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Heavy police presence at Tucson gas station
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - There was a heavy police presence at a Tucson gas station late Wednesday, July 17. A 13 News photographer on the scene said it was happening at the 76 located near Prince and Oracle. At least six vehicles from the Tucson Police Department were in...
Tetairoa McMillan confident in Wildcats' upcoming season
When Tetairoa McMillan took the podium at Big 12 Media Days, it did not take long for him to provide an update on the injured foot that kept him out of the conclusion of spring ball and month or so afterward. "It's fine and I feel great," McMillan said. "I...
Wildcats’ Polynesian Pipeline bringing more awareness of Polynesian culture in Tucson
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A big eyecatcher at Big 12 media days was Arizona football coach Brent Brennan and many of the University of Arizona players sporting traditional Polynesian leis. It’s something Brennan said was a gift from the mother of Wildcats star wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan. “T-Mac’s...
Authorities looking for missing vulnerable woman in Tucson
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Authorities are looking for a vulnerable woman who went missing around 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17. The Tucson Police Department said Pat Westlake was last seen near Kolb and Tanque Verde. The 5-foot-9, 200-pound Westlake was wearing a blue shirt and white pants. If...
Mosaic Quarter lease agreement approved
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The Pima County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved the more than $1 billion lease for the Mosaic Quarter, which will be built near Kino Sports Complex-South. In the meeting, the supervisors approved a $425 million loan for the complex, which will be paid back...
Mexican drug trafficker extradited, to face charges in Arizona court
PHOENIX — A Mexican national was extradited from his home country and will face charges for alleged drug trafficking in an Arizona court, authorities announced Wednesday. The suspect, Rodrigo Paez-Quintero, made his first court appearance in Tucson on Wednesday. Paez was charged with an indictment with conspiracy to possess...
Things to consider before calling an air conditioning repairman
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Power outages that plagued thousands of people across the city have left some without air conditioning. But technicians can offer some insight before calling for a repair visit. Your AC might not be coming back on after a power outage for a number of reasons; one of those is it’s protecting itself.
As 'Revenge of the Nerds' turns 40, Tucson's film industry has seen big changes
KGUN 9 spoke with star Robert Carradine about the movie, as well as the director of Film Tucson about how Arizona's movie production tax rebates may start to pay dividends this year.
Interfaith Community Services adds 12th mobile food bank site in the Southside
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Grocery prices are higher than ever and that leaves many Tucsonans in a precarious position; being unable to afford basic necessities. However, there is one local group working to meet that need head-on. With transportation challenges top of mind, the 12th mobile food bank site of the Interfaith Community Services (ICS) brings food supplies to a much wider community.
Former Arizona star Allie Skaggs signs with AU Pro Softball
Allie Skaggs may have a degree in journalism, but she always made it clear that she wanted to stay in softball as long as she could. She will do that this year by playing for Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball during their Championship season. Skaggs was the full-time starter at second...
Wildlife officials relocate mountain lion caught on Arizona hospital campus
PHOENIX — A mountain lion that wandered onto the grounds of an Arizona hospital last week was captured and released into the wild, authorities said. Arizona Game and Fish Department officials were notified that the big cat was entrapped in the courtyard of the Tucson Medical Center around 10:30 a.m. Friday.
University of Arizona dropping use of 'UArizona' name
TUCSON, Ariz. — The University of Arizona is again revising how it refers to itself to the public. As of July 1, the Tucson-based university was retiring the "UArizona" name it had begun using in press releases a few years ago. The university will simply refer to itself as "Arizona" or "U of A" on secondary references in communications and marketing materials, according to the university's updated style guidelines.
Students at the UA Global Campus say they were taken advantage of — and they're not alone
A recent investigation by the Arizona Republic found a number of students at the University of Arizona Global Campus say they were taken advantage of. The complaints range from being misled about the value of their degrees to the cost of their education. The UA bought Ashford University in 2020...
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