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Saturday, February 7th, 2026
Good morning, Tucson. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds gathered at St. Philips in the Hills Church in Tucson Wednesday night for a candlelight vigil and prayer service to support Nancy Guthrie and her family. The event was organized by Savannah Guthrie's close friends Sally Shamrell and Lisa Contreras. KVOA
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Tucson Fire Department crews put out a small fire at Spanish Trail Motel on Friday night at 305 E. Benson Highway; no injuries were reported as firefighters used a deck gun, blitz monitor & aerial master stream in a mutual-aid call with South Tucson Fire Department. KVOA
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A beloved South Tucson restaurant has reopened after a 2023 arson fire forced two years of rebuilding. The family-owned Crossroads Restaurant now welcomes customers at 2602 S. 4th Ave and operates Thursday through Monday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. KGUN 9
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind approved more than 60 staffers for its campus move from Tucson to Oro, putting dozens at risk of layoff as relocation plans progress. Arizona Daily Star
- ➤ University of Arizona journalism students are learning to spot misinformation during News Literacy Week, with classes held on campus in Tucson. The course teaches them to check sources and evaluate headlines (a key skill in today’s digital age). KGUN 9
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Wildcats trailed for five runs before scoring six in the sixth inning to edge the Sooners for an 11-6 win on February 6 in Tucson. Photos captured the comeback as the NCAA softball team rallied in a strong finish. Arizona Daily Star
- ➤ The Arizona Wildcats softball team faces No. 3 Oklahoma today at Hillenbrand Stadium in a weekend series (Feb.6 to Feb.8). Ranked No. 18, the Wildcats are set to prove themselves early in the season. The Daily Wildcat
- ➤ The University of Arizona women’s basketball team is playing No. 20 West Virginia University today at noon in Morgantown, West Virginia (they won against Kansas State recently). The Daily Wildcat
- ➤ The University of Arizona men’s basketball team returns home to face Oklahoma State in McKale Center today at 2 p.m. Members of the 2001 Final Four team will be honored at halftime to mark its 25-year anniversary. The Daily Wildcat
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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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AR Flamenco Performance
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $25-$35 + Dice fees — Experience the authenticity of flamenco with a celebrated local artist and live musicians in an intimate setting.
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