Good morning, Tucson.

The Autism Society of Southern Arizona supports nearly 7,000 community members each year from its office on E.

Speedway Blvd and will host its annual All In For Autism event on Sat. April 19 — an effort that helps families and individuals connect and prepare for the future. Executive director Kate Elliott says the nonprofit provides essential resources as children grow into adults.

The 2025 Pima County Fair will start on April 17 at 3 p.m. in Tucson and will offer carnival rides, deep-fried food, vendors and a concert series with performances by Steve Aoki, Clay Walker and Switchfoot.

Ticket prices are $12 for adults, $7 for children and $8 for military personnel and seniors—children 5 and under are free—bringing a lively event to our community.

Hudbay Minerals Inc. and seven labor unions signed a letter that commits the company to giving union contractors significant opportunities on the Copper World mine near Tucson.

The letter lays the groundwork for a future labor agreement covering wages, benefits, and safety standards for the project in the Santa Rita Mountains—details that will shape local construction jobs.

Bass Pro Shops will open a new store on Tucson's south side that will create 128 jobs and mark its third location in Arizona.

Today, after a deadly assault in the Cimarron unit that killed three people, a current staff member and a former corrections officer reported that the prison on Wilmot Road has been operating below the Warden’s required staffing level—raising safety concerns as the Department of Corrections has yet to respond.

Ivan Mauricio Hernandez-Mosqueda—a smuggler coordinator from Guanajuato, Mexico—was sentenced on April 8th to 46 months in prison and three years of supervised release for smuggling individuals into the United States.

Tucson hosts its 17th Agave Heritage Festival from April 10 to 13—featuring free events at Mission Garden and ticketed tastings that teach about the agave plant’s history and uses.

The festival includes agave planting, expert talks, and guided tastings to show how the plant is used for food and drink.

Pueblo High School senior Avery Valencia was named one of twenty Arizona students to receive the Flinn Scholarship — a full-ride award for in-state education.

She considered offers from out-of-state colleges while crediting her preparatory academy with building the confidence she needed to succeed.

Today, the Arizona Board of Regents confirmed three University of Arizona professors as Regents Professors for exceptional achievements—Janko Nikolich, Jiang Wu, and Dennis Zaritsky.

Each professor is recognized for significant work in immunobiology and aging, East Asian Buddhism, and observational astronomy respectively—honoring the highest faculty rank, reserved for less than 3% of tenured and tenure-track faculty.

Midland - The Get Lucky Tour

7:30-11:30 p.m. — Tucson Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of country music with Midland and special guests Flatland Cavalry.

P.O.P - The Paul Opocensky Project

12-6 p.m. — Three Canyon Beer and Wine Garden — Free entry — Enjoy a laid-back afternoon with heartfelt folk rock and gospel tunes by Paul Opocensky.

Public Mirror Lab Tours

1-2:30 p.m. — University of Arizona's Steward Observatory Richard F. Caris Mirror Laboratory — Check website for pricing — Discover the innovative engineering behind the world's largest telescope mirrors.

AR Flamenco: Tablao Flamenco Show

6:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $25-$35 — Experience an authentic flamenco performance highlighting local musicians and the talented dancer Angelina Ramirez.

Public Mirror Lab Tours

1-2:30 p.m. — University of Arizona's Steward Observatory Richard F. Caris Mirror Laboratory — Free entry — Explore cutting-edge telescope technology and how it helps us look deep into the universe.

Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour

1-1:30 p.m. or 3-3:30 p.m. — Steward Observatory (University of Arizona) — Admission required — Explore cutting-edge telescope technology that shapes our understanding of the universe.

Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour

1-1:30 p.m. / 3-3:30 p.m. — Steward Observatory — Free entry — Discover how groundbreaking engineering creates the world's largest telescope mirrors at this exclusive lab tour.

PNMT Cervical Spine Workshop

9 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Arizona School of Medical Massage and Wellness — $445, $405 early bird — Enhance your skills in problem-solving neck pain for massage therapy with hands-on experience.

Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus 85th Anniversary Weekend

2-3:30 p.m. — Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus — $85 fee includes multiple events — Celebrate 85 years of music with an open house and reception honoring Dr. Julian Ackerley.

Morrissey Concert

8:30 PM – 12:30 AM — Centennial Hall UA — Ticket prices vary — Experience the iconic frontman of The Smiths in a night of indie rock and Britpop nostalgia.