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Friday, April 10th, 2026
Good morning, Tucson. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A road on Tucson’s southwest side was closed on Thursday due to downed power lines on the northbound lanes of Cardinal Avenue near Drexel Road and Vermont Street — Tucson Electric Power responded, though no reopening time was provided. KVOA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson will create the Gulshan Sethi, MD Endowed Professorship in Cardiothoracic Surgery with $1M from donors, honoring Dr. Sethi who performed Arizona’s first single-lung transplant. The endowment will support recruiting talent and fulfilling a matching $25M challenge for the Sarver Heart Center. KVOA
- ➤ Arizona’s public universities have quietly ended DEI programs over the past year after receiving a federal threat last February. Officials at ASU, NAU, and UA have not explained how changes like renaming programs and consolidating resource centers will affect students. Tucson Sentinel
- ➤ More than 500 students at Pima Community College signed commitment letters on Thursday, Apr. 9 at the Aviation Technology Center, pledging to complete their career and technical programs — a move that also featured a job fair with local employers connecting with students. KGUN 9
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Environmental Services Department partnered with local organizations for the Tucson Zero Waste drive through event held Saturday, Mar. 28 at Catalina United Methodist Church. The event welcomed 495 vehicles and diverted thousands of pounds of materials (from scrap metal, paper, and electronics) from the landfill. City of Tucson
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tucson Parks and Recreation is proposing cost increases for sports, aquatics, and KIDCO camps that may begin in July if approved. The council will vote on June 9 and public meetings run until April 20 (also addressing changes for Udall Park pickleball) to provide more details. KGUN 9
- ➤ More than 400,000 Arizonans lost SNAP benefits since July (including 180,000 children), prompting many local residents to rely on food banks as they wait to reapply for assistance. Federal policy changes such as expanded work requirements and fewer exemptions have left families struggling to secure food help. KVOA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Todd Holthaus, head coach of the Aztecs, is named NJCAA Division II National Coach of the Year after leading Pima Community College women's basketball to its first championship. He finished a season with a 30 to 4 record and 18 in a row wins while earning multiple accolades in his 19th season. Tucson Sentinel
- ➤ Two players on the Pima Community College men's basketball team earned NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) Division II All-American honors on Wednesday. Freshman Isaiah Hill was named to the First Team and sophomore Isaac Johnson received Honorable Mention, marking the 14th and 15th nods for Pima. Tucson Sentinel
- ➤ Arizona Wildcats were honored today at the state Capitol for their historic run as lawmakers passed a proclamation for Arizona Wildcats Day. Head Coach Tommy Lloyd credited strong community support — bipartisan lawmakers applauded the team's achievement. KVOA
- ➤ Pima Community College women's basketball duo Kilee Sours-Miller and Melicia Nelson were named First Team NJCAA Division II All-Americans after impressive seasons — Sours-Miller averaged 19.1 points while Nelson earned MVP honors with key performances. Tucson Sentinel
- ➤ Arizona baseball defeated New Mexico State 13-3 Wednesday night at Hi Corbett Field, with strong pitching from McKinney and a surge in the sixth inning. The Wildcats are traveling to Fort Worth today — a three-game series beginning Friday, Apr. 10. The Daily Wildcat
- ➤ Lawmakers honored the Wildcats with a proclamation that designated April 9 (Wildcats Day) in honor of the team's Final Four run. Coach Tommy Lloyd and the team attended the ceremony. KOLD News 13
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Asphalt Astronaut Performance
4-8 p.m. — The Hoppy Vine — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening with acclaimed Tucson singer-songwriter Asphalt Astronaut as she showcases her latest music.
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Garrison Keillor with Richard Dworsky
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Rialto Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of storytelling and music with Garrison Keillor and special guest Richard Dworsky.
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TACOS, DRINK SPECIALS & A DJ FOR CYCLOVIA
We'll be opening at 10AM for CYclovia nd will be slingin' street tacos, fresh margaritas beers, wines and other tasty bevs with DJ Becca Dillon spinning som awesome tunes!
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Back To The Future - The Musical
Tues, Apr 14th – Sun, Apr 19th — Centennial Hall UA — Ticket required — Experience the time-traveling adventure of Marty McFly and Doc Brown in this award-winning Broadway adaptation.
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25th Annual Greenhouse Engineering Design & Crop Production Short Course
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Controlled Environment Agriculture Center — Varies — Explore cutting-edge sustainability and innovation in controlled environment agriculture over three days.
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THIS WEEK AT THE ROYAL ROOM! 450 N. 6TH AVE.!!!
DJ'S, TATTOO'S, FOOD TRUCKS AND ALL THE GOOD TIMES! ROYAL INK W/ HALSERO ON THURSDAY W/ ODD DOGS FOOD CART, JEANNINE AND DMITRI ON FRIDAY W/ SUMABOLIVIAN FOOD TRUCK!
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Henderson Silver Knights vs. Tucson Roadrunners
6-9 p.m. — Tucson Convention Center — Cost info not provided — Catch the professional ice hockey clash between the Tucson Roadrunners and the Henderson Silver Knights.
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8th Annual Margarita Festival
6-10 p.m. — The Oasis at Wild Horse Ranch — Free entry — Enjoy margarita tastings, live music, and support local vendors in a scenic desert setting.
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Mamma Coal Full Band Concert
6-10 p.m. — The Maverick King of Clubs — Ticket prices not listed — Experience the lively sounds of Mamma Coal, a rising country music star, alongside her full band in Tucson.
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The Ukulele Orchestra Of Great Britain
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Centennial Hall, Tucson, AZ — Tickets available — Enjoy an entertaining evening with the quirky charm of The Ukulele Orchestra.
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A Night With David Lee Roth
7-11 p.m. — Rialto Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the electrifying performance of 'Diamond Dave' in a night of rock and nostalgia.
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