Scoops: Tucson Young Reporter Stories
Raccoon Wins the Internet
Raccoon Wins the Internet On July 13, a wild raccoon named Jimothy went viral online. Jimothy was spotted by Kiana Hall, a resident of the Ballard neighborhood in Seattle, Washington. Jimothy caught her eye because she originally thought that he was a cat and wanted to get a closer look.
Children’s Museum Tucson Celebrates 40 Years
Children’s Museum Tucson Celebrates 40 Years On July 18 the Children’s Museum Tucson celebrated its 40th anniversary by having a party for all the families of Tucson. Representatives from the mayor and governor’s offices read proclamations commending the museum for shaping young minds and recognizing children as the future. Visitors
It’s a Summer of Soccer in Tucson
It’s a Summer of Soccer in Tucson Did you know that the World Cup is not the only soc- cer event happening this summer? FC Tucson still has games. I was invited as a reporter to cover their Youth Night Game and this is what happened. When I got to
Our Trip to Great Wolf Lodge Was Amazing
Our Trip to Great Wolf Lodge Was Amazing Looking for a summer vacation destination close to home that offers thrilling fun and adventure without the scorching desert heat? Come to Great Wolf Lodge in Scottsdale, Arizona! This family-friendly resort offers avariety of exciting activities such as a huge water park,
‘Beauty and the Beast’ Is Live on Stage!
‘Beauty and the Beast’ Is Live on Stage! “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” plays in Tucson from June 16-June 21 at Centennial Hall. Touring with “Beauty and the Beast” is Stephen Mark Lukas, who plays the role of Gaston. “One of the first shows I saw on Broadway was ‘Beauty
Saguaro City Gets Kooky with ‘The Addams Family’
Saguaro City Gets Kooky with ‘The Addams Family’ From June 26 to 28, Saguaro City Music Theatre will present “The Addams Family” as part of its annual summer theatre program, Studio Arts Presents. After auditions, I had the opportunity to interview Penelope Paschke-Wood, who will be playing the role of
Tucson Soccer Teams Compete in Vegas
Tucson Soccer Teams Compete in Vegas The ball is kicked to me. In that moment, I feel and hear nothing as I race toward the goal and shoot. The ball flies straight into the corner of the net. I scored. I couldn’t believe it. The crowd was shouting my name,
Spindle Happy to Return to Tucson
Spindle Happy to Return to Tucson In February, Dan Spindle, an anchor for Good Morning Tucson on KGUN9, came to my school to read and talk to students about his career. He read a book about whether a shark or an orca would win in a battle against each other
Finding A Summer Camp at 2026 Camp Expo
Finding A Summer Camp at 2026 Camp Expo Do you know what you are doing this summer? I have some ideas now that I had the opportunity to go to a Summer Camp Expo put on by Bear Essential News! It took place at the Tucson Mall on March 7.
Will AZ See a Superbloom?
Will Arizona See a Superbloom? In the December of 2025, we had random rainfall showers, which was surprising and confusing. This made phenologists, who are scientists that predict events in nature, think that we would have a potential superbloom, which is an excessive amount of blooming of wildflowers in the
Travel into the Past at Renaissance Festival
Travel into the Past at Renaissance Festival Have you heard of the Renaissance Festival? Just imagine it as if you went to the past. There’s jousting, giant turkey legs, and performances in outdoor theaters. Keep reading to learn more about the Renaissance Festival. When you first walk in, you can
Autistic Doll Is a Barbie, Too
Autistic Doll Is a Barbie, Too Twenty-nine years ago, Share-A-Smile Becky was born. She was a wheelchair user Barbie. Throughout the years, Mattel has created more disabled Barbies for every disabled child, invisible disabilities or not. This year, in 2026, the “Autistic Barbie” doll was made by Mattel and inspired