Non-profit Act One makes arts-and-culture based field trip possible
Students from the Tucson Unified School District stepped off the bus at the Tucson Botanical Gardens and entered a world where botany meets art — and thanks to the nonprofit Act One.
First Alert Forecast – Damp and cooler conditions this week
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A sunny start with increasing clouds throughout the day with temperatures in the 70s across Southern Arizona, to low 80s here in Tucson. First Alert Weather Day continues tomorrow with a 40% rain chance for Tucson. Models indicate temps will remain seasonably cool in the 60s by mid-week,...
Veterans return to Southside school to continue makeover
Veterans organizations returned to Ocotillo Learning Center on the Southside for phase two of a major service project aimed at transforming the school's outdoor learning spaces.
Nosotros Academy celebrates ‘Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day” walk
Today marks “Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day,” and a local school is honoring the civil rights activist’s work with their 3rd annual Ruby Bridges Walk event.
Cactus whale and quick pours: Desert Drifter Coffee opens at Speedway & Main
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Specialty coffee without the gatekeeping just pulled into Speedway and Main. At 5 a.m. Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, Desert Drifter Coffee opened its first Tucson shop, pitching a 'second-and-a-half wave' approach: craft flavor at drive-thru speed, rooted in local...
Charges filed for alleged online threat against Tempe City Council
TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — New police documents are providing more details about what led to the evacuation of the Tempe City Council chambers in August. At the time, the incident led to the arrest of a Tucson woman who was accused of posting a threat on social media. But Arizona’s Family obtained the police report...
Mesquite Heads North: Charro Steak North Brings Downtown Drama to Casas Adobes
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. After nine years of sizzling downtown, Charro Steak North has fired up the mesquite on Tucson’s north side—quietly soft‑opening August 8 with a grand opening shortly after. The move puts a downtown‑caliber steakhouse closer to Casas Adobes, promising...
14 Arizona Sonoran Hot Dog Carts Piling On Toppings The Tucson Way
If your typical hot dog routine involves ketchup and maybe a squiggle of mustard, prepare for culinary shock. Tucson’s Sonoran Hot Dog treats those flimsy toppings like a cruel joke. We are entering a world where a frankfurter is lovingly wrapped in bacon, steamed in a specialized bun, and...
Man dies after trying to move disabled car from roadway Friday night
Tucson Police say a 35-year-old man is dead after he was hit by an impaired driver Friday night while trying to move his disabled car out of the road.
‘Store It Don’t Pour It’: Pima County hosts annual grease collection event
On January 10th, 2026, Pima County is hosting annual grease collection event. The event will be held at six locations.

















