Tucson Police investigating fight at bus stop near VA Hospital
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Authorities are investigating a fight at a Sun Tran bus stop near the VA Hospital in Tucson on Tuesday, Feb. 24. The Tucson Police Department said it happened at a stop near South 6th Avenue and West 44th Street. A man was taken to the...
Serious two-vehicle crash closes Interstate 10 westbound near Congress
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A serious two-vehicle crash closed Interstate 10 westbound near Congress in Tucson late Tuesday, Feb. 23. The crash happened around 7:30 p.m., the roadway was still closed three hours later, and ADOT said there was no estimated time for it to reopen. A photo from...
TUSD Governing Board to consider plan to lay off staff due to declining enrollment
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Attendance and Registration Technicians at all K-5 and K-8 schools in the Tucson Unified School District received an email on Friday warning employees that the district was considering severe changes. Those changes included potentially reducing hours, creating “shared positions,” or cutting...
Man hit by vehicle in South Tucson
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A pedestrian was injured in an accident in South Tucson on Friday, Feb. 20. AMR said a 29-year-old man was found near South Sixth Avenue and East 20th Street, and he was transported to a local hospital with multiple injuries. 13 News has reached out...
Tucson Police officer inspires homeless woman to get clean
A homeless woman said a Tucson Police officer saved her life after convincing her to get clean after three years of weekly interactions.
Pima Paws for Life founder in critical condition; rescue pleads for supplies and support
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A local animal rescue is calling for prayers and a helping hand. Kimberley Walker, the founder of Pima Paws for Life, is fighting for her life in the hospital after suffering from a sudden brain aneurysm. For over a decade, the nonprofit has helped rehabilitate...
Where to race under the sun at Arizona’s wild desert track
The first thing you notice is the air. It is hot, bright, and buzzing with engine sound. Musselman Honda Circuit sits outside Tucson like a secret playground for speed lovers. The desert stretches wide, and the track cuts through it with sharp purpose. This is not a carnival ride. It...
Pima County Economic Development Director Takes Message on the Road: Golf, GTL, and “Meet...
TUCSON, AZ (February 24, 2026) -- Pima County Economic Development Director Heath Vescovi-Chiordi is extending the department’s work beyond day-to-day operations by investing time in community leadership and high-impact business recruitment events. He says the effort helps open doors for new connections and...
UA Housing Push goes High-Rise: 250M 19-Story Dorm Proposed near Main Gate
TUCSON, AZ (Feb. 24, 2026) — The University of Arizona is moving forward with a roughly $250 million, 19-story residence hall planned for the northwest corner of East Speedway Boulevard and North Campbell Avenue, a major infill redevelopment that will add more than 1,200 student beds along with dining, amenities, and...
TUSD Governing Board to consider cutting attendance, registration positions
Attendance and Registration Technicians at all K-5 and K-8 schools in the Tucson Unified School District received an email on Friday warning employees that the district was considering severe changes.
