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Driver pulled from submerged vehicle swept down Tucson wash

Tucson Fire crews pulled a driver from a submerged vehicle in the Alamo Wash during one of several swift-water rescues as a monsoon storm...

Fire crews respond to three Tucson swift water rescues within thirty-minute span

Tucson fire crews responded to three swift water rescues in less than half an hour as storms moved through the area Monday evening.

Thousands without power due to outages

Thousands of people are without power due to several outages in the area, according to the Tucson Electric Power outage map.

September 14 recap: Tucson news you may have missed today

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No plea deal in Goodwill murder case

A man charged with murder in the killing of a Goodwill worker will not be offered a chance to cut a plea deal for a lighter sentence.

Two Tucson arts organizations unionize

Three arrested for trespassing at border wall construction site

Three people were arrested for trespassing during a protest at a border wall construction site, according to the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office.

Sierra Vista police solve string of burglaries, including break-in at local taco shop

Sierra Vista police arrested suspects in two burglary cases, including a break-in at Dos Bros Taco Shop that caused over $7,000 in damage.

Tucson Unified faces tough choices as district sits at 58% capacity

Tucson Unified has room for 67,000 students but only 39,180 are enrolled. Now the district must decide what to do with the space.

Nick Foles joins Arizona's growing lineup of sports broadcasters | Greg Hansen

Nick Foles, Arizona's standout quarterback of 2009-11, has a new post-football career. The 2017 Super Bowl champion QB of the Philadelphia...

Tucson nonprofit seeks $2.6M for expansion effort

GAP Ministries, a Tucson-based Christian nonprofit, aims to raise $2.6 million for a two-acre expansion to support their programs breaking...

Water tanker truck driver killed in rollover crash in Tucson

Pima County Sheriff's Department is investigating after a driver was killed in a crash involving a water tanker truck on Friday.

Roadless areas in Coronado National Forest could see road building again

More than 350000 acres of national forest in Southern Arizona would be open to road building for the first time in 25 years under a Trump...

A more active week ahead

Tucson looks to expand homeless shelter options

Tucson is looking at changing zoning code regulations to allow more homeless shelters to be built after declaring a housing and homelessness emergency in 2026.

Tucson Police search for missing mother and 4-year-old daughter

Cardinals defeat Chargers 26-14 to open 2026 NFL season

Trey McBride caught nine passes for 95 yards and a touchdown, while rookie Jeremiyah Love scored his first career NFL TD in the Arizona Cardinals’ 26-14 win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.

In 1998, a man illegally cut holes in a Tucson street curb. The result changed the law.

3 dead after wrong-way crash on highway near Tucson

These new Arizona laws took effect this weekend

3 dead in wrong-way crash on SR-86 in Tucson area

Three people were killed early Sunday morning in a wrong-way vehicle collision on State Route 86 just west of Tucson.

'Pretty sad stuff' | Charlie Kirk statue at TPUSA headquarters vandalized days after unveiling

Just days after it was unveiled, a statue at Turning Point USA’s headquarters honoring late conservative activist Charlie Kirk was found vandalized Sunday morning.

Three die in early morning wrong-way collision west of Tucson

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA), Three people are dead following a wrong-way collision on a highway west of Tucson.

Pete Buttigieg fires up Tucson crowd in big Arizona congressional race

UPDATE: Armed man reportedly with machete detained near UA campus

TUCSON, Ariz., According to a UAlert emergency notification, an armed person carrying a machete was detained near the University of...

Storylines, stats and quotes from Arizona’s loss to BYU

Casa del Rio celebrates nearly 50 years serving Eastside Tucson during Sonoran Restaurant Week

Casa del Rio has been an Eastside Tucson staple since it opened in 1979, serving the community Mexican food for nearly 50 years. The owner says business has been nonstop during Sonoran Restaurant Week

Tucson zoo fits aging giraffe with custom shoes to help mobility

Reid Park Zoo's giraffe Jasiri is walking more comfortably after receiving custom-made shoes designed to ease discomfort caused by age-related changes in his lower legs.

Tucson Mexican Independence Day celebration highlights dance, history and heritage

Mexican history and heritage will take center stage Saturday evening at the Presidio San Agustin del Tucson Museum, where music, food and traditional dance will mark Mexican Independence Day.

Motorcyclists could face arrest under new lane splitting law

Traditionally, lane splitting has resulted in a traffic citation. Under the new law, however, motorcyclists caught lane splitting could also face arrest, according to police.

Sahuaro High's new turf, scoreboard vandalized in Tucson

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - An investigation is underway into vandalism at Sahuaro High School's new football field turf and scoreboard.

Driver dies after water tanker rolls into trench on Tucson's southwest side

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - A water tanker truck operator died after his vehicle veered off course and overturned into a trench on the southwest...

Amphi school district asks voters to decide fate of 4 closed elementary school buildings

The Amphi Public School District is asking voters in the neighborhood to approve the possible sale of four closed elementary school buildings in the Nov. 3rd election.

1,500 people climb Tucson Convention Center stairs to honor lives lost on 9/11

More than 1,500 people climbed 2,071 steps at the Tucson Convention Center Friday to honor 9/11's 25th anniversary.

Swinging into the future: New 'big kid' swings installed at Himmel Park

Himmel Park has a new attraction for older children and adults after the Sam Hughes Neighborhood Association helped raise money for a new set of “big kid” swings.

Inflation rate means Arizona's and Tucson's minimum wages will go up

'It doesn't get better,' according to an NYC Firefighter

Every September 11, Americans say 'never forget' as a way to honor the innocent victims, remember the bravery of first responders, and to help future generations understand how the 2001 attacks changed the world.

Man convicted after woman dies following jump from vehicle during police chase

William Holloway has been found guilty of unlawful flight from law enforcement and unlawful imprisonment after a woman jumped from his moving vehicle and later died from her injuries in July.

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9/11 Remembrance events begin in Tucson

Increasing thunderstorm chances today

Tucson showed its true colors

Editor's note: This story was originally published on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2001, about the events the day before when thousands of Tucsonans...

Appeals court rejects challenge to Arizona's new border policing law

PHOENIX, The state Court of Appeals rejected efforts to void a border measure approved by voters.

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Moisture will continue to fuel monsoon thunderstorms through the middle of next week

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN), Monsoon will continue to bring a few thunderstorms to southern Arizona over the next several days as moisture remains...

A Fresh Start: Second Chance Tucson job fair connects formerly incarcerated people with employers, resources

Second Chance Tucson is giving formerly incarcerated community members new opportunities through a job fair connecting them with nearly 40 employers, resources, and a path to a fresh start.

Ciscomani and Mendoza spar in debate for Congressional District 6

Winning Congressional District 6 is a thorny problem in modern politics. Congressional incumbent Juan Ciscomani debated against challenger Joanna Mendoza.

What makes Southern AZ’s Congressional District 6 different, and hard to win

Many Congressional Districts are drawn to be a sure win for one party or the other but Congressional District 6 has a rare balance between the two parties. It ranges from urban, to suburban to ranchland right on the border.

Rex Allen Days receives $50,000 donation amid accusations of embezzlement by former president

Rex Allen Days received a $50,000 donation from Riverview Dairy amid the alleged embezzlement of $48,000 by the former president of the Rex Allen Days board.

Bigger and better: Pima Community College starts Fall Semester with strong enrollment

Fall classes began Aug. 24, with 19,447 students enrolled on the first day, a 1.34% increase from the 19,186 students recorded on the first day of fall 2025, according to college data.