Reclaiming water from contaminated brine can increase water supply and reduce environmental harm
Desalination of seawater and sewage treatment plants leave behind water that contains high concentrations of salt, metals and other contaminants. What if that water could be separated from the rest?
Supervisor Steve Christy Talks Big Moves at Vail Crossings: Utilities, Roadwork, and Regional Mobility
TUCSON, AZ (February 4 2026) -- An ongoing topic of interest to our community has been the long-awaited development known as Vail Crossings. Your District 4 Office recently met with a Bourn Companies development team member to learn the project's status, as part of our effort to monitor development activities in our...
Cruise, Barbecue & Blues Saturday in Oro Valley
After a year off and a rainout, the Cruise, BBQ & Blues festival returns to Oro Valley Marketplace this Saturday, Feb. 7. The celebration of classic cars, flavorful meats and live blues music runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Marketplace, 12155 North Oracle, the southwest corner of Tangerine and Oracle roads....
Two suspected drug dealers arrested by Tucson Police
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The Tucson Police Department says a traffic stop led to the arrest of two suspected drug dealers. The nighttime stop happened near 29th Street and Craycroft Road. Tucson Police says a search of the vehicle revealed two pistols, one with an extended magazine, approximately 2.5...
Larsen Baker sells Tucson Place Walmart for $16.98 million for Superstore expansion
TUCSON, AZ (February 4, 2026) -- Local developer, Larsen Baker LLC, reported that Walmart has acquired its existing store at Tucson Place Shopping Center at First Avenue and Wetmore Road in Tucson. Walmart is currently expanding this location into a Super Walmart. The $16,975,000 sale involved the building and the...
Pima County Board of Supervisors moves to regulate ICE activities in county
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The Pima County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to approve three agenda items related to regulating federal immigration enforcement during its meeting early Tuesday, Feb. 3. Numerous residents attended the meeting and shared their thoughts on the proposed ordinances. People from Pima Resists...
Torch Properties Buys Partial Equity in 100,387-SF Tucson Multi-Tenant Portfolio
TUCSON, AZ (February 3, 2026) -- Torch Properties, owned and managed by Brandon Rodgers, has acquired a partial equity interest in a 100,387-square-foot portfolio of light industrial, retail, and business park properties totaling more than 40 tenants. The portfolio includes:. CAMPBELL VILLAGE – 3025 N. Campbell Ave.,...
Warm temperatures continue but some gusty wind is on the way
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Warm temperatures will remain throughout southern Arizona all through the week and into the weekend, but some gusty wind arrives for the middle of the week. High temperatures will stay in the mid to upper 70s through Wednesday along with mostly sunny to partly cloudy...
An Insider’s Guide to Where Tucson Really Loves to Eat!
Whether you’re visiting Tucson for the first time or rediscovering it like a local, great food is part of the experience. Discover a handpicked selection of Tucson’s favorite restaurants, recommended by longtime local David Smith, owner of BEADHoliday at 355 E. Fort Lowell Road—an insider’s guide to the flavors that...
Funding Sought for New $33M Sabino Canyon Visitor Center
A $32.8M replacement for the Sabino Canyon Visitor Center is gathering momentum. Initial plans call for a single building of up to 29KSF and a parking lot expansion that will replace the existing nine buildings, nearly tripling the available floor space and adding up to 122 parking slots. The project will also add...
