di The Local Wire
Tucson fire crews are fighting a blaze at a Southside shopping center, causing evacuations and traffic delays, while a new federal water cut plan threatens Tucson's Colorado River allocations. Authorities also cited AMES Construction for safety violations at Project Blue and reported 15 new missing persons cases, including two in Tucson.
Tucson's Local Wire update for May 13, 2026, covers a wind gust damaging a building on East Valencia Street, new findings on community college economic impact in Arizona, and a continued heatwave with slightly lower temperatures. Highlights include Pima Community College's job placement rates and weather warnings for the 90s through the weekend.
Tucson faces a heatwave with temperatures hitting 102°F, prompting warnings to stay hydrated and check on vulnerable neighbors. Authorities are investigating a rise in missing persons reports across Arizona, while experts advise homeowners on wildfire preparedness and insurance coverage.
Tucson faces a dangerous heatwave with temperatures hitting 100+ degrees, prompting officials to urge caution and indoor safety. A protest supporting Project Blue turned violent near the Tucson Convention Center, leading to arrests and increased police presence.
Tucson police are investigating a prehistoric bone found near Nancy Guthrie’s home, raising questions about the area’s ancient history. A newborn was discovered by a passerby and taken to the hospital, prompting a search for the family and highlighting community safety efforts.
Tucson officials are investigating the discovery of human remains near Nancy Guthrie’s home and considering removing the Arizona sheriff over perjury claims, while tensions rose during a Project Blue protest in downtown Tucson. Locals are also tracking ICE activity with a digital map, and students from Sky School are conducting research on Mount Lemmon.
Tucson police are investigating human remains found near the River and Craycroft area, amid broader concerns about missing persons in Arizona. A federal inspector reviewed an ICE detention facility in Florence, while a new program at the Arizona Department of Corrections helps inmates reintegrate, and border wall construction damaged an archaeological site sparking debates over cultural preservation.
Tucson: A serious motorcycle crash on Aviation Road caused lane closures and traffic delays, while authorities continue investigating Nancy Guthrie’s unresolved abduction. Mayor Hobbs vetoed a budget proposal that would have cut funding for local arts groups, preserving support for cultural programs in the city.
Tucson's Precious Metals Refinery is expanding with a new investment, creating local jobs and boosting the industrial sector. A teen developer in Tucson has created a bilingual school finder tool, showcasing youth innovation in education access, while pickleball courts in Udall Park secure their future through a city agreement.
Tucson city officials are considering raising downtown parking fees to manage traffic and fund infrastructure, while law enforcement celebrates finding 31 missing children across Arizona. Arizona online schools also launched a Future Farmers of America chapter to engage students in agricultural education remotely.