Inside the Tucson Rodeo Parade: 500 horses, 73 wagons, one big day
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The Tucson Rodeo Parade is tomorrow, and the horses are ready to go. These animals have traveled from across the country to be a part of a tradition that’s been pulling wagons down Tucson’s streets for over a century. But before they trot down the parade route, there’s a lot of work that...
University of Arizona officer uses NARCAN on alleged bike theft suspect after chase
TUCSON, Ariz. — A recently released video from the University of Arizona Office of Public Safety showed an intense encounter during an attempted bike theft. On Feb. 9, a person reported an e‑bike theft in progress at the University Services Building. An officer completing a case report nearby immediately responded.
Arivaca man writes book for granddaughters, and reads it at a dance hall
The historic Arivaca Dancehall sits on W. 5th Street with a chalk sign of Dan Kelly's book reading on Feb. 14, 2026. Dan Kelly is an 80-year-old Vietnam Vet and educator with a background in philosophy who practices Zen and Buddhism. On Valentine’s day in the historic Arivaca Dancehall, Kelly...
Investigators now believe Mollie Boone may have been hit by car
The FBI and Navajo Nation are providing more information on the death of the 8-year-old who disappeared from her home on Jan. 15, 2026.
Los Changuitos Feos documentary narrates the legacy of the first youth mariachi in the...
TUCSON – The story of how Los Changuitos Feos started and lived on is a story of dedication, resilience and triumph — and it’s now being told on the big screen. The documentary “Ugly Little Monkeys: The True Story of Los Changuitos Feos de Tucson,” produced and co-directed by Tucsonan David E. Valdez, tells the...
DNA links Tucson man to 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre burial site
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - More than a century after one of America’s worst racial tragedies, forensic science is working to uncover and identify the forgotten victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. On that fateful day in 1921, a white mob attacked residents of the Greenwood District in...
Man shot at park near Speedway, Intertstate 10 in Tucson
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Authorities responded to a shooting at a park near Interstate 10 and Speedway in Tucson on Wednesday, Feb. 25. The Tucson Police Department confirmed at least one person was shot in the area, which is near Estevan Park. The victim, a man, was taken to the hospital.
Company accused of inflating Phoenix, Tucson rents to pay $1 million settlement
PHOENIX — An apartment management company accused of helping inflate rental prices in Phoenix and Tucson has agreed to pay $1 million and overhaul its business practices under a settlement announced Wednesday by Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes. The agreement brings to an end the state’s claims against Weidner...
6‑foot giraffe calf born at Reid Park Zoo
Reid Park Zoo announced that Penelope (“Penny”), one of its adult female reticulated giraffes, gave birth to a healthy male calf. At birth he tipped the scales at 180 pounds.
Former Tucson resident details chaos in Puerto Vallarta amid Mexico cartel violence
A former Tucson resident detailed chaos in Puerto Vallarta after Mexican special forces killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel on Sunday.

















