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Tucson family loses home in Sunday’s storm, working to recover
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Many across southern Arizona continue to deal with the aftermath of Sunday’s storm, including one family on Tucson’s northside. “You can replace things, you can’t replace people,” said Alex Lewis, a resident at Vista Del Norte. A bedroom that is barely...
Historic homes near University of Arizona relocating
A historic home on Speedway and Euclid is being relocated to a new area in the West University neighborhood to make room for new student housing in Tucson on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Five historic homes are being relocated to make way for new student and workforce housing near the...
Cleanup from severe storm could cost Tucson, Pima County millions
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Cleaning up after Sunday night’s storm will be expensive for the city of Tucson and Pima County. There are several agencies and departments involved in both the city and county, as well as outside contractors, who have their own budgets. There are dozens of...
Powerful storm hits Tucson, leading to power outages, damage and more
TUCSON, Ariz. (CBS, KYMA/KECY) - A powerful storm hit southern Arizona Sunday, July 14, leading to power outages, downed trees, damage, and swift-water rescues. At Mission Palms Apartment Complex at Orange Grove and Oracle, there were several large trees down on buildings and vehicles. As of 9:00pm, more than 20,000...
Air conditioning improvements begin at TUSD schools
A construction worker directs an HVAC unit on the roof of Blenman Elementary School in Tucson, Ariz., on Friday, July 12, 2024. Trucks rolled into Blenman Elementary school before sunrise last Friday, carrying the first of 34 HVAC units supplied to TUSD schools through a $480 million bond that voters passed last fall.
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...
Tucson residents can drop off home food waste to help improve air quality
A new city project in Tucson aims to cut down on food waste by having residents bring it in for composting. The program began this month and includes informational sessions where residents can learn about food cycles and waste management. The next session takes place this Thursday in Tucson. Residents...
County works to rectify wrong election date on sample ballots
Two "Vote Here" signs sit outside the Armory Park Center on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022 in downtown Tucson. Elections Director Constance Hargrove says the error stemmed from the primaries previously being held in August. And the department will have better proofing to ensure such an error doesn’t happen again.
Tucson's streetcar is turning 10! Here's how to spend a day along the route
As our babies grow up, we’ve all heard the typical sayings: “time flies,” “enjoy them while they’re young.”. So when we heard that one of Tucson’s shiny new toys is celebrating a decade of zipping around town, we couldn’t believe it. We blinked, and the Sun Link Streetcar hit the double-digit mark.
Tucson's new conservation program aims to save water by removing ornamental grass
Water officials in Tucson are launching a new initiative that asks apartment complexes and commercial buildings to remove their grass landscaping and conserve water — in exchange for a rebate from the city. The initiative began this month and offers $5 for every square foot of water-thirsty grass that’s...
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