Sun Tran talks about safety following rash of violent attacks
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - In an exclusive interview with 13 News, Sun Tran talked about safety following a rash of violent attacks in the last few months. More than 50,000 riders were expected to ride on a Sun Tran bus on Friday. A large, large majority will arrive at their destinations with no trouble.
Former Pima County Sheriff running to be Oro Valley Mayor
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Former Pima County Sheriff Mark Napier is throwing his hat into the ring to lead Oro Valley. Napier made the announcement on Facebook on Wednesday and said he has live in the town for the last three decades. Napier was the sheriff for several years...
Murder case involving undocumented suspect sparks clash with feds in Tucson
TUCSON, AZ (AZFamily) — A Tucson murder suspect appears to be caught in the middle of a judicial tug-of-war between the federal government and Pima County. “It’s almost like they are competing with each other,” said Russ Richelsoph, a criminal defense attorney not affiliated with the case.
Cinderella’s Closet gives away donated formal dresses to girls who need them
Cinderella’s Closet, a program by the Junior League of Tucson, was recently dedicated to Amy Bhola, who was a board member at the Catalina Foothills School District.
Monsoon 2025 gets a little more active
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — This could be one of the more active days we've seen in a long time. Scattered showers and storms will initially develop by late morning to our south and east, then spreading west and becoming more numerous across the Tucson area by the afternoon and evening.
Hikers on Tumamoc Hill share the trail with venomous reptiles
Tumamoc Hill draws hundreds of hikers daily, but the popular trail is also home to rattlesnakes and Gila monsters.
Plan B for Project Blue: Records reveal 3 other sites considered for controversial data...
While Tucson City Council seems to have closed the door on the proposed Project Blue data center, the questions about resource use in the desert that consumed elected officials, experts and community members this summer may not be over.
UPDATE: Tucson school closed due to police activity
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A school in Tucson had to close on Friday, Aug. 15, due to police activity in the area. The Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind, located at 1200 West Speedway, said all students and staff on campus were safe during the hours-long ordeal. The...
Amber Smith OP-ED: Tucson Has Become the Bullies It Claims to Stand Against
Editor's note (August 15, 2025): The debate over Project Blue isn’t over. The conversation continues with Amber Smith’s op-ed, taking aim at Tucson’s decision, warning of lasting consequences for the region’s economic future, and the need for collaboration instead of confrontation. The following is the opinion and...
Governor Hobbs Signs Statewide Cell Phone Ban for Schools
House Bill 2484, which mandates that all public school districts and charter schools in the state limit students' use of cell phones in class, was signed into law this week by Governor Katie Hobbs. Held at Pueblo High School in Tucson, this event showcased the administration's commitment to improving education across...