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More kid drownings reported in the Valley this year compared to all of 2023
PHOENIX — It's a tragic trend in the Valley that is only expected to get worse. 13 kids, from newborns to five years old, have drowned in Maricopa and Pinal counties in 2024. That's one higher than the entire year of 2023, according to Children's Safety Zone. “Right now...
9-year-old boy found dead in Tucson, father arrested
TUCSON, Ariz. - The father of a 9-year-old boy who was found dead on a couch inside a Tucson home has been arrested. The Pima County Sheriff's Department says the boy was found on July 14 just after 5 p.m. near Sandario and Orange Grove Roads. Investigators believe the boy...
FIRST ALERT FORECAST – Active Monsoon Pattern
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Tucson’s best storm chance will arrive this evening and into the overnight hours, if storms hold together. Southern Arizona will settle into an active mid-July Monsoon pattern this week with daily scattered storms, some of which can pack a punch! Strong winds and heavy rainfall remain storm threats throughout the week with high temperatures in Tucson topping out slightly above normal.
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...
Monsoon storm chances possible every day this week
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — After a destructive line of storms slammed Tucson Sunday evening, Monsoon returned Monday with severe storms across Cochise and Santa Cruz Counties. Daily storm chances will stick with us for the rest of the week, with daytime highs warming to around 105 for Tucson by the middle of this week.
FC Tucson in playoffs for first time since 2021
Sunday night’s game at Kino North Stadium was riddled with fouls, but FC Tucson (7-2-5) still managed to secure their spot in the USL 2 Playoffs after a 1-1 draw with Coachella FC (1-9-4). This marks the first time FC Tucson has qualified for postseason play since 2021. FC...
Millions for Tucson Raffle Sales a Big Success!
At the annual SaddleBrooke One Car Show, SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network (SBPRN) was selling Millions for Tucson raffle tickets. Attendees at the show were very generous in their support of SBPRN, and sales were robust. Jim Click sponsors this raffle annually and offers spectacular prizes, such as a 2024 Jeep...
SaddleBrooke Winds and Strings’ Busy Summer
It’s music as usual for the SaddleBrooke Winds and Strings (SBWS) this summer. Weekly rehearsals continue in preparation for two upcoming performances, even with the departure of winter members. The ensemble welcomes summer participants on break from other ensembles or schools. On July 21 the group is collaborating with...
Brady Campbell Named Women's Golf Assistant Coach
TUCSON, Ariz. – Arizona Women's Golf Head Coach Giovana Maymon has named Brady Campbell as the program's assistant coach. Campbell helped guide Colorado State to consecutive top-three finishes at the Mountain West Championships during the program's historic stretch of success. "Brady brings great experience and championship success with him...
The Quail Creek Veterans Golf Association Donates $1,000 to TROT
On May 29 Quail Creek Veterans Golf Association (QCVGA) President Rene Gill presented a $1,000 check to Jeff Copfer, executive director of Therapeutic Riding of Tucson (TROT). TROT provides riding programs free of charge to veterans and first responders living with physical and/or emotional wounds. Their programs use the power of the human/horse connection to improve physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being.
Tucson Summer Pro League for Kids ends with well-attended championships, 3-point contest
Most of the seats were taken in the Gregory School gym, the case even Saturday when the air conditioning was out, with parents and families cheering on the young participants in another well-organized event by Corey Williams and his crew. The Tucson Summer Pro League (TSPL) for Kids completed its...
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