Arizona bar, chefs, and restaurants named ‘2026 James Beard Award Semifinalists’
Restaurants and chefs from Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Flagstaff, and Tucson put Arizona on the map… or, on this occasion, on the list.
Tucsonans standing up for Iran
Your browser does not support the audio element. Featured on the February 29th, 2026 edition of ARIZONA SPOTLIGHT with host Mark McLemore:. Özlem Ayşe Özgür visits a local demonstration led by Iranian-Americans, protesting the January crackdown on free speech in Iran, She also explores some of the history behind the...
Tucson Airport Authority holds emergency drill simulating plane crash
Tucson Airport Authority hosted a simulated training for first responders across the city for one of the most dangerous emergencies they could face — a plane crash.
The Tucson Lights: At night there’s more than meets the eye
Look up into the night sky and there are more than just stars and planets. Writer and night sky watcher Jeff Woolwine says that’s not all there is. If people would only open their minds and have some patience they too would see what he sees when he looks up.
One injured, one detained following stabbing during Tucson Rodeo Parade
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - One man was injured, and another was detained following a fight near the Tucson Rodeo Parade route on Thursday, Feb. 26. The Tucson Police Department said the two men knew each other, and said it happened near South 6th Avenue and East Nebraska Street. One...
Nancy Guthrie Update Today: Helpful News Surfaces
On Wednesday, Feb. 25, the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie continued, and officials shared helpful news amid the search. Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her Tucson, Arizona, home on Feb. 1. Officials believe she was taken against ...
Eighty inspectors taking part in Arizona commercial vehicle blitz underway on I-10 and I-19
The annual “Operation Southern Shield” commercial vehicle inspection and enforcement effort is underway in Arizona. Operation Southern Shield is taking place now through Friday, February 27, 2026, on I-10 from Phoenix to the New Mexico state line and on I-19 from Tucson to the international border. As part of...
Two Phoenix suburbs are among the richest retirement towns in the U.S.
With its sunny weather, cool winters, and beautiful desert landscapes, it’s not hard to understand why Arizona has become a landing pad for many retirees to spend their winters or enjoy full-time. The Grand Canyon State is jam-packed with diverse retiree communities that vary by location, amenities and income...
Copper Creek Apartments in East Tucson Sells for $11.08M
TUCSON, AZ (February 25, 2026) -- Copper Creek Apartments, a 99-unit multifamily community at 6666 E. Golf Links Road in Tucson’s East submarket, sold Feb. 18, 2026, for $11.075 million, according to the recorded transaction. The sale equates to approximately $111,868 per unit / $119.38 per square foot for the...
No. 2 Arizona Tested At Baylor But Escapes With A Win
David Cobb joins Zach Aldridge, Brandon Baylor, and CBS Sports HQ to discuss Arizona sneaking away with a win against Baylor.
