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Saturday, February 28th, 2026
Good morning, Tucson. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of February.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A bee swarm attacked a person near Interstate 19 and Esperanza Boulevard in Green Valley on Feb. 27 when Santa Rita Fire District crews quickly responded and Pima County Sheriff’s Department deputies helped secure the area, with the victim transported to hospital in critical condition. KVOA
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sydney's Sweet Shoppe is set to open a new Northside location at Oracle and Ina Road this summer. The bakery (a Black-owned business) is expanding after gaining strong community support through social media. KGUN 9
- ➤ Tucson diners are giving national chains as much love as long-time local restaurants as new chains enter the market, prompting business experts to watch the competition closely. Arizona Daily Star
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Adiba Nelson (the first Black author in residence for Pima County Libraries) will launch her new children's book, Hazel's Best Day, in March, adding to her work leading local writing workshops. KGUN 9
- ➤ Sugar Hill Community Land Trust, led by Sadie Shaw, is restarting its oral history project to record stories from one of Tucson's first Black neighborhoods, with new interviews to be released on Soundcloud in the coming months. Tucson Sentinel
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wildflowers are blooming along roads and on hiking trails as days grow longer and temperatures warm up. The seasonal display can be seen across Tucson. Arizona Daily Star
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wayne Barnett is working as the new Parks and Recreation Director in Marana and plans to update the Master Plan this year (with community input guiding future developments). KVOA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Tucson VA Medical Center began major upgrades this fiscal year to boost care for veterans. Projects include new roofs, a renovated Community Living Center, upgraded mechanical systems, improved operating rooms + added perimeter fencing as part of a national modernizing effort. KVOA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Arizona Wildcats will rematch the Kansas Jayhawks at the McKale Center at ALKEME Arena, with the game set to spark local excitement. KVOA
- ➤ Jenny Allen and her volunteer Justin Sportsmedicine Team run a mobile clinic on the Tucson Rodeo grounds, treating bullfighters + bronc riders for sprains, strains and fractures as the competitive rodeo enters its final days. KGUN 9
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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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