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One hospitalized following shooting at Marana In-N-Out
One person was taken to the hospital and a suspect detained following a shooting at a Marana In-N-Out Monday afternoon.
Read StoryCochise County unemployment climbs to 6% in early 2026
Arizona @ Work is partnering with local employers to close the gap between workforce needs and available job seekers in Cochise County.
Read StoryJack Upchurch sentenced to life in prison for Good Samaritan murder
Jack Upchurch, the man convicted of killing Good Samaritan Paul Clifford on Christmas Eve 2024, was given a natural life sentence plus 21 years in prison on Monday.
Read StoryTucson gas prices climb to $4.58 per gallon, more than a dollar above where they were last year
AAA data shows Tucson's average gas price has hit $4.58 per gallon, 10 cents above the national average and $1.35 higher than last year.
Read StoryArizona DPS trooper injured in crash on I-10 near Benson
Officials say just after 9:30 a.m. on Monday, a crash occurred between a trooper vehicle and a commercial vehicle on eastbound Interstate 10 near milepost 302.
Read StoryReturn to the Stronghold: Oklahoma Apache tribe buys back some ancestral land in Arizona
In exchange for peace in 1872, the Chiricahua Apaches were promised more than 2.7 million acres in southeastern Arizona, only to have it...
Read StoryVeterans find connection, camaraderie through free outdoor adventures
For Air Force security forces airman Joel Burdett, an invite from an elder veteran to go on a hunting trip in 2016 did more than fill a tag after a tough deployment. It eventually helped set the course for a new mission.
Read StoryTucson malls face big changes
Learn about the potential residential and office redevelopment plans for Park Place Mall in Tucson, one of only two remaining enclosed malls...
Read StoryFirefighters quickly douse fire at Tucson triplex
A resident was displaced after a fire ignited at a Tucson triplex over the weekend, fire officials said.
Read StoryFormer Arizona swim coach Frank Busch dies at 75
Read StoryFlood watch in effect through Tuesday night
Read StoryPart of Interstate 10 remains closed after crash near Benson
Read StoryVillas Market brings community, culture and family heritage to Tucson's south side, Nogales
This Tucson market has been a south side staple for nearly 60 years, and it's still giving back. Meet the family behind Villas Market.
Read StoryVillas Market: casi 60 años sirviendo a la comunidad hispana
Villas Market lleva casi 60 años siendo parte de la comunidad hispana del sur de Arizona, mientras enfrenta el aumento de precios y continúa apoyando a estudiantes, ligas infantiles y familias locales.
Read StoryWith Canyon Lake drained, Tortilla Flat hopes visitors keep making the drive
Canyon Lake is being drained for dam maintenance, and for now, there are no boats and no swimmers. A few miles up the Apache Trail, the iconic town of Tortilla Flat is feeling the difference.
Read Story5 takeaways from Arizona football’s 34-24 victory over Washington State | Michael Lev
Michael Lev column: Breaking down Arizona's 34-24 win over Washington State, including a key defensive adjustment, a redemption arc and a...
Read StorySeasonal refreshment: Downtown bar Juniper rolls out Fall menu
As temperatures begin to cool and fall officially arrives in Tucson, one downtown cocktail bar is marking the seasonal change with a new lineup of drinks and an evening of festivities.
Read StoryMissing Arizona teen found after YouTube livestream tip in desert
Read StoryFiling: SCOTUS should reject Arizona's bid to delay prison takeover
Read StoryFlood Watch issued across Southern Arizona ahead of early week storms
Read StoryArizona overcomes two-touchdown deficit to beat Washington State in Pullman
PULLMAN, Washington, The Arizona Wildcats flirted with danger. Arizona had sluggish starts in both the first and third quarters,...
Read StoryHurricane Polo could boost final few days of Tucson monsoon
Read StoryCrews rescue tired hiker in Tucson Mountain Park trail system
TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA)- Firefighters rescued an injured hiker who became lost and exhausted in the Tucson Mountain Park trail system on...
Read StorySAFE Alert canceled after 85-year-old man located in Tucson
A SAFE Alert issued on Saturday for a missing 85-year-old man last seen in Phoenix has been cancelled, authorities said.
Read StoryInjured hiker rescued on Tucson Mountain Park trail by fire crews
The Tucson Fire Department rescued an injured hiker in the Tucson Mountain Park trail system Saturday morning.
Read StoryTucson Unified School District wraps up community meetings on potential closure of up to 10 schools
The Tucson Unified School District wrapped up a week of community meetings as it considers closing as many as 10 schools across the district.
