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Friday, February 27th, 2026
Good morning, Tucson. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Davis-Monthan is hosting Heritage Flight Training from now through Sunday as historic warplanes fly with modern jets to showcase the Air Force's evolution — residents can spot the formations near the base. KGUN 9
- ➤ City of Tucson's Hope in the Park invites volunteers and vendors to a one-day resource fair on Mar. 6 at Freedom Park (5000 E. 29th St.) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to provide vital services such as health screenings and legal aid for unsheltered residents. KVOA
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, Tucson Fire rescued a dog trapped behind a 7,000-volt electric fence near Toole and 16th Street. Firefighters laddered to the roof and safely retrieved the pet — returning it to its owner. KGUN 9
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Savannah Guthrie plans to return to NBC’s Today show while increasing the reward to $1 million (her missing mother was abducted from a Tucson-area home nearly a month ago). KOLD News 13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Thousands of Tucsonans filled the Southside on Thursday (Feb. 26) for the 101st Tucson Rodeo Parade. Over 2,000 participants showcased mariachi bands, horses and historical wagons as local families enjoyed the tradition and headed to the rodeo grounds for further festivities. KGUN 9
- ➤ The 2026 Tucson Rodeo Parade (4-5 p.m. today) will feature colorful floats and live music downtown as local organizers invite residents to join the festive celebration. KOLD News 13
- ➤ Blind Summit Theatre's touring puppet show 'Sex Lives of Puppets' uses humor to tackle love and modern relationships; it is playing at UA's Marroney Theatre through Saturday + the performance marks the final U.S. stop on its international tour. Tucson Sentinel
- ➤ On Jan. 22, the University of Arizona’s Confluencecenter hosted its annual Show & Tell at Playground Bar & Lounge. Lydia Otero, Raul Aguirre and Mayor Regina Romero discussed Tucson’s Chicano heritage and a potential museum at Joel Valdez Library or Grande Avenue and Mission Road; no start date is set. The Daily Wildcat
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ In 2025, the Mexican gray wolf population reached at least 319 in Arizona and New Mexico (the region), bringing the species near the threshold for being downlisted from endangered to threatened. Arizona Daily Star
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pima County Transportation will repair pavement on El Camino de Tres Arroyos from Musket Road to Trico Road from March 2 to March 27. Work (6 a.m. to 6 p.m.) is expected to cause traffic delays and lane closures. KVOA
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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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Tucson Roadrunners vs. Henderson Silver Knights
6:30 PM — Tucson Arena — Check for ticket prices — Watch the exciting showdown as the Roadrunners face off against the Silver Knights.
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Rodney Crowell: Airline Highway Tour
7:30-10:30 p.m. — La Rosa — Cost TBA — Experience a night of award-winning country music from the legendary Rodney Crowell.
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