Austin Janos

Tucson

News Producer at KGUN-TV (Tucson, AZ)

News Producer at KWBA-TV (Tucson, AZ)

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Southeast side's Triple T Truck Stop listed for sale at $10 million

2 months ago | kgun9.com | Austin Janos |Pat Parris

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Triple T Truck Stop, a Tucson landmark that has served truckers and travelers since 1954, is now for sale at an asking price of $10 million. Located off I-10 at Craycroft Road, the family-owned truck stop has been a staple of Southern Arizona’s trucking community for decades. According to the listing, the property at 5451 E. Benson Highway includes 11.09 acres. The Tucson Truck Terminal was originally founded by Ira T. Morris on the old Benson Highway.
One person hospitalized in Eastside shooting

May 21, 2024 | kgun9.com | Austin Janos

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Tucson police have one person detained after a shooting on the Eastside. According to TPD, officers responded to a home near Rosewood St. and Sahuara Ave. around midnight on Tuesday, May 21. Police say one person was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Details are still extremely limited, and KGUN will continue to update you on air and online as more information becomes available.
Find out which major Tucson roadways could see speed limits reduced

May 21, 2024 | kgun9.com | Austin Janos

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Several busy roadways across town could soon have speed limits reduced. Tucson's city council is set to discuss these potential changes during a meeting on Tuesday, May 21.
Billion dollar underground mine project proposed for Santa Cruz County

May 8, 2024 | kgun9.com | Austin Janos

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Ariz. (KGUN) — A massive $2 billion dollar underground mine is currently in the process of becoming a reality in Santa Cruz County. It's being called the 'Hermosa Critical Minerals Project.' The company South32 is looking to build the mine mainly on private lands in the Patagonia Mountains.
ADOT to begin next phase of repairs on U.S. 191 overpass at I-10 junction

May 8, 2024 | kgun9.com | Austin Janos

COCHISE COUNTY, Ariz. (KGUN) — Arizona Department of Transportation crews will continue repairs on the damaged U.S. 191 overpass at the I-10 junction starting Thursday, May 9. Drivers who regularly pass through this area should prepare for major delays and closures over the next week. Starting Thursday, May 9, the left eastbound lane and right westbound lane of I-10 near the damaged bridge will be closing during the daytime hours through Thursday, May 16.
TEP refunding $9.5 million to customers in over-collected fees

May 7, 2024 | kgun9.com | Austin Janos

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Tucson Electric Power says it plans to refund customers $9.5 million dollars in over-collected fees. According to a decision filed by TEP with the Arizona Corporation Commission, the refund period could span 1-month, 2-months, or even 12-months. Under this proposal, TEP would apply credits to residential customers based on usage, measured by kilowatt-hours. Non-residential customers would receive their refund based on a percentage of the bill.
One teen killed, one in critical condition after UTV accident in Elfrida

May 6, 2024 | kgun9.com | Austin Janos

COCHISE COUNTY, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Cochise County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly UTV accident that left a teenager dead and another in critical condition. On Saturday, Deputies responded to a private property off Hawkeye Rd. in Elfrida. Upon arrival, deputies learned a 13-year-old girl and a 14-year-old girl were riding a side-by-side UTV, when they were ejected from the vehicle.
Changes to left turn policy coming to major intersections across Tucson

Apr 26, 2024 | kgun9.com | Austin Janos

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Drivers in Tucson can soon expect significant changes to left turn policy at several major intersections around the city. The Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility announced the new regulations on Thursday, April 25. At certain intersections, drivers will only be able to make left turns on protected green arrows from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
Firefighters experience setback battling Range Fire near Florence

Apr 22, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Austin Janos

Hot weather over the weekend led to a setback for firefighters battling the Range Fire along State Route 82 near Florence. According to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, the fire broke out on Saturday, near the Arizona National Guard Training Range, before spreading onto state trust lands. As of Sunday, the fire has burned 1,183 acres and is 85% contained. Two single engine air tankers were deployed to help slow the fire's forward progress.
Win prizes by filling out the 2025 Arizona Trails Plan survey

Apr 22, 2024 | kgun9.com | Austin Janos

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Arizona State Parks leaders want you to fill out the 2025 Arizona Trails Plan survey, and you could win some prizes for doing it. By filling out the survey, neighbors can help leaders decide how to use state and federal grant funds to acquire new land for trails, build trails, install new facilities and much more. Development of the plan is led by organizations across the state. Once the survey period is over, leaders will draft a plan and present it to the public.