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Friday, February 6th, 2026
Good morning, Tucson. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tucson community leader Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC’s Savannah Guthrie, built her career at the University of Arizona and nurtured her faith to serve local groups—she remains a key influence in city initiatives. Arizona Daily Star
- ➤ West University, one of Tucson’s oldest neighborhoods, will see nearly all streets and sidewalks receive ADA ramps, milling, and paving funded by Proposition 411 (a voter-approved sales tax), with work expected to finish by the end of July to improve accessibility and drainage for residents, students, and visitors. KGUN 9
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Town of Marana will host a free New Orleans Jazz Party featuring the Wildcat Jazz Band at the Ed Honea Marana Municipal Complex (5–7 p.m.) on Thursday, Feb. 19, as part of its Concerts in the Courtyard series, and families are invited to bring canned or pet food for the Marana Food Bank. KVOA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Arizona will build a modular mineral processing facility at its San Xavier Underground Mining Laboratory (near Sahuarita) with $3 million in federal earmark funding. The facility is set to train next-generation metallurgical engineers and strengthen the mining workforce in the state. KVOA
- ➤ The Arizona School for the Deaf and the Blind board voted 5-2 to relocate its campus to Copper Creek Elementary School and trim teaching staff. Tensions arose during the meeting, and objections from 11 families did not stop the move. KVOA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Arizona softball beat Southern Utah 8-0 by run-rule on Thursday afternoon in game one of the Candrea Classic. Arizona Daily Star
- ➤ The University of Arizona women’s basketball team ended a six-game losing streak by winning 10 points over Kansas State on Wednesday, Feb. 4 at McKale Center. Key players Noelani Cornfield (21 points) and Blessing Adebanjo (17 points) helped secure the win. The Daily Wildcat
- ➤ Pima Community College freshman guard Isaiah Hill (Premier Prep Academy) averaged 23 points, 8 assists, 5 rebounds, and 2 steals during Jan. 25-31 as the Aztecs won two road games at Glendale and Mesa Community Colleges. The team will resume ACCAC play Saturday at Scottsdale Community College at 4 p.m. Tucson Sentinel
- ➤ The University of Arizona women's basketball team ended 6-game losing streak with a 72-62 win over Kansas State on Feb. 4 at McKale Center, as Sumayah Sugapong recorded a double-double and Noelani Cornfield scored 21 points; the Wildcats will travel to play No. 20 West Virginia on Saturday, Feb. 7. The Daily Wildcat
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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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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 multi-instrumentalist Max Goldschmid and the house band during an open jam session.
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