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TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Drivers need to be aware of road closures due to the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base (DMAFB) Thunder and Lightning Over Arizona Air Show this weekend. Starting at 6 a.m. Saturday March 25, eastbound Alvernon Way/Golf Links Road will close between Ajo Way and Wilmot Road. Westbound Golf Links Road will be restricted to one lane between Wilmot Road and Craycroft Road to allow access to businesses, residences, and transit services.

Road closures due to Davis-Monthan Air Show

Sahuarita, AZ

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Authorities say a missing boy near the 60 block of East Camino Limon Verde in Sahuarita was found safe. The Sahuarita Police Department reported 12-year-old Dominik Wolsey, who is diagnosed with autism, has been reunited with his family.

Missing autistic boy in Sauhuarita found safe

Oro Valley, AZ

ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (Oro Valley Police Department) - OVPD is sad to announce the passing of retired K-9 Emerson. Emerson was known for his jumping ability and his outstanding obedience. He finished first place in agility in the Las Vegas Police K-9 trials. Like most high-drive police dogs, he would attempt to go through obstacles instead of around them.

Oro Valley police K-9 Emerson remembered as accident-prone goof

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) -Tucson police arrested a Grubhub driver while investigating a west-side traffic stop but made sure the food still made it to the customer. Officers noticed the driver they arrested was on his way to deliver food to a customer. Tucson Police says that’s when Ofc. Valenzuela stepped in and made the delivery, no doubt earning a five-star rating for protecting and serving... dinner!

TPD saves dinner

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Sahuarita police responded to a brush fire on Monday, March 20, in a desert area north of Rancho Sahuarita. Officers and the Rural Metro Fire Department responded to the area. At first, they were unable to locate the area due to strong winds. SPD used...

Sahuarita police and RMFD battle brush fire

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The Golder Ranch Fire District announced the death of Captain and paramedic Randall Watts. Captain Watts passed away unexpectedly on the evening of March 21st, 2023. Captain Watts started his career at the Golder Ranch Fire District in August of 2002 and held the rank...

Golder Ranch Fire Captain Randall Watts dies unexpectedly

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The 54th annual Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair begins on Friday, March 24, but street closures begin on March 23 as organizers get ready. Fourth Avenue will be closed at noon from University Boulevard to Eighth Street. Sixth Street will remain open. These closures will last until 11 p.m. Sunday, March 25.

Over 300,000 people expected for Tucson’s 4th Avenue Spring Street Fair

ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (13 News) - The Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce building was damaged by fire Tuesday, March 21. According to the Golder Ranch Fire District, no injuries were reported. GRFD and Northwest Fire District crews responded and extinguished the fire at 7435 N Oracle Road. The cause of...

Fire damages Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce building

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A Tucson man will be sentenced in May after pleading guilty to several bank robberies. The U.S. Attorney’s Office of Arizona says 53-year-old James Valentine Siehien pleaded guilty to one count of Bank Robbery and two counts of Armed Bank Robbery. Siehien admitted robbing...

Tucson man pleads guilty to several bank robberies

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety released the results of DUI enforcement efforts for St. Patrick’s Day weekend. The report shows officers made more than 6,800 traffic stops between March 16th and March 18th. Officers made 273 DUI arrests, which included 37 for...

DUI enforcement results released

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Tucson Parks and Rec has announced that one of the playgrounds at Jacobs Park has been replaced after it was vandalized and burned last year. Community members donated to get the playground rebuilt.

Playground at Jacobs Park replaced after it was vandalized last year

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The City of Tucson is looking to improve its emergency response plan after last month’s chemical spill of nitric acid off I-10 and Kolb. That spill shut down a portion of the freeway for 28 hours. It forced the evacuation of businesses and a shelter in place for families in the area.

Tucson City Council to improve emergency response plan one month after hazmat spill

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Firefighters in Southern Arizona have a new defense on their side. A new test that detects different types of cancers is now being offered to firefighters in Tucson. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, firefighters have a 9% higher risk of being...

New cancer test giving hope to Southern Arizona firefighters

Tempe, AZ

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Bookmans Northwest location postponed its Drag Story Hour after a campaign by The Bridge Christian Church to get the event canceled. A church official said this is the first time he became aware of such an event and decided to speak out. “We simply don’t...

Bookmans postpones Drag Story Hour over safety concerns

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - It’s time to check yourself and your pets for ticks. As the temperature starts to warm up, more ticks come out. Tick-borne diseases like Rocky Mountain spotted fever are on the rise in the southwest and researchers at the University of Arizona need your help. They want you to send them your ticks.

University of Arizona researchers need you to send them your ticks

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - An organization is working to provide early cancer detection to active firefighters. The Greater Tucson Fire Foundation is working with Rescue Me Wellness and GRAIL to provide blood tests to 150 active firefighters over the age of 50. The tests can diagnose 50 different kinds...

Early cancer detection for Tucson firefighters

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) -Pima County and the City of Tucson has teamed up for the first time in years to battle an issue that is sweeping through communities across the country – homelessness. As home prices rise and affordable housing becomes more scarce, it has added a new...

City-County joint effort to make progress on homelessness

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Clouds clear by early Thursday, but highs will struggle to climb out of the 60s for the rest of the week. High temperatures remain below-normal through the middle of next work week. THURSDAY: Becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the low 60s. FRIDAY: Mostly sunny skies...

FIRST ALERT FORECAST – Rain and wind move on, cold air sticks around

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The University of Arizona’s Spring Fling will not happen this year. A statement by the Associated Students of the University of Arizona said “After reviewing the adjustments needed to host Spring Fling post-pandemic, ASUA must be fully equipped to organize the Spring Fling we deserve.”

Spring Fling canceled for 2023

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) -Starbucks workers organized a strike at the University Boulevard and Euclid Avenue store on March 22. The employees are accusing the company of a union-busting campaign. A Starbucks spokesperson provided the following statement:. “Rather than publicizing rallies and protests, we encourage Workers United to live up...

Starbucks workers in Tucson strike

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Arizona men’s basketball player Kerr Kriisa has announced he is leaving the Wildcats. Kriisa said in an Instagram post, “Thank you for unforgettable 3 years that I had here.”. He played in 35 games for the Wildcats this season. He averaged 9.9 points...

Arizona’s Kerr Kriisa announces he’s leaving Wildcats

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Adama Bal announced he is leaving the Wildcats basketball team. In a Twitter post, Bal said “Wildcat nation!! Thank you for everything I have decided to enter the transfer portal and explore new opportunities I am thankful and grateful to have been part of this amazing journey with my teammates coaches and you guys Love y’all and Bear Down !!”

Wildcats men’s basketball team losing another player

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Thrive and Grow Gardens is working to teach the community about regenerative farming and various water conservation techniques that can be used by farmers and people at home. “They are going to be learning about all these practices, and they might be able to implement...

Grower aims to educate community about regenerative farming, water conservation

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) -It’s tax season and with that comes lots of scams. The IRS just released its annual Dirty Dozen list of scams and schemes that put taxpayers at risk. Brian Ledbetter with GuidePoint Security said some new tactics are being used this year to take advantage...

IRS warns of scams locally amid tax season

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Man taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after shooting near Diamond Street Loop

TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - The Tucson Police Department is investigating a shooting near Diamond Street...

Man taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after shooting near Diamond Street Loop

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