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Tuesday, March 10th, 2026
Good morning, Tucson. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Pima Animal Care Center is facing overcrowding as it shelters 450 dogs in a facility built for half that number — six dogs faced euthanasia by Monday, so officials urged residents to adopt or foster pets. The center is on N. Silverbell Rd. KGUN 9
- ➤ Tucsonans marched through downtown on Monday, Mar. 9 to honor International Women’s Day. The event united local community members who celebrated women’s contributions. KOLD News 13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local artist Levi Koenen turns recycled license plates, wood, soda tabs and old car parts into custom signs, lamps and more. His business (The Lost Highway Sign Company) will feature its work at the upcoming Fourth Avenue Street Fair and is now available in about 120 stores nationwide. KGUN 9
- ➤ The Tucson Sentinel team will appear at the Tucson Festival of Books this weekend on Saturday and Sunday. Guests can visit Booth 406 on the UA Mall (between the Bear Down Building and Main Library) to meet the team and cast votes in the Name our Newshound contest. Tucson Sentinel
- ➤ Investigative journalist Lise Olsen will discuss her true-crime book 'The Scientist and the Serial Killer' at a session from 3 to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday (at the Tucson Sentinel booth on the south side of the University of Arizona Mall) during the Tucson Festival of Books. Tucson Sentinel
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Shanee Page resigned from the Altar Valley Elementary School District Governing Board on March 3, leaving a vacancy in the district west of Tucson; the Pima County Superintendent of Schools Office is accepting applications until 5 p.m. on April 9 to fill the seat through Dec. 31, 2026. Tucson Sentinel
- ➤ Tucson baker Don Guerra was named ASU's first baker-in-residence. He plans to share his bread culture with students (via lectures and small group visits) at the School of Transborder Studies. Tucson Sentinel
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City of Tucson and Tucson Electric Power introduced an Energy Collaboration Agreement to support a cleaner, more resilient system. Public meetings are open for review today at 1 p.m. at TEP Headquarters — additional sessions are on March 11 and March 17. KVOA
- ➤ A MQ-9 Reaper drone will fly over Tucson today (as part of a scheduled test) according to local officials. KOLD News 13
- ➤ Tucson has introduced a new e-scooter corral at Park Avenue and First Street to improve pedestrian and ADA access, according to the Tucson Department of Transportation & Mobility. KVOA
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The University of Arizona will soon sell the 80-acre Al-Marah Equine Center (gifted by Arabian horse breeder Ruth Tankersley) as county officials and local groups explore a plan to restore part of the site along Sabino Creek. KGUN 9
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Wildcat Jaden Bradley was named Player of the Year at the 2026 Phillips 66 All-Big 12 Men's Basketball Awards, where teammate Tobe Awaka earned the Sixth Man Award and coach Tommy Lloyd was named Coach of the Year, marking Arizona's first series of honors in just two conference seasons. KGUN 9
- ➤ Tucson Police and Fire will face off in their annual first responders hockey game, a friendly event that celebrates local teamwork and brings community members together. The game will take place at a local rink later this month, offering fans an exciting chance to support their local heroes. KOLD News 13
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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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El Royale Beer Release
3-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Limited edition beer release — Celebrate the launch of a tropical Mai-Tai inspired hazy IPA with pineapple and coconut flavors.
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Wednesday Team Trivia Night
7-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Free entry — Test your wits and enjoy drinks while competing for fun prizes in a vibrant atmosphere.
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The Wildwoods Live
7-10 p.m. — Hotel Congress — $18-$28 + fees — Enjoy a lively evening with The Wildwoods from Lincoln, Nebraska, and Gabrielle Pietrangelo.
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Monster Jam
March 20th-22nd — Tucson Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling monster truck action and amazing stunts at this exciting show.
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KXCI’s 2nd Annual Baila el Pueblo Music Festival
4-10 p.m. — St. Augustine Cathedral — Cost info not provided — Celebrate cultural diversity with vibrant music and local food at this all-day festival.
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Nattali Rize Live in Concert
7-11:59 p.m. — The Sea of Glass — Center for the Arts — Experience a high-energy reggae show with Nattali Rize and her band uniting people through music.
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