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News

Sunnyside High School number one in US for admission to University of Arizona

Sunnyside High School number one in US for admission to University of Arizona

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Andres Rendon
It’s a sunny day at Sunnyside High School, celebrating their number one spot in the country for most students admitted to the University of Arizona from a single High School.

News

Man walks 166 miles across Tucson, hopes to spread suicide awareness

Man walks 166 miles across Tucson, hopes to spread suicide awareness

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 6:33 PM MST
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By Andres Rendon
September is Suicide Prevention Month, and one Tucson man is raising awareness by walking 166 miles to honor family and friends who have passed.

News

“I wish Washington could come down” The Mayor of Nogales fears for his city’s economy as wait...

“I wish Washington could come down” The Mayor of Nogales fears for his city’s economy as wait times at the border double

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 10:31 PM MST
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By Alex Valdez
Border crossing times at the state’s southern border have skyrocketed in recent days, causing frustration and worry for the border towns that rely so heavily on the back-and-forth traffic.

News

Migrants making their journey share their stories

Migrants making their journey share their stories

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 7:40 AM MST
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By Alex Valdez
The U.S. southern border is seeing a major influx of migrants seeking asylum.

News

Willcox community holds fundraiser for football player recovering after serious hit

Willcox community holds fundraiser for football player recovering after serious hit

Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 6:59 AM MST
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By Andres Rendon
In Willcox, one high school football player is on the road to recovery after a serious injury to his arm.

News

$5 million to City of Tucson to help plant more trees, update on climate investments

$5 million to City of Tucson to help plant more trees, update on climate investments

Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 10:36 PM MST
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By Andres Rendon
It is a big day for nature, with millions of dollars being invested into the City of Tucson to become more heat resilient. Now, folks are wondering how the funds will be used to prepare for next year.

News

PACC home to almost 500 dogs, process laid out for dogs on euthanasia list

PACC home to almost 500 dogs, process laid out for dogs on euthanasia list

Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 4:58 PM MST
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By Andres Rendon
A look at the process for fostering and adopting dogs that are on the euthanasia list and are on deadline, to help save the lives of these amazing dogs.

Community

Sierra Vista community members reflect back on Sept. 11th, 2001

Sierra Vista community members reflect on Sept. 11th, 2001

Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 10:24 PM MST
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By Alex Valdez
The Sierra Vista Fire Department and Medical Services are remembering the men and women whose lives were cut short because of the September 11th terrorist attacks.

Community

Hazardous waste collection works to prevent groundwater contamination

Hazardous waste collection works to prevent groundwater contamination

Updated: Sep. 10, 2023 at 9:22 PM MST
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By Katherine Patterson
Arizona deals with its fair share of struggles when it comes to adapting to a constantly changing climate, but Pima County is working to prevent the worst.

Wildfires

How wildfires like the Molino 3 Fire can impact floodplains

How wildfires like the Molino 3 Fire can impact floodplains

Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 10:35 PM MST
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By Alex Valdez
According to experts, wildfires burning in high mountain regions like the Catalinas are changing floodplains in lower elevations.
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News

University of Arizona Researchers study ways to increase diversity and engagement in STEM

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 6:53 PM MST
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By Andres Rendon
Researchers at the University of Arizona are looking for ways to increase engagement in STEM programs with students of color and other underrepresented communities.

Community

South Tucson teens honored for the heroic efforts to save a women’s life

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 1:28 PM MST
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By Alex Valdez
The pair says they didn’t think twice about stepping in when a woman was suffering from a diabetic episode.

News

Pima County making plan to curb greenhouse gas emissions across region

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 12:37 PM MST
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By J.D. Wallace
Pima County received a grant to put a plan together to cut down on greenhouse gas emissions.

News

Tucson boy badly burned when social media challenge goes horribly wrong

Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 2:59 PM MST
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By Alex Valdez
A Tucson woman said her 12-year-old son suffered serious burns while doing the TikTok challenge.

News

UPDATE: Pima County boy found safe

Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 7:46 AM MST
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By 13 News Staff
David Ortega, 12, has been found safe after going missing for the second time in two days.

News

Tucson residents respond to potential Sun Tran changes

Updated: Sep. 4, 2023 at 7:46 PM MST
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By John Macaluso
Sun Tran has a survey available for you to share your opinion of the proposals.

