife’s father and also attempting to kill her on Saturday.
Inspired in Alaska, he now roasts and brews coffee in Oro Valley
For his whole adult life, Dave Bezona worked in Alaska’s oil fields, two weeks on, then two weeks at home. Oil field work slows every dark Alaska December. In 2005, Bezona spent part of the holiday with his friend Greg Abshire, proprietor of North Pole Coffee Roasting in North Pole, Alaska.
Part of Interstate 10 shut down due to serious crash
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The Arizona Department of Public Safety says a crash has shut down the eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 near Vail. The AZDPS says troopers responded to a two-vehicle unknown injury collision involving a commercial vehicle. The Arizona Department of Transportation says the closure is at...
Death of pickup truck passenger leads to arrest of Patagonia man
A 52-year-old Patagonia man was arrested on March 9 in connection with the death of a 37-year-old man north of Oro Valley last September.
Charges considered after bullet from police training hits Marana playground
The Sahuarita Police Department says a grand jury has found probable cause to consider criminal charges against one of its detectives following a firearms training incident last year.
American Violinist Marina Brubaker Has Died, Aged 67
Born and raised in Tucson, Arizona, to a musical family, Brubaker studied violin and piano from an early age. After graduating from Wichita State University, Brubaker completed her graduate studies at Yale University. Brubaker performed as a member of the Fort Worth Symphony and served as the Concertmaster of...
Tucson volunteers slay buffelgrass to save saguaros
It’s that time of year in Tucson when annual buffelgrass removal efforts are underway across the basin, and dedicated volunteers are rolling up their sleeves to make a difference for the desert ecosystem. Brent Linker has been a volunteer with the Catalina State Park Buffelgrass Slayers since 2018, helping...
Two people found dead in a vehicle in Tucson
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The Tucson Police Department is investigating after two people were found dead inside a vehicle this afternoon, March 16. It happened in an area east of Kolb and north of 22nd. The TPD says the investigation is in its early stages, and details are very...
Cesar Chavez Marches Are Being Canceled — And the Barrio Deserves the Full Story
Tucson, San Antonio & Corpus Christi canceled César Chávez marches. We break down what's really at stake — and the racial double standard behind it all. 🦅 César Chávez march committees across Texas 🤠 and right here in Tucson 🌵 are canceling events 🚫📅 and quietly removing his name from their organizations 🤫📛,...
FIRST ALERT FORECAST – Tucson stairsteps up to 100° this workweek
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Over the next 4 days, we stairstep up to 100°. The first 100° day this year in Tucson is expected to be on Thursday! Prepare for even warmer temperatures Friday and Saturday with highs near 103°. Sunday will also sit around 100°. Because of those abnormally high temperatures and an Extreme...
