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Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Tucson. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Former Border Patrol agent Art Del Cueto helped search for missing Tucson woman Nancy Guthrie on Monday in the Catalina Foothills. He combed the rugged desert terrain with the sheriff’s department and urged volunteers to coordinate with authorities. KGUN 9
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Jeff McNally crashed along the Loop near Sunset Bridge in October but was saved by Pima County maintenance worker Josh Chavez who performed CPR until help arrived, and months later reunited with Chavez & expressed his gratitude after returning to cycling. KGUN 9
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The IDEAS in Mind program supports autistic students seeking engineering internships with companies. Launched in 2020 and expanding despite political shifts in fall 2025, it offers career workshops — practical sessions on social skills, one-on-one consultations, and inclusive hiring training — to help students build essential workplace skills. The Daily Wildcat
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A study by University of Arizona and Arizona State University links fireground practices with elevated PFAS levels in career firefighters, identifying routines with contaminated gear and demographic factors + results were shared with fire service leaders to support enhanced safety protocols in the field. KVOA
- ➤ Tucson rodeo organizers are hosting the Chicks n Chaps Behind the Chutes Rodeo Clinic & Fundraiser to raise funds for breast cancer for the Arizona Foundation for Cancer. Arizona Daily Star
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Residents can attend the InFURmation Fair on Valentine's Day in Tucson, where over 26 animal welfare organizations offer pet resources+products and services for pet owners. Arizona Daily Star
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Pima Community College’s women’s basketball team upset Mesa Community College 76-69 to claim first place in the ACCAC Division II standings. Sophomore Kiley Sours-Miller surpassed 1,000 career points (finishing with 25 points and 10 rebounds), and the Aztecs will face Scottsdale Community College next Saturday at 2 p.m. Tucson Sentinel
- ➤ At the CAC Invitational on Saturday at Central Arizona College, the Pima Community College men’s track team featured sophomore Taylor Brown who broke his second indoor record with a 200-meter run in 20.98 seconds + the 4x400 relay team earned a national qualifying time. Tucson Sentinel
- ➤ The Arizona women's basketball team fell 88-69 to Oklahoma State at McKale Center on Feb. 1. The Wildcats (10-11 overall, 1-9 in Big 12 play) will meet Kansas State on Feb. 4 at 6 p.m. The Daily Wildcat
- ➤ At the CAC Invitational on Saturday at Central Arizona College, the Pima Community College women’s track team broke records; freshman Elizabeth Ugwu set a 44-year indoor shot put mark at 13.13m + teammates earned national qualifiers in triple jump as they will compete in upcoming Glendale meets. Tucson Sentinel
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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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