South Tucson considers disbanding fire department amid budget shortfalls
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The City of South Tucson is considering several options to restructure its fire department, including a complete merger with neighboring departments, as it faces ongoing staffing and funding shortages. South Tucson has seen several large fires in recent years, including one that destroyed a...
Rising Parvo cases become a big concern for southern Arizona veterinarians
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - We all adore our furry friends, and keeping them safe is a priority—but veterinarians across Arizona are starting to get concerned. Clinics throughout the state say they’re seeing more cases of canine parvovirus, which usually isn’t at its peak at this time of year.
Tucson Police investigating man’s death at convenience store
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The Tucson Police Department is investigating the death of a man at a convenience store. The TPD says officers responded to the store located at 4160 N. 1st Avenue Friday morning, November 21. Police say 46-year-old Emery Kirk was found unresponsive and taken to Banner...
Iconic Tucson restaurant celebrates 60 years
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — It has been a midtown Tucson staple for 60 years. Located on 22nd Street, Gus Balon's is known for its great food and sweet treats, as well as its friendly staff. "On Saturday's we go through at least 45, maybe 60 dozen," said owner and...
Deadly crosswalk fades days after repainting
The crosswalk where three University of Arizona students, Josiah Patrick Santos, Sophia Akimi Troetel and Katya Rosaura Castillo Mendoza, were hit and killed on Oct. 30 lacks a conspicuous coat of paint less than three weeks after it was claimed to be repainted by the city. Erica Frazelle with City...
Oro Valley Police arrest nearly a dozen suspects in retail theft operation
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The Oro Valley Police Department says officers arrested eleven suspects during a two-day operation to crack down on retail theft. The OVPD says they used research and crime trends to identify where local businesses were experiencing high levels of Organized Retail Theft. Officers used that...
Pandan Waffles Meet Broadway: Kin Dee Thai Soft-Opens a Brunch-Forward Haven in Midtown
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. The Thai brunch wave is rolling into Midtown Tucson: Kin Dee Thai has quietly opened in the Plaza at Williams Centre, confirming a soft opening on October 17 and signaling weekend brunch at 9 a.m. sometime in November, pending final tweaks.
Tucson Sector Border Patrol agents stop human smuggling attempts, 13 people arrested
TUCSON, Ariz. (KYMA) - U.S. Border Patrol agents in the Tucson Sector stopped two separate smuggling attempts this month, leading to 13 people being arrested. According to a press release from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the first smuggling attempt happened on November 9 after agents tried to stop a...
Memorial ride for cyclist killed in Marana
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The Sunday after El Tour de Tucson brought back cyclists for a final ride in memory of a friend they lost in October. 53-year-old Edwin Alexander was hit and killed by a cement truck while riding in Marana. That very intersection where he died now...
El Tour de Tucson helping to bring more customers to local businesses
As thousands of cyclists came to town for the annual El Tour de Tucson, local businesses are feeling the impact, especially bike shops and restaurants that benefit from the race’s seasonal rush.

















