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Saturday, February 14th, 2026
Good morning, Tucson. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, a banner showing support for the family of Nancy Guthrie was hung outside News 4 Tucson studios on Stone and Drachman. By Friday morning, over 70 local residents had added messages of prayer, love, and hope to the banner. KVOA
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Tucson Fire responded to a diesel spill on Friday at 10:19 a.m. at 3757 N. Romero Road after a truck's damaged tank leaked about 300 gallons; crews contained the leak — securing and draining the tank by 11:53 a.m. KGUN 9
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Arizona Athletics and Arizona Sports Enterprises announced a 15-year naming rights partnership with ALKEME Insurance that renames McKale Memorial Center as McKale Center at ALKEME Arena. The deal, valued at $27.7 million, will launch student programs and small business engagement over the coming years. KGUN 9
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A Tucson private school is keeping teachers with the same students for up to eight years to build steady learning bonds (the model is designed to promote consistency and success). KOLD News 13
- ➤ Pima County will start a sliding fee for the Pima Early Education Program to fund more classes without extra county funds — enrollment for next school year is starting as staff work with schools to share details. KVOA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Forest Service is set to hire seasonal forestry technicians on Feb. 20 (via USAjobs.gov) with positions available in Tucson, Nogales, Douglas, Hereford, and Safford. Seasonal fire-hire events are also underway for interested local residents. KGUN 9
- ➤ Davis-Monthan Air Force Base will host F-35 Lightning jet training next Tuesday — Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. over southern Arizona, and residents should expect more noise ahead of the Heritage Flight Training Course scheduled for Feb. 26 — Mar. 1. Tucson Sentinel
- ➤ Rural Metro Fire took over operations of the South Tucson Fire Department this month after years of staffing and funding shortages+ the change is expected to bring steadier emergency services. KOLD News 13
- ➤ Arizona lawmakers introduced legislation to change Chiricahua National Monument into a national park. They said the move will preserve the area and boost local tourism, with more discussion coming soon. Arizona Daily Star
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Sugar Hill on Stone, an affordable housing project (1910 N. Stone Ave along the planned Bus Rapid Transit corridor), received a $500K grant from the Housing is Healthcare Fund. Construction began in June 2025 and will finish by the end of 2026, providing 66 units with 108 bedrooms. KVOA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The No.1 Arizona men’s basketball team, coming off their first loss, hosts Texas Tech at McKale Center today at 4:30 p.m. and plans to control rebounding to bounce back. The Daily Wildcat
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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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Wednesday Team Trivia Night at Pueblo Vida Brewing
7-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Free entry — Showcase your knowledge during a fun-filled trivia night with gift card prizes for winners.
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Greg Abate Quartet
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $25-$35 + DICE fees — Experience the mesmerizing saxophone skills of jazz legend Greg Abate in an engaging live performance.
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Strings and Winds Concert
2-4 p.m. — Tucson Symphony Center — $ — Experience the harmonious collaboration of strings and winds featuring music by Dvorák, Barber, and Valerie Coleman.
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Water Harvesting Design Certification Course
March 2-14 — Watershed Management Group — Registration required — Enhance your skills in water harvesting design through expert-led instruction and a guided tour.
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