Vanessa Gongora

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Anchor and Producer at KYMA-TV (Yuma, AZ)

KGUN 9 Multimedia Journalist • San Jose State Alum • Dog Mom • SoCal Native • share story ideas to [email protected] 🎥

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Borderlands Brewing owes the state over $250K in unpaid taxes

1 week ago | kgun9.com | Vanessa Gongora

TUCSON, Ariz. — The Arizona State Department of Revenue says Borderlands Brewing Co. owes more than $250K in unpaid sales taxes. A lien was filed against the brewery with the Pima County Recorder's Office in May. Records show that Borderlands failed to pay sales taxes from March 31, 2020, through February 28, 2025, totaling an estimated $250,489.73. With several locations, including its flagship location at 119 E.
Border wall construction to be expedited after

1 week ago | kgun9.com | Vanessa Gongora

TUCSON, Ariz. — Border wall construction in Arizona and New Mexico is to be expedited after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem issued three new waivers. About 36 miles of new wall to 'close critical gaps' will go up as a result of the order, according to a media release from Customs and Border Protection. These waivers come in addition to the waiver that was signed by Noem and published in the Federal Register in April 2025 for border wall construction in California.
Stay active this summer by participating in Road Races and Track & Field events

1 week ago | kgun9.com | Vanessa Gongora

TUCSON, Ariz. — If you’re looking to get out and exercise this summer, the City of Tucson Parks and Recreation is hosting their annual Road Races and Track and Field events in June and July. All ages are encouraged to participate. It's $3 for ages 17 and younger and $4 for 18 and older. The track and field events are held every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Drachman Stadium.
Tucson water rates could soon be adjusted again

2 weeks ago | kgun9.com | Vanessa Gongora

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Tucson Water is presenting an option to the Mayor and City Council to adopt different water rates for customers who live outside the city limits in Pima County. John Kmiec, director of Tucson Water says it's more expensive to provide water service to those areas due to higher peak usage demands, so those living across Pima County could see a higher bill.
Arizona Baseball wins Eugene Regional

2 weeks ago | kgun9.com | Vanessa Gongora

TUCSON, Ariz. — Arizona Baseball are NCAA Eugene Regional Champions after defeating the Cal Poly Mustangs in blowout fashion 14-0. The Wildcats started off strong in the first inning. With no outs and a runner on first base, junior outfielder Aaron Walton sent a home run out to center field, putting Arizona on the board first 2-0. Then, in the bottom of the second, and the score at 5-0 Arizona, Walton would come up again with a runner on second.
Tucson Girls Chorus heading to NYC to sing in Carnegie Hall

2 weeks ago | kgun9.com | Vanessa Gongora

ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (KGUN) — A send-off concert took place Sunday afternoon at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church for the Tucson Girls Chorus (TGC) — as they will be heading to New York to sing in Carnegie Hall, a historic concert venue in Manhattan. Dr. Marcela Molina, TGC Executive and Artistic Director, has been invited to serve as a festival conductor and is bringing her team to share the stage. TGC Jubilate, Advanced, and Alumnae Choirs will be participating.
Find your new best friend at PACC and adopt for free

2 weeks ago | kgun9.com | Vanessa Gongora

Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) is offering free adoptions on all dogs and puppies for one week only. PACC has 517 dogs in their care and recently seen 40-50 new dogs come into the shelter every single day. They are in great need for people who can adopt or foster any dog. If you adopt or foster a dog that weight 40 lbs or more, you get a $25 credit to PACC's Central Pet store for pet supplies. The free adoption will go through Thursday June 5.
Actor Danny Trejo filming in Tucson

2 weeks ago | kgun9.com | Vanessa Gongora

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Legendary actor Danny Trejo is filming for his new movie "Choir Practice" in Tucson this week. Flat Dog Films (FDF) says the story is about an unconventional Catholic Priest, a lost migrant, Tucson cops and a violent international drug gang. "Choir Practice" is what many law enforcement officers refer to as their after-work drinks, according to FDF. Locations in Tucson, Marana, Catalina and Nogales are featured as backdrops in the film.
Take a night tour on the Sabino Canyon Crawler

2 weeks ago | kgun9.com | Vanessa Gongora

TUCSON, Ariz. — With temperatures starting to rise, it's best to find things to do outdoors during the evening. Sabino Canyon Crawler is offering its night tour on Saturdays starting June 28 through October 25 at the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area. The Crawler is an emission-free, electric shuttle that provides an automated narration about the canyon during a 7.4-mile round trip through Sabino Canyon. Tickets for adults are $15 and children are $8.
Two men charged after Midtown road rage shootout

2 weeks ago | kgun9.com | Vanessa Gongora

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Two drivers were involved in a Midtown road rage shootout on Broadway and Campbell Tuesday afternoon, according to an interim complaint. KGUN 9 obtained those court documents that detail the incident. Tucson police received 911 calls from a witness, as well as from 24-year-old Preston Wertz and 31-year-old Lorenzo Barron-Ortega, the two men involved in the incident.