Tucson
Today
Friday, January 9th, 2026
Good morning, Tucson. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents gathered at the January 8th Memorial at Safeway at Ina and Oracle to mark the 15-year anniversary of the tragedy that claimed six lives. A bell rang and taps played (evoking shared grief and courage) as a moment of silence was held on the House floor in Washington. KVOA
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A Minnesota company that owns two megadairies in the Willcox Basin announced it will take 2,000 acres of farmland out of production and set up an $11 million fund to help local neighbors. Arizona Daily Star
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Governor Katie Hobbs and the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity announced an extra $3 million for the BuildItAZ Apprenticeship Initiative to train workers for over 20,000 construction jobs by 2030 — ten grantees will expand programs to boost local career opportunities. KVOA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Three years after voters approved Prop. 308 to grant in-state tuition to undocumented high school graduates, many local colleges enforce varied documentation requirements and inconsistent processing; advocates say the state left implementation to local schools, making it hard for eligible students to benefit. Tucson Sentinel
- ➤ Families must submit open enrollment applications today for Tucson USD to secure their child's spot + the district reported half of its students are already enrolled. KOLD News 13
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tucson is under a StormTracker 4 Alert as valley rain + mountain snow are forecasted to continue through tonight. KVOA
- ➤ Tucson has partnered with Hefty ReNew and Byfusion to launch the Orange Bin program to reduce plastic waste by recycling items like straws and foam; residents can pick up an orange bag at select stores or their Ward Council Office and drop it off at designated sites. City of Tucson
- ➤ The Environmental Services Department released its 2025 performance numbers yesterday, reporting 24,619 graffiti cleanups, 686,716 tons of trash, and other efforts as they prepare for 2026. Residents are encouraged to report issues + volunteer. City of Tucson
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, Western Apaches appeared before a Ninth Circuit panel in Phoenix to challenge a mandated land transfer that would let Resolution Copper start a copper mine on their ancestral sacred land (arguing that the environmental study ignored pipeline safety risks). The legal challenge continues in appeals. Tucson Sentinel
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Iowa Wild at Tucson Roadrunners
7-8:30 p.m. — Tucson Arena — Ticket information available — Experience thrilling AHL hockey as the Roadrunners showcase their talented prospects against the Wild.
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Jazz Jam with Max Goldschmid
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $5-$10 + DICE fees — Enjoy an evening of live jazz with Max Goldschmid and the house band in an informal jam session.
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The Unafraid Storyteller Writing Retreat
Jan 11-15 — 14301 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ — Registration required — A weeklong retreat fostering authenticity in writing.
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Team Trivia Night at Pueblo Vida Brewing Company
7-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Free entry — Grab your team and enjoy a fun-filled night of trivia and chances to win gift card prizes.
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Leftover Salmon Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — La Rosa — Ticketed event — Experience Colorado’s great purveyors of Americana music in an intimate setting.
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Asphalt Astronaut Concert
7-11 p.m. — Vertigo Wines — Check for entry details — Enjoy live music from Tucson's acclaimed singer-songwriter Asphalt Astronaut.
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P.O.P - The Paul Opocensky Project
10 AM – 2 PM — St. Philip's Plaza Market — Free entry — Experience soulful live music by singer-songwriter Paul Opocensky in a vibrant market setting.
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Paint with Pigs Fundraiser
2-4 p.m. — Ironwood Pig Sanctuary — $45 — Enjoy a unique painting experience alongside friendly pig rescues while supporting a good cause.
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Terell Stafford with the Century Jazz Orchestra
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $35-$50 tickets — Experience the vibrant sounds of jazz as Terell Stafford celebrates 60 years of Monday nights at the Village Vanguard.
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Jenny Scheinman Concert
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $30-$45 Tickets + DICE fees — Experience acclaimed violinist Jenny Scheinman as she brings her unique vision of American music to life.
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