TUSD rolls out new transportation updates ahead of school year
With the first day of school just a week away, the Tucson Unified School District is making key improvements to ensure students get to class safely and on time.
Tucson crash knocks out traffic signals at busy intersection
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The Tucson Police Department is warning drivers of a traffic light outage this morning, July 28. The TPD says traffic signals at Tanque Verde Road and North Kolb Road are out in all 4 directions. The outage is due to a single vehicle crash. Police...
Tucson Mountain Park 2024: A Guide to Spectacular Desert Adventures
Tucson Mountain Park presents a magnificent desert camping experience, nestled in the lush embrace of the Sonoran Desert. As we set up camp amongst the towering saguaros, it’s as if we’ve stepped into a living postcard, surrounded by the raw beauty of Arizona’s landscape. Whether we’re looking for a solitary retreat...
Decades-old California murder suspect arrested in Tucson
Roger Neil Schmidt, 64, has been arrested in Tucson in connection with a murder in California that occurred more than four decades ago.
FIRST ALERT FORECAST – Hot and dry…for today
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – A few scattered clouds, but dry and hot as highs reach 106. An outflow boundary appears from thundershowers in New Mexico could slide into Cochise County overnight. However, still fairly dry at first. Monday, afternoon thundershowers, mostly to the east. With dry soils, blowing...
FIRST ALERT FORECAST – Stormier pattern this workweek
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – Storms will return soon to the region. Isolated showers & storms are possible out east later this evening through tonight. Chances for storms in Tucson are possible as early as tomorrow, with chances increasing through Thursday. Temps are a touch warmer, peaking around 105 today, heating up...
Monsoon moisture returns, storm chances rise across Southern Arizona
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Hot and dry conditions are expected again today, but moisture will start moving into far southeastern parts of the state this evening. That moisture will become more widespread Monday, kicking off daily chances for thunderstorms throughout the week. The National Weather Service warns that with...
How This Beloved BBQ Spot Won Locals’ Hearts in Tucson, Arizona
When people think about finding amazing barbecue in the Sonoran Desert, they usually don’t picture biker bars turned BBQ joints. But that’s exactly what makes Bashful Bandit Barbecue the kind of unexpected treasure that keeps locals talking. This Texas-meets-Arizona spot opened in December 2023, transforming a...
Disabled teens, young adults compete in Tucson’s JCC Maccabi Games
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The JCC Maccabi Games has made its way back to Tucson for the first time in 25 years. The Maccabi games are an annual Olympic-style sports competition for Jewish teens around the world. It’s hosted by different Jewish Community Centers across the U.S. each year.
Back to school event offers free haircuts and school supplies
It’s that time where everyone is getting ready to go back to school and Ascension Dynasty barber shop is helping parents with the costs.