KOLD-TV (Tucson, AZ)

KOLD-TV is a CBS-affiliated television station that broadcasts on virtual channel 13 and UHF digital channel 32 in Tucson, Arizona. It is owned by Gray Television, which also manages KMSB (channel 11), a Fox affiliate owned by Tegna Inc., and KTTU (channel 18), a MyNetworkTV affiliate owned by Tucker Broadcasting, with advertising sales handled by Tegna. All three stations share their studios located on North Business Park Drive in the northwest part of Tucson, close to the Casas Adobes area. This facility also includes the Raycom Design Group, which creates graphics for former Raycom Media stations. KOLD's transmitter is situated on Mount Bigelow, and the station operates a fill-in translator on VHF channel 13, with its transmitter located on the Tucson Mountains to the west of the city.

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English

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#75433

United States

#15148

Arts and Entertainment/TV Movies and Streaming

#488

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Couple found dead in Sun City home, deputies say

1 day ago | kold.com | Ben Bradley

SUN CITY, AZ (AZFamily) — An investigation is underway after a couple was found dead inside a house in Sun City over the weekend. Maricopa County sheriff’s deputies responded to an unknown trouble call in a neighborhood near Thunderbird and Del Webb boulevards just before 3 p.m. on Saturday. When they arrived, deputies found two people dead inside the home. They have been identified as 82-year-old Harley Cook and 73-year-old Darlene Cook.
Leaders detail new Arizona law that cracks down on child sex predators

1 day ago | kold.com | Ben Bradley

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A group of Arizona legislators and law enforcement officers held a news conference on Tuesday afternoon to detail a new law designed to crack down on child sexual predators. Senate Bill 1585 was signed into law by Gov. Katie Hobbs late last month. Specifically, it modifies the definition of a dangerous crime against children to include acts committed against a person posing as a minor under the age of 15, such as an undercover police officer.
3 suspects arrested in deadly stabbing of Phoenix food truck vendor

2 days ago | kold.com | Peter Valencia

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — More than one year after the deadly stabbing a food vendor in Phoenix,, police have announced multiple arrests. On Monday, Phoenix police announced that Cameron Patterson, 33; Montel Reed, 32; and Cyrus Reed, 36 are all facing charges related to the murder of Heriberto Acosta. Officers were called out to the area of 35th Avenue and Van Buren Street around 11:30 p.m. on Feb. 17, 2024.
Deputy attorney general who defended Trump in hush money trial is named acting librarian of Congress

2 days ago | kold.com | Hillel Italie |Seung Min Kim

WASHINGTON (AP) — Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, who represented Donald Trump during his 2024 criminal trial, has been appointed acting librarian of Congress, the Justice Department said Monday. Blanche replaces longtime librarian Carla Hayden, whom the White House fired last week amid criticism from conservatives that she was advancing a “woke” agenda.
New technology to help Marana PD map out crime scenes

2 days ago | kold.com | John Macaluso

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The Marana Police Department has a new device to help map out crime scenes. It’s a Trimble X9 scanner and it’s been on the department’s wish list for years. It uses lasers to measure crime scenes. Usually, investigators would do all of this by hand by drawing out the crime scene. But now, this machine takes care of it. “It sends a laser out and uses a data mapping with point cloud, so it knows where things are,” said MPD Crime Scene Specialist Taylor Pitzer.
Deportation flights start at Mesa airport; protesters say they violate human rights

2 days ago | kold.com | Alaina Kwan

MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — Deportation flights out of the Mesa Gateway Airport started this week, and protesters on Monday say the flights are violations of human rights. Dozens of people gathered in front of the East Valley airport with picket signs and flags, and they said these flights don’t represent their community or their country. “We’re just trying to walk the walk,” said Becky Wyatt, an organizer of the protest.
First Alert Action Day this Mother’s Day

3 days ago | kold.com | John Macaluso

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Today is a First Alert Action Day due to the potential of reaching 100 degrees. It’s important to keep in mind that these temperatures can be dangerous, especially during the midday hours. We also have a Fire Weather Watch in place for all of Southern Arizona today and tomorrow because of 20-30 mph winds and humidity as low at 7%. That all can contribute to dangerous fire conditions. We’ll stay near 100 degrees tomorrow before temps drop into the mid 80s Wednesday.
Warm and windy conditions this weekend

4 days ago | kold.com | John Macaluso

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Today will be breezy with potential blowing dust as well. High temperatures in the Tucson area will sit in the mid 90s, with Cochise County a little bit cooler in the high 70s to mid 80s. There is also an Air Quality Alert in place today for Cochise County due to high winds. Tomorrow will be a First Alert Action Day because it will be the first 100 degree day we’ve seen in Tucson for some time. Today: Patchy blowing dust between 11am and 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 97.
Investigation underway after body found inside Sun Lakes home

4 days ago | kold.com | Alexis Cortez

SUN LAKES, AZ (AZFamily) — Deputies are investigating after a body was found in a Sun Lakes home early Saturday morning. The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office says around 5:30 a.m. deputies responded to reports of a body inside a home on Cherrywood Drive, east of Alma School Road. Details are limited at this time, but the sheriff’s office confirmed deputies located a “deceased adult body.”At this time, authorities are investigating the case as suspicious.
Ranchers request relief from Mexican wolf in Cochise County

5 days ago | kold.com | J.D. Wallace

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A program to reintroduce Mexican wolves to the wild started almost 30 years ago and has been successful for the endangered species. But some of the wolves are creating problems for ranchers who want changes to its status. Ranchers in southeast Arizona will tell you they’re dealing with the success of the Mexican wolf program’s increasing numbers and say it’s time for a change and have brought it up with Cochise County Supervisors.