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Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Tucson. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Television host Savannah Guthrie and her sister visited their mother's Tucson home on Monday, Mar. 2 to leave flowers in tribute after she went missing a month ago. Arizona Daily Star
- ➤ Pima County Parks & Recreation suspended daily fees for open and lap swim lessons on March 2, allowing families to take advantage of free recreational swimming this summer (fees still apply for other programs). The pools will open for Memorial Day weekend. KVOA
- ➤ Neighbors in Three Points raised over $5,000 and already spent $4,000 on repairs to Fuller Road — addressing dangerous potholes — with donations and a local contractor hired by residents Larry Worden and Kevin Kassner. They will gather about $1,133 more to complete the grading work. KGUN 9
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ KXCI will host its second annual Baila el Pueblo festival on Saturday, Mar. 21 at Monsignor Carrillo Plaza (outside St. Augustine Cathedral), featuring Latin and indigenous artists from local and international acts. Ticket sales will support the community radio station. Tucson Sentinel
- ➤ Logan Phillips is Tucson’s new poet laureate (also known as 'RECKON') until 2029 and will launch the ¡Somos Uno! Poetry and Storytelling Series at local venues. The bilingual poet, DJ and educator was chosen for his record of community engagement. Tucson Sentinel
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ TUSD will unveil 10 new electric school buses tomorrow at 10 a.m. at the Lee Instructional Resource Center Bus Yard on East Winsett Street to replace older diesel buses and cut carbon emissions — a key step toward a cleaner ride for students. KVOA
- ➤ TUSD launched 10 new electric school buses to replace older diesel buses and lower Tucson's greenhouse gas emissions. The buses (funded by an EPA grant, local rebates and bonds) are Arizona’s first to include vehicle-to-grid technology to send energy back during peak demand. KGUN 9
- ➤ A study from UA shows that there may be twice as many vertebrate species as we thought due to hidden genetic differences in animals — researchers say naming these species is key to conservation. KVOA
- ➤ Local third graders advanced to the Elite Eight in a statewide reading contest, showing strong literacy skills in Tucson. KOLD News 13
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Tucson Wildlife Center treated a Sonoran opossum after it was found injured on a residential road last October. After supportive care and surgery to remove a bone fragment, the opossum was released at dusk into a desert habitat away from busy roads. KVOA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pima County’s Board of Supervisors approved extra funds for the Short-Term Crisis and Emergency Resources program to help local services. Eligible agencies can apply for up to $75,000 each from Mar. 2 through Mar. 20 (Arizona time) with review recommendations due by April 16. KVOA
- ➤ The Arizona Senate approved a measure that drops the state capital gains tax cap on home sales (previously limited to the first $250K in gains for single filers), which may lead to increased real estate transactions in our community. Arizona Daily Star
- ➤ Today, construction begins on Tucson’s largest-ever 22nd Street Bridge Project that will close the road between Tucson Boulevard and Cherrybell Stravenue for three years. Drivers must follow detours via Broadway and 36th Street (with connections through Park Avenue, Kino Parkway, Country Club and Alvernon). KGUN 9
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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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Jazz Jam Session
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $5-$10 + DICE fees — Enjoy an evening of improvisational jazz with local musicians and a guest multi-instrumentalist.
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