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Pair of Arizona Cities Are Among the Most Roach-infested in the United States
Cockroaches can be found in even the drier parts of Arizona. According to new research, Phoenix and Tucson, both in Arizona, have become two of the most roach-infested cities in the United States. This disturbing discovery sheds light on the problems people in these cities have to deal with when they have to fight these tough and unwanted guests.
The famed Sonoran hot dog: Learn how to make it yourself
Your hot dog could be so much better. A little ketchup and mustard atop a frank and bun is fine for the ballpark, but when you’re not distracted by the game, you need to entertain your taste buds. Hence, great versions like the Icelandic hot dog or cool add-ons like tomatillo relish.
Tucson Wildlife Center sees increase in animals after Sunday storm
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A powerful storm on Sunday caused significant damage to poles, power lines, and buildings, but animals in the wild were hit pretty hard as well. Summer is usually a busy time for the Tucson Wildlife Center, but since the storm, they have seen a significant increase in animals needing their help.
Software glitch creates delays at Tucson airport
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The software glitch that created widespread delays and cancellations for major U.S. airlines was felt here in Tucson. Computers that needed a reboot had passengers crashing at the airport. “Got to spend the night at the airport camping,” said John Cuddy, who boarded a flight...
Who Likes it SPICY? The Top Restaurants in Tucson for Spicy Food
Tucson’s food scene is heating up with three standout spots offering incredible spicy dishes. Noodleworks brings the fire with their mouthwatering noodles, Kimchi Time delights with bold Korean flavors, and Indian Twist tantalizes taste buds with rich, aromatic spices. Each restaurant provides a unique experience that takes spicy food lovers on a flavorful adventure. Discover the vibrant heat and diverse flavors these eateries offer, and get ready to ignite your taste buds in Tucson.
A long list of spots to get ice cream, gelato and frozen yogurt in Tucson
Truth be told, there are more raspado spots in Tucson than local ice cream shops. But the ice cream spots we do have are true treasures, boasting everything from cereal-infused scoops to funky-flavored soft serve to classic hot fudge sundaes. Here are 22 local spots in Tucson to get a...
'The Molino' is a story of Tucson history and this writer's family
Melani Martinez spent much of her childhood working in her family business – one of Tucson’s first tamale and tortilla factories, El Rapido. Her great-grandfather opened it in the 1930s and it evolved as it was passed down through generations of her family, eventually becoming a sort of lunch counter and market hybrid. They sold lunch to-go and tamales and tortillas, made with corn ground by a big molino.
Blast From The Past: R Dub!; KXCI, 1994
Happy Friday! This week’s Radio Ink Blast From The Past features Randy “R Dub!” Williams at KXCI in Tucson in 1994. The photo comes from R Dub’s first on-air gig at age 15 – an unpaid shift covering early Thursday mornings at the local community radio station. That shift would officially morph into Sunday Night Slow Jams after Williams was recruited (for a paid gig) at Power 1490.
Arizona's 'Cyclone Cowboy' inspired the movie 'Twister,' but he chases fewer storms now
TUCSON — Warren Faidley’s house is full of stuff: flintlock pistols, swords, photos of his work, an old diving helmet, a model blimp on a track that crosses the living room overhead and a poster from the original “Twister” movie. An old cowboy movie is playing on the TV.
New study from the University of Arizona shows service dogs help veterans with PTSD
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A new study at the University of Arizona is proving that veterans with service dogs have fewer PTSD symptoms and a higher quality of life. While this has always been believed, there has been a lack of research on using service dogs in medical care.
How International Arts Collective The Place Where Clouds Are Formed is Shifting Borderland Narratives
Artists and poets from Tohono O’odham Nation, a tribe divided by the U.S.-Mexico border, join with myriad voices to counter borderland crisis narratives at University of Arizona. TUCSON, AZ—Countering crisis narratives centered on the U.S.-Mexico border, a multidisciplinary arts collective is exploring the realities of the Southwest borderlands through...
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