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Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Good morning, Tucson. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local groups offer free and discounted food in Tucson this week. Today, Interfaith Community Services provides food boxes at the South Tucson Housing Authority plus upcoming events include produce giveaways and meal programs at several sites, with distribution continuing into May. Tucson Sentinel
- ➤ After increased federal immigration enforcement raised local concerns, many Tucson residents now carry extra forms of identification (passport cards and Social Security cards) to avoid mistaken stops. Local advocates say this precaution is growing statewide. Tucson Sentinel
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Southern Arizona Girl Scouts now mix in-person cookie booths with online sales and digital payments so that girls learn business skills and fund local trips. Sisters Ari and Marley Begay sell hundreds of boxes at grocery stores and online, adapting their century-old tradition to a changing market (Apple Pay). KGUN 9
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 18th annual Tucson Tattoo Expo will run from March 6-8 at Casino Del Sol. Organizer Jon Lewis said the event will bring local and regional tattoo artists together via skill contests and consultations for both enthusiasts and the tattoo curious. Tucson Sentinel
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Arizona broke its Giving Day record in Tucson with a $20 million gift that raised total donations to nearly $25.7 million from Feb. 11-17. The match for academic priorities will fund a new Presidential Strategic Leadership Fund (supporting future research and student success). KVOA
- ➤ Tucson mourns beloved high school coach Bob Vielledent — known as Coach V — who served as a teacher and mentor for decades and earned Hall of Fame honors; his legacy has shaped local student-athletes in schools across the community. KGUN 9
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Attorney General Kris Mayes announced a settlement with Reynolds Consumer Products to stop selling Hefty recycling bags that falsely suggest recyclability in Arizona. Reynolds will pay restitution and must redesign its packaging (customers can file complaints by Oct. 1). KVOA
- ➤ USDA finalized agreements in late 2024 to distribute $400M in drought aid to local irrigation districts, associations, and tribes but the funds remain locked as groups (including one serving Eloy) await instructions to repair aging canal systems amid worsening water shortages. Tucson Sentinel
- ➤ The Pima County Sheriff’s Department will host a Dispose-A-Med event on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Prince Chapel AME Church to offer residents a safe way to discard unused or expired medications (items like inhalers and creams will not be accepted). KVOA
- ➤ Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes reached a settlement with Reynolds Consumer Products on Monday over trash bags promoted as recyclable that local facilities do not accept (Reynolds will pay $212,000 and redesign its packaging), and affected residents can file for restitution before Oct. 1. KOLD News 13
- ➤ Tucson's south side got a new fire station today with updated safety systems (advanced safety features) to help firefighters work faster and safer. KOLD News 13
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Arizona men's tennis beat UC San Diego 7 to 0 in singles and doubles at the Tucson Country Club on Saturday, Feb. 21. The Wildcats will face Arizona State in Tempe on Friday, Feb. 27. The Daily Wildcat
- ➤ The Arizona Wildcats men’s basketball team moved to No. 2 in the AP Poll after beating Houston 73-66 Saturday — they play Baylor today on the road. KOLD News 13
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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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Aimee Mann Concert
8-11 p.m. — Rialto Theatre — Prices include all fees — Enjoy an evening of music with the talented Aimee Mann in Tucson.
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The Descendents & Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls
7-9 p.m. — Rialto Theatre — Tickets required — Experience an evening of passionate folk/punk music from rising stars Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls.
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Zepparella Tribute Concert
8-10 p.m. — Rialto Theatre — Cost not specified — Celebrate the legacy of a beloved band with a spirited musical tribute.
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Tucson Tattoo Expo #18
3 PM - 11 PM (Fri) | 11 AM - 11 PM (Sat) | 11 AM - 7 PM (Sun) — Casino Del Sol — $15 Day / $20 Weekend Pass — Explore live tattooing, contests, and art at the vibrant tattoo expo.
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Mute Swan Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — La Rosa — Tickets available — Enjoy the melodic experience of Mute Swan performing their song 'Burnt Almonds'.
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TMC Arizona Distance Classic Half-Marathon
Half-Marathon — 8 a.m. — Oro Valley, AZ — Entry fee required — Experience an exciting day of running at the Arizona Distance Classic.
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