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Thursday, April 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Tucson. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Pima County Fair runs today until April 27 at the fairgrounds on the Southside and offers carnival rides, concerts, exhibits and family-friendly entertainment — visitors can also take advantage of special ticket and wristband promotions on select days. KGUN 9
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Vanessa Kirby, a 36-year-old Tucson resident, was identified as the person who died in a crash on Interstate 10 near Congress Street on April 9. KVOA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Forensic experts identified skeletal remains and a cranium from Sentinel Peak as those of missing woman Terrassa Jo Fletcher-Bristol (the remains were found on December 5, 2023 and the cranium on March 20 confirmed the match), and investigators continue to examine the case. KVOA
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On April 14, the Arizona Game and Fish Department warned Tucson residents to keep their distance from baby wildlife as spring warmed the area, noting that close contact might disrupt natural growth (and cause stress). KVOA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Hobbs signed a bill that will soon become law banning cell phone use during school days with exceptions (for emergencies, educational purposes and medical conditions). Officials at Cienega High believe the change will help students focus, while some students worry they might lose access to helpful information during class. KGUN 9
- ➤ A long strip of federal land on the U.S.-Mexico border was turned over to the Department of Defense and will be controlled by the Army as part of a base that may let troops detain trespassers— including migrants—, officials said. The move is aimed at strengthening border security. KVOA
- ➤ The Pima County Recorder’s Office has mailed letters to about 30,000 voters to verify U.S. citizenship after a DMV error in the 1990s mistakenly recorded some residents as having provided proof—voters are asked to send a copy of a birth certificate, passport, or citizenship certificate using the provided envelope to update their registration for future elections. KVOA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Arizona Medicaid faces a $122 million shortfall that will cut coverage for over 60,000 residents—10,000 in Pima County, officials said. The funding gap risks more than 5,000 local jobs and a $542.7 million drop in economic output if not resolved before the month ends. Arizona Public Media
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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