Tucson FCU becomes first and only Arizona Credit Union with National Bank On Certification
Tucson Federal Credit Union (TFCU) has made history as the first and only credit union in Arizona to earn national certification from the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund’s Bank On initiative. This national platform is supported by more than 100 local coalitions nationwide and over 500 banks and credit unions...
Study urges equity‑first urban greening to boost climate resilience in Tucson
A new study from University of Arizona argues that Tucson’s urban greening programs will be more effective if they are designed around the needs and realities of vulnerable, low‑income communities.
Tucson to give Costco $7.3M tax break as city revenues continue to fall short
A planned Costco Wholesale store in Tucson is set to receive a $7.3 million tax break. The Tucson City Council greenlit the new tax incentive Tuesday even as the city continues to see lower sales tax revenues than projected. Costco plans to build a 158,000-square-foot facility on East Old Vail...
Crews respond to serious motorcycle crash at Oracle, Hardy in Oro Valley
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Crews responded to a serious crash involving a motorcycle at Oracle and Hardy in Oro Valley on Tuesday, Feb. 3. The Oro Valley Police Department said tow trucks were on the scene as of 8 p.m., but that the roadway should be clear soon. It...
One injured in possible drive-by shooting at park in Pima County
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - At least one person was injured in a shooting at a park in Pima County on Tuesday, Feb. 3. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said it may have been a drive-by and that one person suffered injuries that were not life-threatening. The PCSD said...
Man sentenced for shooting two Pima County deputies
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The man who shot two Pima County deputies years ago will spend nearly four decades in prison. Jordyn Guadalupe Sanchez was sentenced to more than 37 1/2 years on Tuesday, Feb. 3. Sanchez, 31, pleaded guilty to two counts of attempted first-degree murder, endangerment, and...
Transplant Pizza, Mosaic Brewing and Marana Serial Grillers close their doors
At one time not so long ago, the owners of Serial Grillers had four locations of the burger, sandwich and pizza restaurant: A Detroit-style pizzeria with an adjacent taproom, a taco shop, a barbecue joint and a nano-brewery. Today, they are down to just two Serial Grillers restaurants: the flagship...
Mountain View High students could face suspension for leaving campus for protest
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Several Mountain View High students left campus to protest on Tuesday, Feb. 3, and could face suspension. The Marana Unified School District confirmed the students left school after second hour and protested on the corner of Linda Vista and Thornydale. The school said it was...
Tucson AZ Weather Alert: Snowpack 30–50% Normal Near I-10
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Tucson, Arizona – While rainfall across parts of Arizona and the southwestern United States has been near or even above normal since October, mountain snowpack levels remain well below average, raising...
These Arizona Under-The-Radar Pierogi Kitchens Locals Keep Quiet On Purpose
I’ll admit it, my love affair with pierogi started in a friend’s tiny Phoenix kitchen, where we accidentally burned the first batch (twice). But that gooey, doughy, buttery goodness?. Totally worth it. Since then, I’ve gone full detective mode searching for the best hidden pierogi spots across Arizona....
