Brooke Wagner

1 week ago | kold.com | Brooke Wagner

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Tucson consistently ranks among the deadliest cities in America for pedestrians, according to the latest data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. We unfortunately report on these deaths far too often at 13 News, and Fact Finders received some questions about one of the ways the city is trying to prevent those deaths. Tucson is a pioneer in the use of “HAWK” crossings.

1 month ago | kold.com | Brooke Wagner

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The United States has the highest rate of maternal deaths of any high-income nation. Why is this happening, despite many medical improvements? We used to think about medical complications during childbirth. But now, about two-thirds of maternal deaths in the U.S. occur postpartum, up to 42 days following birth. 13 FACT FINDERS: Why is Arizona’s life expectancy dropping? For Arizona moms in particular, something is missing after they take their babies home.

1 month ago | vehicleservicepros.com | Brooke Wagner

Photo courtesy of AirPro Diagnostics Q: How has using this tool impacted your shop's profitability? A: Using the Auggie has greatly helped to reduce the need for "return" jobs. When I rely on the Auggie, I find that the calibration typically holds up well, with little to no need for rework. In comparison, other tools I've used in the past have occasionally raised concerns about the calibration's long-term reliability, making the Auggie a more consistent and trusted solution.

1 month ago | kold.com | Brooke Wagner

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The most recent numbers from the CDC show Arizona had the third-biggest decrease in life expectancy in the United States. We’re just behind our neighbor, New Mexico. We’ve seen a steady drop from our highest life expectancy ever of 79 down to 75. With modern technology and medicine, shouldn’t that number go up, not down? 13 Fact Finders looked into the reasons.

1 month ago | kold.com | Brooke Wagner

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Arizona recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, may lose one of their first tangible benefits under the Trump administration. Sen. Mark Kelly and Rep. Mark Stanton just signed a letter to try to halt the dropping of so-called Dreamers from their health coverage. 13 Fact Finders looked into the timeline and impact. A year ago, the Biden White House allowed DACA recipients to become eligible for the Affordable Care Act.