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1 killed, 3 others hurt in shooting at party
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A woman was killed and three others hurt in an overnight shooting at a party in Tucson. The Tucson Police Department says it happened just after 1:40 a.m. on Sunday, April 28, near Fifth Street and Alvernon Way. Officers arrived to the residence and found...
This Arizonan is among the most influential Latinos in Hollywood. Here's why
Arranging film sets and loading trailers for the art department was just the start of a career that put Arizona writer and producer Peter Murrieta on the map — a career spanning more than two decades that would lead to this inclusion in the 2024 generation of Most Influential Latinos in Media, an award granted by the Imagen Foundation.
FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Warmer temps return
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – Wow, what a day! Although it was breezy out east, it’s tough to beat these temps, as they only rose to the mid-70s in Tucson. I’m not sure I’ll be able to say that for a loooong time, so enjoy it while you can! Warming up tomorrow, but still comfortable in the low 80s, with winds calming down. Therefore, it’ll be a great last day for the Pima County Fair. The heat will get cranked up another notch by the work-week with temps settling in the upper 80s and low 90s.
Aldi is expanding to this Arizona city. Here's everything to know
Start digging through your couch cushions for quarters: a German grocery store is introducing a new location in southern Arizona. Tucson will welcome Arizona’s thirteenth Aldi, a discount supermarket known for its European-inspired shopping experience. The new location will open at Tucson Marketplace at The Bridges, according to Tucson...
Valley fever, a fungal disease endemic to the Southwest, disproportionately affects minority populations
TUCSON – Daniel Sestiaga remembers being in the COVID-19 ward of a hospital in late 2020. He tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19 in June, then later tested negative, but he was still struggling to breathe and testing positive again by the end of August. After driving...
Authorities investigating serious crash near Valencia, Old Vail
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A man suffered life-threatening injuries in a crash near Valencia and Old Vail in Tucson on Friday, April 26. The Tucson Police Department confirmed the crash happened around noon in the 8300 block of East Valencia. The investigation is ongoing and more information will be...
Tucson doctor performs Arizona’s first fetal spina bifida surgery
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Ramon Alberto Contreras weighs 5 pounds and 6 ounces. At only two days old, he’s making medical history. “Back a couple of months ago,” said Dr. Ken Liechty, the director of fetal medicine at Banner University Medical Center, “we performed the first open fetal surgery to repair spina bifida in a baby, and today, they’re going home.”
How 'velvet voice' Ron Smith became an Arizona track and field legend
If you’ve ever been to a high school track and field meet in Arizona, you probably know the voice. The voice is Ron Smith, a longtime track and field announcer, and he’s been calling meets for 31 years. In that time, Smith has become the preeminent voice for the sport in the state.
Our HUGE guide to dessert in Tucson, from pastries to date-night spots
Editor's note: This story was originally published in 2023 and updated in 2024. Whenever we ask our Instagram followers what they want to know — about us, about Tucson, about anything — we often get the question: Where can I find the best dessert in Tucson?. We're blessed...
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