Pima County prosecutors provide update on child exploitation case
The Pima County Attorney’s Office has released additional details regarding the status of five suspects charged in a child sexual exploitation investigation announced by the Tucson Police Department.
From tinsel to topsoil: Tucson’s TreeCycle gives Christmas trees a second life
Toss the tinsel, unplug the lights and rally the neighbors: Tucson’s popular TreeCycle program returns Friday, Dec. 26, and runs through Monday, Jan. 19, 2026.
Police officer unintentionally discharges gun during traffic stop in Midtown
While exiting his vehicle, a Tucson Police officer "unintentionally discharged his duty weapon," according to the Pima Regional Critical Incident Team.
UA hit and run deaths: Judge toughens alcohol restrictions on defendant
The holidays will mean extra restrictions on the man charged in the hit and run deaths of three U of A students.
Habitat for Humanity helps Southside families land their first homes
With Christmas just days away, five Southside families in Tucson received what many describe as the ultimate holiday gift: the keys to their first homes.
Candlelighters helps families facing childhood cancer during holidays
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Southern Arizona is working to provide holiday support for families dealing with childhood cancer, fulfilling about 200 gift wishes for children with cancer and sickle cell disease along with gifts for their siblings. The foundation’s efforts...
Tucson, AZ: Unseasonable Warmth Holds Friday Across Southern AZ
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Tucson, Arizona — Unseasonably warm December weather will continue across southern Arizona on Friday, with Tucson expected to reach a high near 81 degrees as temperatures remain 15 to 20 degrees above...
UA hit-and-run suspect appears in court
Louis John Artal appeared in court on Friday, Dec. 19 for his case management conference. Louis John Artal, the 19-year-old suspect in the hit-and-run that killed three University of Arizona students in October appeared in court Friday for his case management conference. His attorney, Eftyhmios Katsarelis requested...
Wishes for Teachers marks 10 years with giveaway
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, the Palo Verde Fiesta Sports Foundation Wishes for Teachers initiative has donated the largest single distribution in program history, with $1.5 million in classroom wishes to 540 Arizona teachers. Palo Verde Fiesta Sports Foundation Wishes for Teachers provides more dollars in...
Council approves lease agreement for Marana Downtown project
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The Marana Town Council has approved the lease agreement for the Downtown Marana mixed-use entertainment district. On Dec. 16, the lease and development agreement with Marana Urban LLC. was given the OK by the council and mayor. “This enables the company to move forward with...