News

University of Arizona fans prepare for first game of the season

Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 11:32 PM MST
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By Alex Valdez
All eyes will be on the men’s Wildcats as they take on the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks in the season’s first game.

Border & Immigration

The dangers human smuggling brings to southern Arizona

Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 10:43 PM MST
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By Alex Valdez
Arizona is at the center of immigration as law enforcement deals with an influx of migrants and the crimes that go with it.

Wildfires

Was this year’s wildfire season as severe as projected? AZ Forestry and Fire weighs in

Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 10:55 PM MST
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By Alex Valdez
The peak of wildfire season in Arizona is usually in June and July, but experts believe the fire season is still going strong.

News

Oro Valley to clean up all storm damage and debris in 2 weeks

Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 5:32 PM MST
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By Andres Rendon
Storm clean-up is underway at Oro Valley to clear roads and public spaces of debris and storm damage. Oro Valley plans to complete cleaning operations in 2 weeks.

News

The future of Douglas’ historic churches

Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 11:04 PM MST
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By Alex Valdez
The original goal was to restore St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church and the First Presbyterian Church to their former glory. However, because the damage was so intense, those hoping to restore the places of worship tell 13 News it just isn’t possible.

News

Groundbreaking ceremony at No-Tel Motel, to be transformed into affordable housing

Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 6:41 PM MST
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By Andres Rendon
Construction is getting underway at the "No- No-Tel Motel" in midtown, soon to become an affordable housing development for older adults.

News

29,000 individuals’ personal, confidential information may have been breached in TUSD cyberattack

Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 6:33 PM MST
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By Alex Valdez and 13 News Staff
When TUSD was first attacked, officials believed no sensitive information was accessed by the hackers. However, through investigation, it was discovered current and former employees, students, parents, and their dependents may have been victims of the data breach.

News

Tucson tap dancers head to world championships

Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 at 7:48 AM MST
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By Andres Rendon
Some Tucson dancers are tapping their way to the international stage for the I-D-O World Tap Dance Championship.

News

Are you feeling batty? Bat sightings in southern Arizona are increasing with the summer season

Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 at 7:38 AM MST
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By Alex Valdez
Experts say these creatures are more visible during summer evenings in Tucson. They warn that the potential exposure to rabies and other diseases comes with more bat sightings in the area.

News

First elephant born in Arizona turns 9 years old

Updated: Aug. 20, 2023 at 2:24 PM MST
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By Alex Valdez
Nandi, the African elephant at Reid Park Zoo, is turning 9 years old.

State

Best friends celebrate their 100th birthdays in Sun City

Updated: Aug. 19, 2023 at 6:54 PM MST
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By Tianna Morimoto
Alice and Ranna have been best friends since the 1940s.

News

Safety concerns continue to plague public transit in Tucson

Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 8:17 PM MST
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By Katherine Patterson
Students are back at the University of Arizona and that means more riders on public transit, but the issue of safety when going from place to place around Tucson remains.

National

Gray and The Salvation Army team up to bring ‘Hope for Hawaii’

Updated: Aug. 11, 2023 at 2:05 PM MST
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By Gray News staff
Seeing tragedy like this can leave behind feelings of hopelessness. But there is a way you can help.

News

Summer months bring higher energy bills, how companies are helping customers

Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 6:51 PM MST
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By Andres Rendon
With summer in full swing, energy customers may see a higher bill than normal due to the heat. Here is how some energy companies are helping people out.

News

How this summer’s heat is impacting southern Arizona’s wine country

Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 6:05 PM MST
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By Alex Valdez
According to experts, this extreme heat is causing major stress on different agricultural crops throughout the state.

News

TPD welcomes newest K9

Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 7:08 AM MST
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By Alex Valdez
Raven is a German Sheppard who just finished her month-long training, earning the official “K9 Title.”

News

Local man building dog sanctuary saves dogs from PACC’s euthanasia list

Updated: Aug. 8, 2023 at 6:01 PM MST
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By Andres Rendon
Taking in dogs with a rough past, Lucy’s Hope Sanctuary and Rescue have changed the fate of our furry friends, giving them a new leash on life.

News

Hotel McCoy hosts Arizona Art Fest, biggest Art Fest since pandemic

Updated: Aug. 6, 2023 at 7:21 AM MST
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By Andres Rendon
Tucsonans headed down to Hotel McCoy to celebrate Arizona Art Fest, filled with vendors, art, food and more.

