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Tuesday, March 24th, 2026
Good morning, Tucson. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tucson Electric Power is ramping up upgrades as an early heatwave pushes temperatures into triple digits this March. The utility is working at sites (like the Kino Substation) to install larger transformers and keep power flowing for air conditioning. KVOA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Documents released by the DOJ showed that Epstein offered a $50k donation through the UA Foundation for a 2017 conference, with professor Hameroff + Chomsky maintaining ties with him while UA officials noted it was a one-time transaction. The Daily Wildcat
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A tiny elf owl spent nearly five months at Tucson Wildlife Center recovering from a wing fracture before being released back into the wild last week. The owl practiced hunting in an enclosure and was moved outdoors in February to adjust to natural conditions. KVOA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Crews removed the Cesar Chavez statue from Five Points downtown on Monday morning after vandals defaced it over the weekend. The bronze statue, created by local artist Luis Mena and installed in 2020, was taken down amid controversy following allegations in a New York Times article. KVOA
- ➤ City of Tucson will continue trash and recycling collection on March 30 even though city offices will close for a holiday review, and the Los Reales Sustainability Campus landfill will remain open; residents can check schedules online or via the Recycle Coach app. KVOA
- ➤ Tucson removed a 6-foot-tall César Chávez statue Monday from a well-known intersection south of downtown — city officials noted the removal follows a review of public monuments. Arizona Daily Star
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Banner UMC is the first Tucson hospital to use robotic surgery for living kidney donor transplants, allowing donors to leave the hospital the next day. Two sisters were the initial patients in February (with ten more surgeries scheduled to expand the technique). KOLD News 13
- ➤ Tucson Medical Center warns new parents that counterfeit car seats bought online—often from TikTok Shop—do not meet crash standards and could risk serious injury. The hospital advises buying directly from manufacturers or attending its car seat classes. KGUN 9
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Wildcats won on Mar. 23 and advanced to the Sweet 16 for the third consecutive year. The team showed strong skills in the tournament & kept fans eager for the next challenge. KVOA
- ➤ The Pima Community College softball team swept both doubleheader games at Scottsdale Saturday with key wins by Ferrentino and Camacho. The Aztecs will play at Chandler-Gilbert Community College Tuesday at noon (ACCAC conference doubleheader). Tucson Sentinel
- ➤ The No. 11 Arizona softball team won the rivalry series by taking two of three games against ASU. They will face No. 18 GCU today at 6 p.m. at Rita Hillenbrand Stadium in a conference matchup. The Daily Wildcat
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Stella Standingbear Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — The Rock — Ticket purchase required — Experience a dynamic concert from Stella Standingbear in a vibrant setting.
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TENWEST IdeaFunding Pitch Showcase
7-9:30 p.m. — Rialto Theatre — General Admission available — Catch Southern Arizona's longest running live startup pitch event showcasing innovative ideas.
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Evil Woman - The American ELO Experience
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Fox Tucson Theatre — Tickets required — Experience a spectacular performance by a 12-piece band blending classic rock and pop, just as Jeff Lynne intended.
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Ontario Reign vs. Tucson Roadrunners Game
6-8 p.m. — Tucson Convention Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling hockey game featuring a special House Band performance for Grateful Dead Night.
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Jazz Jam with Max Goldschmid
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $5-$10 + DICE fees — Experience a lively instrumental jam with Max Goldschmid and the house band.
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Beer Release: Albratross - Masters Edition
3-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Check out the new hazy IPA brewed in collaboration with The Broadway featuring Galaxy, Citra, and Simcoe hops.
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Wednesday Team Trivia Night
7-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Free entry — Test your trivia skills while enjoying drinks and vying for gift card prizes.
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Leonela Alejandro, Solo Guitar Concert
7-10 p.m. — Holsclaw Hall — Not specified — Experience the captivating performances of Leonela Alejandro, the grand prize winner of the Guitar Foundation of America competition.
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Easter Weekend at JW Starr Pass
4-6 p.m. — JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa — Check for pricing — Enjoy activities like an animal encounter and movie under the stars.
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Easter Weekend Prime Rib Dinner
April 4-6 — The Keg Steakhouse + Bar — $55 per person — Celebrate Easter with a delicious three-course prime rib dinner featuring delectable desserts.
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