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Monday, March 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Tucson. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Southern Arizona Nurse Honor Guard dedicated a $3,000 bench (They Were There) at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park Sunday to honor fallen nurses and comfort families. The bench near the playground and splash pad at Ramada 5 was funded with donations and membership dues. KGUN 9
- ➤ Nurses unveiled a new bench at Brandi Fenton Park on Mar. 1 — it honors current, former, and late nurses. KVOA
- ➤ Community members gathered outside News 4 Tucson studios to support 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, who vanished from her Catalina Foothills home on Jan. 31, and lit over 100 candles (supporters also left flowers) as her family offers a $1 million reward for tips to her safe return. KVOA
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Journalists at KGUN 9 in Tucson are adapting to AI tools by using Engine Room to cut time on script formatting and social media tasks. The AI tool speeds up routine work while each post is reviewed by a manager (ensuring human oversight) to keep reporting personal. KGUN 9
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 2026 Fiesta De Los Vaqueros rodeo drew a sold-out crowd on March 1 in Tucson as it wrapped up its final day. KVOA
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A CAP video warns that severe cuts to water supplies could flatten the local economy, although some experts call the warning overly harsh. The agency says changes in water management may notably affect local business operations. Arizona Daily Star
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Tucson Village Farm is launching its new animal education center at the Barnyard Trot on March 7 at 9:00 a.m., featuring a herd of five goats, 24 chicks and interactive programs for kids plus additional community events like a sourdough pancake breakfast and team challenges. The Daily Wildcat
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The University of Arizona women’s basketball team ended their season with an 81+67 loss to Utah at Jon M. Huntsman Center on Saturday, Feb. 28. Junior guard Sumayah Sugapong scored a career-high 31 points as the team prepares for the Big 12 Tournament. The Daily Wildcat
- ➤ Arizona’s No. 2 men’s basketball team (27-2) will face No. 4 Iowa State (24-5) today at 8 p.m. MST at McKale Center as both squads prepare for the Big 12 Tournament after the Wildcats’ recent 23-point win over No. 14 Kansas. The Daily Wildcat
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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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Anthony Gomes Live Concert
7-10 p.m. — Hotel Congress — $22+ — Experience Anthony Gomes electrifying the stage with his powerful blues and rock performance.
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Hubbell Trading Post at the Tucson Festival of Books
9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. — The University of Arizona — Free entry — Witness author Gregg in conversation about his latest book ANTIHERO at the Tucson Festival of Books.
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