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Tuesday, January 13th, 2026
Good morning, Tucson. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tucson Subaru donated over 500 new winter coats to nonprofit Youth On Their Own to help homeless youth stay in school, CEO Elizabeth Slater said + the donation eases winter weather challenges in Tucson. KVOA
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Tucson Electric Power said about 2,400 Eastside customers are without power today because a vehicle damaged equipment. The outage stretches along East Speedway from Kolb to Harrison and up to neighborhoods south of East Tanque Verde. KGUN 9
- ➤ Over the weekend, a three-ton boulder fell onto Sabino Canyon's paved road after heavy rain and strong winds loosened dirt, damaging the trail and nearby cacti; crews plan to remove it piece by piece as officials urge hikers to be cautious. KGUN 9
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Nathan's Famous opened its first Tucson location today on North Fourth Avenue (628 N. Fourth Ave), making it the state's only operating store. The fast food outlet, known for its annual hot dog-eating contest, serves hot dogs, burgers and chicken sandwiches. KGUN 9
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local metalheads are hosting Mosh for Mental Health—a kid-friendly benefit show at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at 191 Toole that is their first event since COVID-19 to raise funds for Casa de los Niños supporting kids and families facing trauma. Tucson Sentinel
- ➤ The Downtown Tucson 2026 Haiku Hike is accepting haiku entries until Feb. 2 (8 a.m. to 11:55 p.m.) in the downtown area. Poets may submit one entry with up to three haikus, and winners from 2025 cannot participate this year. Downtown Tucson
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Amphitheater Unified School District plans to close four elementary schools after classes end in May because fewer students are enrolled; the board votes on the plan today and students will move to new schools next fall. Tucson Sentinel
- ➤ University of Arizona students are testing Alaskan kelp as an additive in poultry feed using a 25-foot solar drying tower. The project, funded by the Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation, uses only sun energy to dry produce + kelp and reduce food waste. KGUN 9
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Reid Park Zoo in Tucson is accepting unwanted holiday lights for recycling in partnership with Recyco, Inc. Residents can drop off broken or working string lights at the zoo entrance until Jan. 31 (additional Recyco drop-off sites are available around town). KVOA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Bureau of Reclamation released a draft environmental impact statement Friday that sets new operating guidelines for Lake Powell and Lake Mead, with a comment period ending on March 2 + basin commissioners work to build consensus before current agreements expire at year-end. Tucson Sentinel
- ➤ After almost six years of construction, Tucson’s Downtown Links Improvement Project nears completion — crews are finishing the new overpass, underpass and roadway paving to improve connectivity and safety downtown. A ribbon-cutting celebration is planned for spring. KGUN 9
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Pima Animal Care Center is hosting a free spay and neuter event for outdoor, unowned cats from Feb. 13 to Feb. 15 at its facility at 4000 N. Silverbell Road where residents can get microchips, vaccines and ear tip services. Assistance with traps or carriers is available via email. KVOA
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Tucson started new housing rules on Jan. 1 that let duplexes, triplexes, and townhomes be built on single-family lots to boost affordable options. The move has sparked debate among residents (some worry about design changes) while officials say it will increase supply. KVOA
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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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P.O.P - The Paul Opocensky Project
6-10 p.m. — Roadies | Lanes + Games + Gastropub — Ticket prices vary — Experience soulful original music and covers from Tucson's own Paul Opocensky.
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P.O.P - The Paul Opocensky Project
6-10 p.m. — Mercado San Agustín — Check for entry details — Experience soulful acoustic grunge with Tucson's own Paul Opocensky in a vibrant venue.
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Guitar Performance featuring Joaquín Clerch and Soprano Elena Rivera
7-11 p.m. — Holsclaw Hall — Ticketed event — Experience the enchanting collaboration of renowned guitarist Joaquín Clerch and acclaimed soprano Elena Rivera in a night of classical music.
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