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Monday, February 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Tucson. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Savannah Guthrie, a Tucson-raised journalist, was named the new co-anchor on NBC's Today show alongside Matt Lauer; she will begin her role on Friday. Arizona Daily Star
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dealers at the Tucson Gem Show are facing new tariff rules that may alter gem prices (and sourcing) as they work to keep the event vibrant for local buyers. KOLD News 13
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Officials from the Pima County Sheriff's Department are seeking help to locate 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, who was last seen Saturday near her home on E. Skyline Drive (North Campbell Avenue) in Tucson as they prepare for a news conference at 8:45 p.m. tonight. KVOA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The UA Women in Science and Engineering program helps female STEM students with mentorship + research opportunities to overcome imposter syndrome. The program paired 55 mentor-mentee pairs in 2023-2024 to build confidence for internships and career growth. The Daily Wildcat
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Former congresswoman Gabby Giffords held a roundtable discussion in Tucson on Feb. 1 with local leaders (including Mayor Regina Romero) to address community issues. KVOA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Pima Community College softball team completed a four-game sweep at El Paso Community College on Saturday by scoring 27 runs in a doubleheader (45 runs total over four games). They will open ACCAC conference play on Tuesday at noon at the West Campus Aztec Softball Field. Tucson Sentinel
- ➤ In the Big 12 game on Feb. 1, the Arizona Wildcats lost 88-69 to the Oklahoma State Cowgirls in Tucson, as the team struggled to keep pace throughout the match. Arizona Daily Star
- ➤ On Saturday, the Pima Community College Aztecs split a home doubleheader with Yavapai College, losing the opener but winning the second by five runs. The Aztecs will return to West Campus Aztec Field Tuesday at noon for a non-conference doubleheader against Cochise College. Tucson Sentinel
- ➤ University of Arizona’s women tennis team (3 to 2 record) lost 4 to 0 to SMU on Saturday, Jan. 31 at the Styslinger/Altec Tennis Complex in Dallas, Texas in both singles and doubles matches. The team will travel to Santa Barbara for the UCSB invitational tournament. The Daily Wildcat
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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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USA Junior All-American Games
Feb 13-15 — Kino Sports Complex — Competitive youth baseball tournament — Experience thrilling games with over 100 youth teams competing during President's Day weekend.
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Fine Valentine Run and Relay 2026
8 AM — Gentle Ben's — Registration fee required — Celebrate love and fitness with exciting races and a fun walk in Tucson.
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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 instrumental jams with multi-instrumentalist Max Goldschmid and the house band.
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BYU Cougars vs. Arizona Wildcats Men's Basketball
7-9 p.m. — McKale Memorial Center — Cost info not provided — High-stakes Big 12 rematch as No. 22 BYU faces No. 1 Arizona.
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Boogie T Live in Tucson
9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. — Gentle Ben's — Ticket information not provided — Experience the high-energy beats of Boogie T as he brings his unique sound from the Louisiana bayou to the Tucson stage.
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USPA Tested and Open 2026 Arizona Powerlifting Classic
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Tucson Strength — Registration required — Compete in powerlifting events with both tested and non-tested divisions available.
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