Habitat for Humanity works to build new homes with Home Ownership Program
Multiple families will soon be moving into new homes after helping build them with Habitat for Humanity Tucson
Marana’s data center ordinance
MARANA, Ariz. (KGUN) — After learning about data centers' interest in the area, the Town of Marana put an ordinance in place specifying approval requirements for data centers in the town. The Marana town council approved the data center ordinance in December 2024. The Tucson City Council approved an...
Project Blue shifts to air cooling, but opposition remains
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Plans for a data center in Pima County are back on, but with some changes. Project Blue no longer plans to use vast amounts of reclaimed water and has changed its cooling method. But the opposition remains. The Pima County Board of Supervisors approved the...
Rural hospitals in southern Arizona tackling maternal mortality
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Over the past five years, the maternal mortality rate in Arizona has quadrupled. That means four times more mothers are dying after giving birth, and almost all are preventable. For the first time, emergency departments across the state will be receiving hands-on emergency birthing...
Former U.S. Army Captain convicted of child molestation captured
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A former U.S. Army Captain stationed at Fort Huachuca who was convicted of child molestation years ago has been arrested by federal agents. Christopher Wilkinson was captured by U.S. Marshals and will be extradited to Cochise County. In February 2021, Wilkinson was convicted of sexual...
Construction begins on South 12th Avenue for city’s Storm to Shade project
The City of Tucson recently started work on its Storm to Shade project, which is designed to transform the roadway and surrounding neighborhoods.
TUCSON NOW: Raising awareness for dogs with disabilities
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A local group is trying to raise awareness for dogs with disabilities. They are doing this by hosting a fashion show with dogs as the models. Representatives Dogs N’ Denim joined 13 News’ Devyn Shea on Tucson Now to talk about it. You...
Candlelight vigil held outside ICE office in Tucson
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Members of the Tucson community came together Friday evening to host a candlelight vigil outside of the ICE field office. The goal was to demand justice for and remember those who have been detained and deported by ICE, while doing it peacefully and lawfully. The...
Women-only rideshare Alegna launches in Tucson
Congress is considering a new bill to cut funding for Title I schools, which are schools serving a high proportion of low-income students. Candlelight vigil held outside ICE office in Tucson. Updated: 4 hours ago. Local groups hosted a candlelight vigil on Friday for people detained and deported by ICE.
Developer plans to revive Project Blue data center in Pima County with new utility...
A resident holds up an anti-Project Blue sign during a community meeting in downtown Tucson on Aug. 4. A data center planned for a 290-acre stretch of land in Pima County is moving forward — despite being rejected earlier this year. The Pima County Board of Supervisors voted in...
