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The Show for July 16, 2024: New arts commission director grapples with volatility of state funding
The Arizona Commission on the Arts took a hit to its budget this year. The group’s new leader talks about what that means for the state’s arts community. Plus, meet the 16-year-old Tempe native who’s headed to the Olympics. That and more on The Show. New Arizona...
Court shoots down border ballot measure lawsuit
(The Center Square) – The ‘Secure the Border Act’ will make it onto the November ballot for Arizonans after the Maricopa County Superior Court shot down a lawsuit from activist groups challenging its legality. The proposition would make it a state crime to cross into Arizona through an illegal point of entry, as well as […]
AZ Briefing: Which AZ Republicans are not at RNC; Phoenix homebuyers need $186,000 down payment; Can you remove your neighbors tree roots?
Good morning, Arizona. Here's what our reporters are working on and what you should know before you start your day. Arizona Reps. Juan Ciscomani and David Schweikert and former Gov. Doug Ducey are some of the state Republicans who are not attending the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Their absences highlight the party's transformation....
Leaders of group home with ties to Gov. Hobbs maxed out donations
The leaders of a group home whose ties to Gov. Katie Hobbs are the focus of multiple investigations gave nearly $11,000 to the governor's reelection campaign earlier this year, political fundraising records show. The donations from Simon and Elizabeth Kottoor, the husband and wife who lead Sunshine Residential Homes Inc., were made...
Supervisor Candidates Hold Forth on Issues at PRT Forum
Voters had the opportunity to hear from the three candidates for County Supervisor for Santa Cruz County District 3 at a forum hosted by the PRT at the Tin Shed Theater on July 13. Incumbent Bruce Bracker and challenger John Fanning will be facing off on July 30 in the Democratic primary. Republican challenger Jesus Jerez will compete with the primary winner in the November 5 general election.
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...
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...
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...
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.
Phoenix Man Gets Lenient Sentence For Gun Smuggling; 41 Charges Dropped After He Cops Plea Deal
A 22 year old man from Phoenix can celebrate the fact that most of the gun charges leveled against him have been dropped, after he got busted running guns from Arizona to California. He could up serving just 2 years in jail, after being pulled over near Chiriaco Summit back...
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.
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