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Four hawk attacks have led to minor injuries since late May in Oro Valley and Vail in Tucson, according to the Arizona Game and Fish Department Tucson's Facebook account. The department warns people to be aware of nesting hawks that defensively swoop by and urges Tucsonans to alert one another if they see these nesting hawks by setting up safety tape, traffic barricades or signs.

Carrying an opened umbrella, positioned against the shoulder to shield the head and neck, is an effective measure against potential strikes.

The Tucson City Council is considering incentives for people to remove ornamental turf and use water-sense fixtures at their homes.

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD) teachers have voiced concerns regarding their safety and are calling for an updated code of conduct. The intention is to establish clear consequences for inappropriate behavior and offer increased protection for educators in their workplace. The suggested changes were recently discussed during a governing board meeting.

One lucky person won the Fantasy 5 jackpot in Tucson on Monday, winning a cash prize amount of $356,000. The lucky ticket was sold at Fry's Food Store off West Valencia Road and South Oak Tree Drive in Tucson. The winning numbers are: 5, 6, 13, 33, 37. The next...

Officers found the victim, 46-year-old Rahsann Avant, at around 1 a.m. on Sunday, June 4. The investigation is ongoing.

Last month we were thrilled to receive the news that Tucson’s Complete Streets policy was ranked among the best in the nation by Smart Growth America’s National Complete Streets Coalition. The Coalition had been ranking policies annually to showcase and highlight robust policies that can help guide and inspire other communities doing their own Complete Streets work, and to track the progress of the Complete Streets movement nationally. Annual rankings took a hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic which meant two things for us: Tucson’s policy ranked in the top five among a larger-than-usual pool of policies that have been adopted in the past five years and we at LSA got to practice a lot of patience while waiting for this year’s report since the adoption of our Complete Streets policy back in February 2019!

A typical restaurant, when everything is running smoothly and it is up to code, can expect to see the county health inspector around once a year or so. This might fluctuate by a month here and there, but, in general, as long as the restaurant does what it needs to do, stays clean, and safely stores and produces its food, the health inspector will come in, check everything out, and then leave. However, that has not been the case for one Tucson restaurant. In fact, this one restaurant has performed so poorly on its annual inspections that it just bombed its third inspection of the year, and a fourth inspection will take place in the coming days.

TUCSON, ARIZONA (June 7, 2023) -- Jeramy Price of VOLK Company represented the buyer, KECAZ, LLC, in its $700,000 ($40 PSF) purchase of approximately 17,424 square feet of land located at Broadway Star Plaza at 7505 E Broadway Blvd. in Tucson. The property is located at the northeast corner of...

The Tucson Fire Department responded to an alley fire near Harrison Road. The fire occurred on Tuesday afternoon in the 9600 block of E. Sellarole Road.

If you are looking for free food for yourself or your family in Tucson, you are not alone. Many people are facing food insecurity due to the pandemic, job loss, or other challenges. Fortunately, there are many resources available to help you get nutritious meals and groceries without spending a dime. I will share some of the places where you can find free food for kids and adults in Tucson, especially during the summer months.

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - As police recruitment heats up, so does the creativity of departments across southern Arizona. Officers have choices between larger cities like Tucson and smaller communities like Sahuarita. The town makes its efforts obvious: a construction matrix sign on Sahuarita Road, east of I-19, tells motorists,...

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Tucson firefighters worked fast to contain an alley fire this afternoon, June 6. The Tucson Fire Department says the fire started from a damaged gas meter in the 9600 block of East Sellarole Road. That’s south of Golf Links and east of Harrison. TFD...

Eegee's, a local fast-food restaurant in Tucson that has been around for more than 50 years, has recently gained national attention. In celebration of the hot summer weather, Eegee's is offering a limited-time special deal of $4.99 Mega Deals at all of its multiple locations in Tucson. The Meal Deal includes a half-sized sub and a small fountain drink, with options such as the Original Grinder, Veggie Grinder, Ham & Swiss Sub, and more. The deal is available in-store only.

Protecting the traveling public on City streets during Tucson’s summer thunderstorm season is the objective of the Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility’s (DTM) Operation Splash campaign. As weather patterns shift to bring moisture into Tucson, crews from DTM’s Streets Maintenance Division began to deliver barricades to hundreds of dip crossings throughout the city today, June 6, 2023.

Activists from Community Care Tucson and Community Wheels gathered outside Tucson City Hall to demand increased support for the city's homeless population. The protest was scheduled to begin 30 minutes prior to a city council meeting where a new budget was to be discussed. The groups raised concerns about the higher budget allocation for the police department compared to Housing and Community Development, particularly in light of Tucson's significant homeless population.

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced the arrests of more than a dozen migrants. CBP says Tucson Station agents arrested 15 migrants, including Edy Ruiz-Lopez after they tried to run away from a vehicle near Sasabe. CBP says Ruiz-Lopez has several felony convictions in Washington,...

Madison Diaz and Leslie Martinez mourn the loss of 20-year-old Israel Martinez, a motorcycle enthusiast who passed away last month, eight days after a tragic motorcycle crash. Israel had been an avid rider from a young age and had dreams of racing Supermoto. In an effort to find solace and prevent others from experiencing a similar tragedy, his family established a memorial at the site of the accident. Their goal is to raise awareness among both drivers and riders about the importance of being cautious on the road, in order to reduce accidents and promote safety.

A file image of a judge's gavel in a courtroom at the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona. A former Tucson middle school teacher was sentenced Tuesday to 2 ½ years in prison after pleading guilty to making a death threat against Arizona state Sen. Wendy Rogers.

Tucson police ask for public help in finding a missing vulnerable man. The man is identified as 77-year-old David Rangel.