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Crews respond to several swift-water rescues in Tucson
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A major monsoon storm rocked the Tucson community late Thursday, July 25, leading to power outages, utility poles and trees down and swift-water rescues. The Tucson Fire Department said it responded to 11 rescue calls starting at 7:45 p.m. The TFD said most were just...
South Tucson print shop flooded with orders for Kamala Harris merchandise
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) -Businesses are still adjusting from the news that President Joe Biden is stepping down from the presidential race, and with Kamala Harris looking to become the new candidate, much of their work to get the word out is just beginning. Election season is always busy for...
Tucson Named Top U.S. City in West for Gen Z in 2024
Tucson ranked No. 8 among the country’s top cities for Gen Z with a total of 57.7 points while also placing No. 1 regionally. • 12.1% of Tucson’s residents are Gen Zers aged 20-24, representing the largest share of this age cohort among the cities we compared for this ranking and potentially providing a strong feeling of community for relocating young people.
Cleanup continues as another monsoon storm rolls through area
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Another monsoon storm passed through the Tucson area Thursday night, just as the community was finishing cleanup from the one weeks ago. It was a busy night, but different from our last big storm, rain was the culprit, causing flooding in many areas, and affecting one bar in downtown.
Changes to Tucson’s hard to recycle plastic program in effect
Overwhelming participation in Tucson’s pilot plastic recycling program has prompted significant changes to the process, including requiring participants to buy more plastic, to recycle their plastic. Tucsonans hoping to recycle plastic items that can’t go in the curbside bins now must purchase and place their items in Hefty Renew...
Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Board Chair, Members
The Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has announced the addition of three distinguished new members to its board of directors. This diverse group of leaders brings a wealth of experience and expertise that will significantly contribute to the Chamber’s mission of fostering business growth and community development. The new...
Growing socialist party hosts event in Tucson to pitch Arizona’s independent, discontented voters
Leveling scathing criticisms at the country’s dominant political parties and hoping to inspire a mass grassroots movement, the vice presidential candidate of the Party for Socialism and Liberation, Karina Garcia, spoke to a crowd of supporters in Tucson on Wednesday night. Standing in a midtown church before about 100...
Casitas codes in Tucson may see changes next year
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Community members were able to learn more about the changes coming to the city of Tucson when it comes to building ADUs. While many are happy about the changes, there are still some questions. Gov. Katie Hobbs signed HB 2720 back in May. It is...
The First Public Teacher in Arizona Only Lasted 6 months!
The school year is beginning in Arizona. As you pick up the annual list of school supplies, consider for a moment what school might have been like when Arizona wasn't even part of the United States. Funding issues and other challenges impact our education system to this day, and it...
Tribe begins work on 45 apartments for elders
The Pascua Yaqui Tribe has started construction on a 45-unit apartment complex to serve its elders, the latest phase of the Yaqui Square master-planned development that will create affordable housing for hundreds of its members. Two Yaqui Square is a new development on the Pascua Yaqui Tribe’s land near Tucson....
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