Third measles case confirmed in Pima County; risk to public remains low
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Pima County health officials have confirmed a third measles case involving a Tucson resident and are now classifying the situation as an outbreak. Officials say the risk to the broader community remains low, but they are urging residents to stay alert and take precautions if they may have been...
Tucson pushes to address public drug use, but obstacles remain
In Tucson’s public spaces, drug use is a common sight. It is a result of several overlapping factors, including cheap fentanyl, a high homeless population and city officials’ reluctance to resort to mass incarceration. Over the last several months, city officials have made a renewed push to address...
Today marks 40 years since NASA Challenger disaster
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Today, January 28, marks 40 years since the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded just 73 seconds into its flight. The disaster killed all seven crew members: Dick Scobee, Michael Smith, Judith Resnick, Ronald McNair, Ellison Onizuka, Gregory Jarvis, and Christa McAuliffe. The investigation...
Interstate 19 northbound reopens following crash near Tucson
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A serious two-vehicle crash closed Interstate 19 northbound near Tucson for a bit on Thursday, Jan. 29. ADOT said the accident happened at kilometer 82, which is near Pima Mine Road, around 12 p.m. Arizona DPS said at least one tractor-trailer was involved, and at...
FULL LIST: Several TUSD schools confirmed to be closed Friday
Gabriel Trujillo, superintendent for Tucson Unified School District, sent a letter to families Thursday saying the district is monitoring a high volume of staff absences on Friday, Jan. 30.
Winning lottery ticket worth over $400K sold at Arizona store
A very lucky Arizonan became the Fantasy 5 Jackpot winner Jan. 28, 2026, kicking off the new year with some extra cash in their pocket. According to Arizona Lottery officials, someone purchased a $438,000 winning lottery ticket at a Safeway grocery store located at 4752 E. Sunrise Drive in Tucson. The odds of...
TEP proposes substation, transmission line for Sahuarita
Tucson Electric Power is planning for a new transmission line that would connect a proposed Sahuarita substation to Tucson’s North Alvernon Substation. TEP Project Manager Chris Ortiz y Pino presented the Santa Rita Connection Project to the Sahuarita Town Council this week. He said a new transmission line would...
Arizona State Rallies Late, Defeat Rival Arizona
The Sun Devils snapped their two-game losing streak with the triumph.
Pima County, AZ – Tucson Rescue Alert: Injured Hiker Airlifted From Ridge Trail This...
Tucson, AZ – A 36-year-old Tucson man was rescued Tuesday morning after suffering critical injuries while hiking a rugged trail northeast of Tucson, prompting a coordinated air rescue involving multiple Southern Arizona agencies. According to the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO), the call came in around 8:30 a.m....
UA admission denials surprise families
For a lot of students, University of Arizona is a key part of their plan for the future. But UA is adjusting its admissions and some students who thought they could count on UA are not getting in.
