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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.

Construction is getting underway at the "No- No-Tel Motel" in midtown, soon to become an affordable housing development for older adults.

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.

Some Tucson dancers are tapping their way to the international stage for the I-D-O World Tap Dance Championship.

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.

Nandi, the African elephant at Reid Park Zoo, is turning 9 years old.

Alice and Ranna have been best friends since the 1940s.

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.

Seeing tragedy like this can leave behind feelings of hopelessness. But there is a way you can help.

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.

According to experts, this extreme heat is causing major stress on different agricultural crops throughout the state.

Raven is a German Sheppard who just finished her month-long training, earning the official “K9 Title.”

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.

Tucsonans headed down to Hotel McCoy to celebrate Arizona Art Fest, filled with vendors, art, food and more.

A retired Tucson Police Department patrol vehicle just got some new wheels.

Vet students at the University of Arizona celebrated their white coat ceremony, marking the start of their clinical year.

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.

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.

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.

Several law enforcement agencies across southern Arizona are working on more ways to keep our community safe.

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.

The Pima County Transition Center will connect people leaving jail with the resources they need.

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.

It's something that she wanted to do for years.

Sandbags are available at several locations.

A mass shooting in Tucson in 2021 left three people dead and several others wounded.

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.

A spokesperson says Dazzle appeared to be experiencing normal labor but, over time, she started exhibiting symptoms that indicated signs of distress.

Policy and conservation experts gathered at the University of Arizona for the Water Resource Research Center’s annual conference.

After its owner overcame a life-changing diagnosis, a Tucson mocktail company is gaining recognition after winning a grant and mentorship spot from Pepsi.