Foreign exchange students in need of Tucson host families
Ayusa, a nonprofit high school exchange organization, is still looking for about 10 families in the Tucson or Vail Unified School District to host foreign exchange students.
PACC, HSSA hope to prevent 10,000 pet surrenders with new grant
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Two of Southern Arizona’s largest animal welfare organizations are teaming up to help more families keep their pets at home and out of overcrowded shelters. The Humane Society of Southern Arizona and Pima Animal Care Center have been awarded a $1.9 million grant from...
Midtown Tucsonan turns TikTok fame into front-yard food pantry
Izzy’s Kitchen is helping serve the Tucson community with a food pantry at their front door, gathering donations from all over the world.
Recall effort underway in South Tucson
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - There are a few city elections coming up on Aug. 5, including a recall effort for South Tucson’s mayor and two councilmen. Former South Tucson Mayor Paul Diaz, who is currently on the council, said he spent months collecting signatures for the recall because he believes those elected leaders...
Man arrested in Tucson in decades-old murder
13 CRIME FILES: Family still feels 'no closure' despite teen's conviction. In this week's 13 Crime Files, Mary Coleman talks with the family of Bernando Alcalaa. The man was killed during a fight in 2023. Rio Nuevo Board to give title of food truck to Borderlands Brewing. Updated: 3 hours...
Bear sighting in Catalina State Park has rangers promoting safety
A recent viral video showing a black bear in Catalina State Park has prompted park officials to remind the public how to stay safe when encountering wildlife in Southern Arizona
New school year, new rules at Tanque Verde Unified School District schools
Changes are underway at Tanque Verde Unified School District. Student orientations are taking place this week, giving families a head start on what new policies are in store.
He confessed to killing 3 other inmates months ago. The DOC just referred charges...
It was hardly a whodunnit: Ricky Wassenaar killed three other prisoners at a state prison in Tucson in April, and he claimed to have killed a fourth last November. He had reportedly told prison officials and a prison advocate outside the system that he was going to kill anyone they put in his cell. Not […]
Grocery store closing its doors in South Tucson
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A grocery staple on Tucson’s south side is closing its doors. Food City announced it is closing its store near South 6th Avenue and Interstate 10 in October. The company said it will offer employees opportunities at its other locations. The company also said...
Southern Arizona Lease Report: July 14-18, 2025
TUCSON, AZ (July 21, 2025) -- Southern Arizona’s commercial leasing activity held strong this week with over 42,000 square feet of new and renewed interior space leased, plus a separate 1.5-acre ground lease for outdoor industrial storage. New lease activity was led by a diverse mix of users across...