Pat Parris

1 week ago | kgun9.com | Pat Parris

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — May is designated as Older Americans Month. For May's Giving Project, in which we shine a spotlight on a Southern Arizona nonprofit, we're raising awareness of the program offerings and terrific work at the Pima Council on Aging. More than 21% of people living in Pima County are 65 years old or older.

1 week ago | kgun9.com | Pat Parris

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — It's a rare occasion when 32 Tucsonans, all 100 years old or older, gather together in a single location. I had the honor of acting as a master of ceremonies for this memorable "Salute to Centenarians" at the Tucson Tucson Jewish Community Center Friday, and annual event put on by the Pima Council on Aging and Tucson Medical Center. Anna Clay Rutherford, 108, was born during World War I. She's thought to be the oldest person living in Pima County.

2 weeks ago | kgun9.com | Pat Parris

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The most dramatic impact of the first 100 days of Donald Trump's second term has been at the border. According to Homeland Security, border encounters are down 93% since he took office. Tucson Sector Chief Sean McGoffin tells KGUN 9 that his Border Patrol agents can now focus on their jobs instead of processing migrants. "The most important thing is we're no longer in the processing business," said McGoffin.

2 weeks ago | kgun9.com | Pat Parris

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — It has been 30 years since the Old Tucson fire, a fire that still evokes strong memories for many Tucsonans. April 24, 1995 started out just like any other Monday at the Wild West theme park. "It wasn't a crazy busy day," remembered Merissa Fazio. "It was pretty typical." Fazio had just started her late afternoon shift at Old Tucson, operating the antique car ride. "I saw some smoke coming up over here," said Fazio as she pointed to the back of the park.

3 weeks ago | kgun9.com | Pat Parris

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — KGUN-TV first signed on the air in June of 1956. Shortly after, the sales department started meeting for coffee each week. It is a decades-long tradition that continues to this day for some KGUN alumni. "It's a bunch of old broadcasters that get together once a week, and that's it," Ray Lindstrom said. Lindstrom is one of the original KGUN 9 broadcasters. "This was the picture taken off the screen by my mom in 1960," said Lindstrom, pointing to an old photo. "It was at KGUN.