Read StoryNew opioid could soon appear in Arizona, officials warn
The drug cychlorphine was detected in California among counterfeited drug tablets, suggesting illicit drug supplies in Arizona may soon see this substance officials say.
Read StoryConfirmed measles case reported in Pima County
Officials with the Pima County Health Department are investigating a confirmed case of measles in Pima County.
Read StoryEndangered teen reported missing from Tucson found safe, authorities say
Read StoryPAIN AT THE PUMP: Rising gas prices hurt Tucson rideshare, taxi drivers
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Pain at the pump is hitting Southern Arizona drivers hard, and for those who make their living behind the wheel,...
Read StoryA nice fall weekend will come before another chance of rain as tropical moisture arrives to start the week
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN), Some nice fall weather will get the weekend started as await the arrival of some tropical moisture that will bring a...
Read StoryMan dies, no deputies hurt in PCSD officer-involved shooting on Tucson's southwest side
TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA), One man is dead tonight after an officer-involved shooting southwest of Tucson. The incident took place near West Ajo...
Read StoryBREAKING NEWS: 15-year-old Ryker Lee found safe near Three Points area
TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA), The 15-year-old boy who has been missing since Tuesday morning has been found safe.
Read StoryMissing 15-year-old boy found alive in Three Points desert area
Read StorySecond down: Numbers show UofA first-year enrollment falling nearly 19% for second straight year
The university reported Friday that 6,111 first-year students enrolled this fall, down from 7,506 in fall 2025, a decrease of about 18.6%.
Read StoryOfficials responding to shooting involving authorities in southwest Tucson Friday
Pima County Sheriff's Department officials are responding to shooting involving officers in southwest Tucson Friday evening.
Read StoryMissing Tucson boy, 15, found safe
A 15-year-old boy who was reported missing earlier this week was found safe about three miles from his home Friday afternoon.
Read StoryBREAKING NEWS: 15-year-old Ryker Lee found safe near Three Points area
TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA), The 15-year-old boy who has been missing since Tuesday morning has been found safe.
Read StoryTucson woman sentenced to 17 years in prison for large-scale drug ring
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A Tucson woman has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for leading a large-scale drug organization out of Arizona...
Read StoryMan dies after e-bike crash near Palo Verde Road and 44th Street
A 63-year-old man died this week after a vehicle struck his electric bicycle near Palo Verde Road and 44th Street in Pima County.
Read StoryTucson's 'Queen of the South' drug dealer sentenced to 17 years in prison
Amanda Miller, known as the "Queen of the South," was sentenced to 17 years in prison for leading a large-scale Arizona drug trafficking operation tied to the Sinaloa Cartel.
Read StoryNew TV show filmed in Tucson now streaming
Remember when we told you that a telenovela was being filmed right here in Tucson? Well, the wait is over and the novela has officially...
Read StoryDolores Thuresson Obituary (1933 - 2026) - Tucson, AZ - Arizona Daily Star
Dolores Thuresson, 93, passed away on September 6, 2026.Born April 25, 1933, in Warren, Pennsylvania, Dolores was the daughter of Alden and...
Read StoryFugitive wanted in Arizona drug case returned from Mexico after nearly 20 years
TUCSON, AZ (AZFamily), After nearly two decades on the run, a man wanted for drug crimes in Arizona is back in the United States to learn...
Read StoryNurses at Saint Joseph's and Saint Mary's hospitals protest over unsafe staffing shortages
Nurses at St. Joseph's & St. Mary's Hospitals are protesting short-staffing and unsafe patient conditions as Arizona faces one of the biggest nursing shortages in the country.
Read StoryFugitive brought back to Arizona after 17-year search
TUCSON, Ariz., A man wanted on warrants issued in Arizona and Michigan has been extradited back to the U.S. after he was apprehended in...
Read StoryDrier and warmer today and tomorrow
Drier air will spread out across Southeast Arizona today and Saturday, resulting in mostly sunny skies and near normal temperatures.
Read StoryUniversity of Arizona’s Sigma Tau Gamma receives suspension amid alleged violations
The University of Arizona’s Sigma Tau Gamma organization has been suspended from activities amid an investigation into alleged violations, according to a letter sent earlier this month.
Read StoryFood, Art & the Desert: 36 Hours in Tucson, Arizona
This Southwestern city is a hidden culinary hotspot, where an ancient food system, a flourishing arts scene and the Sonoran Desert come...
Read StoryFirst look inside Mosaic Quarter Sports Complex
Mosaic Quarter is a a large regional sports complex under construction near I-10 and Kino and now we’ve had a chance to give you a look inside.
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