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Saturday, January 24th, 2026
Good morning, Tucson. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Gracie Harvey received the keys to her new Habitat for Humanity home today (ending years of housing insecurity) on Tucson’s southside, marking a fresh start for her family. She contributed over 250 hours to build her home and complete the final unit of the Rodeo subdivision. KGUN 9
- ➤ The Salvation Army is collecting pop-top soups until Feb. 27 in Tucson to support people facing homelessness. The drive helps those without kitchen access by providing an essential food option. KGUN 9
- ➤ Blessings Through Action is breaking ground on two new buildings near Glenn and Country Club to expand affordable housing for people on fixed incomes—offering communal spaces and a transitional unit with rent capped at $700 a month. The nonprofit already manages 18 renovated homes and condos. KGUN 9
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ ASDB announced that the Berger Performing Arts Center on its Tucson campus will close on June 30 due to state funding cuts, leaving local theater groups and educational programs uncertain of where to perform (after 25 years of service). No new operator has been named. KGUN 9
- ➤ The Tucson Gem Show returns for its 12th year with 63 events featuring gems, minerals, fossils, and jewelry across various Tucson locations. Running now until mid-February (visit the event website for details), it brings together collectors and curious visitors. KVOA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ High school students can explore 30+ career and tech programs today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pima JTED's showcase at UA Bridges Tech Park (3300 S. Park Ave.) where live demos and hands-on activities explore career paths; enrollment opens Monday, Jan. 26. Tucson Sentinel
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Southern Arizona braced for winter weather as StormTracker 4 Alert Days were issued Friday and continue today (forecasters urge residents to stay prepared for potential impacts). KVOA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pima County’s Office of Digital Inclusion (ODI) was named a 2025 Visionary Digital Inclusion Trailblazer by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance today. The county plans to boost digital access with its Connect Pima action plan and a $30.3 million broadband project that will finish by June 2028. KVOA
- ➤ Pima County began a $2.7 million project in Catalina Foothills to replace undersized culverts with six concrete box culverts to address flood risks from the 2020 Bighorn Fire (construction will finish by summer). Residents in the area welcome the planned improvements. KVOA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Taylor Brown of Pima Community College set a new 400-meter record on Saturday, finishing in 47.02 seconds and earning ACCAC Men’s Track & Field Co-Athlete of the Week; his team will compete at the PVCC Indoor Invitational (at Paradise Valley Community College in Phoenix) on Saturday with events beginning at 9 a.m. Tucson Sentinel
- ➤ Pima Community College basketball player Kiley Sours-Miller earned ACCAC Division II Player of the Week by averaging 19.5 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 blocks during wins against Scottsdale and Phoenix Colleges from Jan. 11-17. The Aztecs will host South Mountain at West Campus Aztec Gymnasium on Saturday at 2 p.m. Tucson Sentinel
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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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Misael Barraza Diaz CD Release Concert
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $20-$30 + Dice fees — Experience authentic flamenco as master guitarist Misael Barraza Diaz releases his new album accompanied by talented artists.
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John Stowell Trio Performance
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $20-$30 — Experience the unique jazz sound of celebrated guitarist John Stowell live on stage.
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Miners Co-op Rock Show
January 30 - February 15 — Sports Park Tucson — Free entry — Discover unique gems, minerals, and handmade treasures from local vendors.
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KALOS Live Performance
7 p.m. — The Sea of Glass — Center for the Arts — Immerse yourself in a captivating evening of maritime-inspired music from the trio Kalos.
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Jazz Jam with Max Goldschmid
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $5-$10 + DICE fees — Sit in with talented multi-instrumentalist Max Goldschmid and enjoy an evening of jazz jams.
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Grupo Arizona Performance
6:30-9:00 p.m. — The Century Room — $10-$15 + DICE fees — Experience a captivating fusion of classical and jazz music with Grupo Arizona.
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Win, Lose or Draw Badly! Retro Game Show Night
6-10 p.m. — Hotel Congress — $15 + Dice fees — Tucson's longest-running live comedy show featuring artistic chaos and celebrity guests.
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Jeffrey Foucault Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Hotel Congress — $25-$30 + fees — Experience the distinctive voice of Jeffrey Foucault, renowned for his emotional songwriting and captivating live shows.
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76th Street Concert
7-10 p.m. — Hotel Congress — $25-$30 — Experience the soul-stirring harmonies of Nashville's Pop/Rock duo 76th Street in an intimate setting.
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