Community

Retired TPD patrol car gets new look

Updated: Aug. 6, 2023 at 7:08 AM MST
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By 13 News Staff and Alex Valdez
A retired Tucson Police Department patrol vehicle just got some new wheels.

News

University of Arizona vet students celebrate white coat ceremony, set to begin clinical year

Updated: Aug. 4, 2023 at 10:52 PM MST
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By Andres Rendon
Vet students at the University of Arizona celebrated their white coat ceremony, marking the start of their clinical year.

News

Tucson woman creates water harvesting oasis, others eligible for rebate

Updated: Aug. 3, 2023 at 7:14 PM MST
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By Andres Rendon
With monsoon in full swing, some folks in Southern Arizona are taking advantage of the rain and collecting the water for future use, and for a rebate from Tucson Water.

News

Heat and storms injure wildlife, Tucson Wildlife Center receives thousands during summer months

Updated: Jul. 28, 2023 at 10:45 PM MST
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By Andres Rendon
The excessive heat has been taking a toll on people and their pets, but what about wildlife? The Tucson Wildlife Center is in the middle of its busiest season, as countless animals need medical attention.

News

City of Tucson receives $50 million grant, funds to revitalize Tucson House and surrounding area

Updated: Jul. 26, 2023 at 6:03 PM MST
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By Andres Rendon
Private and public funds are also being brought to revitalize the entire area, from transforming the Tucson House to creating new programs like a community kitchen.

News

Pima and Pinal County law enforcement agencies come together for training exercise

Updated: Jul. 26, 2023 at 5:42 PM MST
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By Alex Valdez
Several law enforcement agencies across southern Arizona are working on more ways to keep our community safe.

News

Oro Valley farmers market destroyed, police still looking for suspect

Updated: Jul. 22, 2023 at 11:13 PM MST
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By Andres Rendon
Authorities are looking for a driver who damaged a pergola at the Steam Pump Ranch in Oro Valley, destroying the structure and impacting business for the weekly farmer’s market.

News

Transition center to connect people leaving jail with resources

Updated: Jul. 21, 2023 at 8:45 AM MST
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By Jack Cooper
The Pima County Transition Center will connect people leaving jail with the resources they need.

News

Native Sonoran birds listed as threatened species may be harmed by Interstate 11 project

Updated: Jul. 20, 2023 at 6:46 PM MST
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By Andres Rendon
For the first time in years, and after years of legal battles, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service listed the pygmy owl as a threatened species.

Community

Woman celebrates her 90th birthday by skydiving in Buckeye

Updated: Jul. 20, 2023 at 4:19 PM MST
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By David Baker
It's something that she wanted to do for years.

Monsoon 2023

LIST: Free sandbags available throughout southern Arizona

Updated: Jul. 18, 2023 at 4:48 PM MST
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By 13 News Staff
Sandbags are available at several locations.

Crime Team

Tuesday marks two-year anniversary of mass shooting in Tucson

Updated: Jul. 18, 2023 at 4:39 PM MST
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By 13 News Staff
A mass shooting in Tucson in 2021 left three people dead and several others wounded.

News

White House releases new guidelines for student repayment program, students are skeptical if it actually goes through

Updated: Jul. 13, 2023 at 5:36 PM MST
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By Andres Rendon
The Supreme Court struck down President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan, but that’s not stopping the White House from trying to implement another approach to student loan forgiveness.

News

Squirrel Monkey at Reid Park Zoo passes away

Updated: Jul. 13, 2023 at 1:01 PM MST
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By 13 News Staff
A spokesperson says Dazzle appeared to be experiencing normal labor but, over time, she started exhibiting symptoms that indicated signs of distress.

News

Annual water conservation conference held at University of Arizona, experts share policies to increase water security

Updated: Jul. 12, 2023 at 6:27 PM MST
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By Andres Rendon
Policy and conservation experts gathered at the University of Arizona for the Water Resource Research Center’s annual conference.

News

Tucson mocktail company owner wins Pepsi grant and mentorship

Updated: Jul. 11, 2023 at 10:40 PM MST
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By Andres Rendon
After its owner overcame a life-changing diagnosis, a Tucson mocktail company is gaining recognition after winning a grant and mentorship spot from Pepsi.
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