Tucson, AZ

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A bicyclist was killed Tuesday, March 21, when he was struck by a vehicle that had been involved in a crash. Tucson police say Isaiah Williams Escalante, 20, was pronounced dead at the scene at the intersection of East Speedway Boulevard and North County Club Road.

Bicyclist dies after hit by 1 of 2 cars involved in crash in Tucson

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A Grubhub driver was arrested while making a delivery in Tucson, but a police officer stepped up to make sure the customer still got his food. The Tucson Police Department said the suspect was arrested during a traffic stop on the city’s west side.

Tucson Police arrest Grubhub driver but make sure customer gets his food

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TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations air crews helped rescue a 65 year-old injured woman near Tanque Verde Falls in Arizona last week. The Tucson Air Branch received a call from Pima County Rescue requesting help finding a U.S. citizen who sustained...

Woman rescued after being hurt near Tanque Verde Falls

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

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

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Officials at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base are getting ready for this year’s Thunder and Lightning Over Arizona Air Show on Saturday and Sunday, March 25-26. The air show returns to Tucson for the first time since 2021, and with it come many road closures and a lot of traffic congestion around the base. Whether you are planning on attending the air show or not you’ll want to be prepared.

Thunder and Lightning Over Arizona air show returns to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base

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, AZ

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) - 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) - 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) - A new economic report shows that the University of Arizona Center for Innovation generated $35.3 million in economic output. 20 years ago, UACI took a step in providing support for startups in southern Arizona. Since its start, it has supported 235 startups and empowered more than 1,000 entrepreneurs.

Report: UACI startups bring large profit to southern Arizona

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) - 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) - 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) - There’s a new push to keep public transportation free. On Tuesday, the Tucson for All coalition announced its new campaign to secure permanently-free public transit, but there are several concerns about the impact this would have on bus drivers and others in Tucson. The...

New campaign pushes to make public transit free permanently

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) -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

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

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Authorities investigating shooting near Valencia, Nogales Highway in Tucson

TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - Authorities are investigating a shooting that happened in Tucson on Friday, Jan....

Authorities investigating shooting near Valencia, Nogales Highway in Tucson

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