Pima County Supervisors vote to meet with Tucson City Council to discuss homelessness
The two most influential legislative bodies in Pima County may soon meet to discuss one of the area's pressing issues: unsheltered homelessness. The Pima County Board of Supervisors voted on Tuesday to have at least one joint meeting with the Tucson City Council on the issue. The council has not yet voted on the...
TUCSON NOW: Protecting women’s health
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A doctor at the University of Arizona is being recognized for her work in women’s health. Dr. Jennifer Barton is developing a microscopic imaging tool for detecting endometriosis. She joined 13 News’ Devyn Shea on Tucson Now to talk about it. You can...
Government shutdown creates pay uncertainty for military families
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Serving our country already comes with significant sacrifices, but now military members are among the essential workers who must report for duty while their pay is withheld until the government is funded again. Over 2.29 million military and civilian personnel are currently working without...
Federal funding cuts test resilience of AZ HIV care services
HIV and AIDS healthcare workers are uncertain about what the future holds in light of continuous federal funding cuts to programs in Southern Arizona. HIV and AIDS care centers have had to readjust their treatment approach since the cuts took place in May. In particular, organizations like El Rio Health,...
Two-vehicle crash at Sonoita and Speedway
Tucson Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle crash at Sonoita and Speedway around 5 p.m. Monday.
FIRST ALERT FORECAST – More rain on the way
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - First Alert Weather Day for more scattered showers, heavy storm & flood potential, and a Flood Watch still in place through Monday afternoon. Isolated showers this morning, and similar to yesterday, a mostly dry start for much of the region. Shower activity will pick up this afternoon,...
Local non-profit continues to highlight Mexican farmworker museum
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Hispanic Heritage Month may be coming to a close, but local non-profit Portable Practical Educational Preparation celebrates the contributions of Mexicans to the United States every day through its museum. Mexican farmworkers, a part of the Bracero Program, helped America become an...
Flooding causes car to get stuck, many roads close in Pima County
One woman’s car got stuck in a flooded roadway and the Tucson Fire Department had to respond. In Vail, traffic was not able to go through a road until it reopened.
Tucson residents deal with storm damage
Cleanup is underway throughout southern Arizona after the wettest day in over a year hit the region on Sunday, leaving behind mud, debris, and property damage across Tucson’s eastside.
Tucson leadership discusses ‘Safe City Initiative’ at roundtable
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The community has voiced its frustrations with Tucson’s public health crisis with the city for months, and now leaders are responding with a new safe city initiative. The initiative puts all of the work from different entities within the city under one umbrella, bringing...
