American Violinist Marina Brubaker Has Died, Aged 67
Born and raised in Tucson, Arizona, to a musical family, Brubaker studied violin and piano from an early age. After graduating from Wichita State University, Brubaker completed her graduate studies at Yale University. Brubaker performed as a member of the Fort Worth Symphony and served as the Concertmaster of...
Tucson volunteers slay buffelgrass to save saguaros
It’s that time of year in Tucson when annual buffelgrass removal efforts are underway across the basin, and dedicated volunteers are rolling up their sleeves to make a difference for the desert ecosystem. Brent Linker has been a volunteer with the Catalina State Park Buffelgrass Slayers since 2018, helping...
Two people found dead in a vehicle in Tucson
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The Tucson Police Department is investigating after two people were found dead inside a vehicle this afternoon, March 16. It happened in an area east of Kolb and north of 22nd. The TPD says the investigation is in its early stages, and details are very...
Cesar Chavez Marches Are Being Canceled — And the Barrio Deserves the Full Story
Tucson, San Antonio & Corpus Christi canceled César Chávez marches. We break down what's really at stake — and the racial double standard behind it all. 🦅 César Chávez march committees across Texas 🤠 and right here in Tucson 🌵 are canceling events 🚫📅 and quietly removing his name from their organizations 🤫📛,...
FIRST ALERT FORECAST – Tucson stairsteps up to 100° this workweek
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Over the next 4 days, we stairstep up to 100°. The first 100° day this year in Tucson is expected to be on Thursday! Prepare for even warmer temperatures Friday and Saturday with highs near 103°. Sunday will also sit around 100°. Because of those abnormally high temperatures and an Extreme...
No. 13 Pima wins sixth consecutive game with sweep of Paradise Valley
The Pima Community College softball team won its sixth straight game on Saturday after completing a doubleheader sweep of Paradise Valley at the West Campus Aztec Field. The No. 13 Aztecs (23-4, 17-3 in ACCAC) took two games against the Pumas (1-19, 1-19) as sophomore Clarissa Figueroa (Mountain View) finished the...
Tucson Festival of Books returns to UA mall for 16th year
Attendees walk through exhibitor tents on the University of Arizona mall at the Tucson Festival of Books on March 14, 2026. The University of Arizona mall was filled with readers and writers once again on Saturday and Sunday during the annual Tucson Festival of Books. The festival, first held in...
5-peat and pizza: Lady Wildcats win Team of the Week
Five straight state championships and our Little Caesars Team of the Week is not bad for a week’s worth of work. The Lady Cats have no plans of slowing down anytime soon.
The Ultimate Polish Restaurant In Arizona That Will Keep You Coming Back
I honestly didn’t expect to find such authentic comfort food right here in the middle of the desert. Usually, when I think of Arizona, I’m picturing street tacos or spicy southwestern flavors, but I recently stumbled upon a spot that feels like stepping straight into a cozy kitchen in the heart of Eastern Europe.
Snow is coming down across the Quad Cities Area
As snow is now well underway in the Quad Cities Sunda, our First Alert Weather team is reporting for us in various locaitons in the QC.

















