Everything You Need To Know: 13th Annual Chilly Willy At Tucson Speedway
The West Coast pavement racing scene kicks off this weekend in Tucson, Arizona with the 13th Annual Chilly Willy at Tucson Speedway. This weekend’s Chilly Willy might be the biggest one yet as 40 Super Late Models are ready to do battle in the 150-lap main event, plus Kevin Harvick and Keelan Harvick will be in...
Phoenix benefit concert raises funds for Tucson Folk Festival
The free, annual Tucson Folk Festival is back for its 41st year, and to help support this long-running event, its hosts, the Tucson Kitchen Musicians Association, in collaboration with Art State Arizona, are hosting a benefit concert. 15 Arizona acts will take the stage at the Rhythm Room for three...
These Arizona Sandwich Counters Are Hidden Local Gems Worth Seeking Out
Ever had a sandwich that felt like a secret handshake with the soul of a place?. Arizona’s desert heat might be famous, but its sandwich counters?. Picture this: You’re standing in a tiny, sun-bleached spot in Mesa, or maybe a food truck in Tucson’s art district, and suddenly, your mouth is doing a happy dance to a...
Seven years later, Tucson High teacher still missing
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Seven years have passed, and the whereabouts of a Tucson High dance teacher are still unknown. “It was strange the way she left, though. Her vehicle was there in the parking lot. She didn’t try to get that. She just departed. Nobody has seen her since that day,” said Chris Breck, the brother...
The 17th Gem and Jam Festival Returns to Arizona on February 6 – 8,...
Gem and Jam Festival sets itself apart from traditional music festivals. It offers a Gem and Mineral show alongside three days of non-stop music. The journey is open to all ages, and the experience is surreal. Read about the experience of our contributor, Mariah Michener:. article provided by Chad Shearer...
ISmile Dentistry Office Planned for Former Famous Sam’s Restaurant on Irvington Road
TUCSON, AZ (January 13, 2026) — A former Famous Sam’s freestanding restaurant building at 2048 E. Irvington Road in Tucson’s South submarket has sold for $1,000,000 ($167.34 PSF), positioning the property for adaptive reuse as an ISmile Dentistry office. The 5,976-square-foot building (built 1986) sits on 1.04...
Tucson parrot rescue seeks to expand to keep up with influx of surrendered birds
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Bryan Klontz opened Paradise Parrot Rescue in 2020 to save birds, but he didn’t expect how many would need saving. Parrots can live up to 100 years and have specialized needs. Many owners don’t realize what they’re getting into until it’s too late, according to Klontz.
9 Arizona Sonoran Hot Dog Spots That Turn Every Bite Into Flavor Magic
You know that moment when a sizzling bacon-wrapped dog hits a fluffy bolillo and everything else goes quiet for a second?. That is Arizona’s signature flex, and Sonoran hot dogs are the star of the show, blending border-town soul with backyard comfort. From Phoenix streetside carts to Tucson legends...
From Mine to Masterpiece: Starborn Creations Debuts Never-Before-Seen Designs in Tucson
Every winter for over two decades, Tucson has marked a fixed point on the Starborn calendar. Not as a launch, not as a trend, but as a ritual and pilgrimage. Starborn Creations is known for rare stones, hyper-realistic carvings, and collector-driven designs. Tucson, the place where everyone converges: miners,...
Tucson prepared if federal troops deployed
Tucson city leaders unveiled a precautionary plan to monitor, document and take legal action should such federal troops appear in the city without state or local requests.
