Tucson celebrates 250 years of Presidio San Agustín del Tucsón
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Tucson turns 250 later this month, with a big birthday celebration scheduled for August 23. It marks 250 years since the opening of the Spanish fort Presidio San Agustín del Tucsón. "You know millennial history," said Amy Hartmann- Gordon, the executive director of...
One man dead following shooting at Westside bar
45-year-old Fred Sanchez was shot and later died at a hospital, while TPD says another man was wounded
Motorcyclist dead after crash near Valencia, Alvernon
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A motorcyclist was killed in a crash near Valencia and Alvernon early in Tucson on Monday, Aug. 11. The Tucson Police Department said the accident happened near Desert View High, and the victim was a man. Desert View High Principal Angelica Duddleston confirmed that two...
Hit-and-run on Southside leaves one man dead
A man was killed after being struck by an SUV early Sunday morning while trying to cross East 22nd Street.
Authorities respond to yet another attack connected to public transit in Tucson
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - For at least the fifth time in six months, authorities are investigating a violent attack either on a bus or near a transit stop in Tucson. The Tucson Police Department confirmed a victim was stabbed at the Ronstadt Center in the downtown area on Monday, Aug. 11.
15-year-old motorcyclist dies after running red light, colliding with car
A 15-year-old male died after colliding with a Volkswagen Jetta Sedan at Grant Road and Stone Avenue on Sunday.
Nightfall’s chills and thrills return to Old Tucson this October
Nightfall organizers are gearing up for this year's festivities, running from Oct. 2 to Nov. 1, with a slew of new characters.
Girl struck by truck in Sierra Vista while riding her bike to school
A girl in Sierra Vista had to be air-lifted to a Tucson hospital after being struck by a truck while riding her bike to school, Monday morning.
Just 19 votes separate Dahl and Shaw — automatic recount likely for Ward 3...
The Ward 3 primary race between incumbent Tucson City Council member Kevin Dahl and challenger Sadie Shaw is headed for a likely recount. Only 19 votes separate the two candidates, according to unofficial results from the Tucson City Clerk’s office dated Aug. 8.
Analysis: Heat streaks are more frequent and intense across Arizona, Mountain West
Most major cities are now experiencing two more extreme heat streaks each year compared to 1970, according to an analysis by Climate Central, which found that human-caused climate change is driving the trend. The nonpartisan research group defines an "extreme heat streak" as at least three days in a row...
