Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of April.
Good morning, Tucson.
🏘️ Community
The Pima County Fair kicked off Thursday when News 4 Tucson hosted KVOA Day at the event, and visitors met StormTracker 4 Chief Meteorologist Matt Brode, who provided live weather updates.
The American Heart Association will host the Southern Arizona Heart Walk at Reid Park on Saturday, with News 4 Tucson anchor Sean Mooney set to lead the family-friendly event.
Local residents can join the walk to get active and support heart health.
🚧 Accidents
Tucson Fire Department crews returned on Thursday afternoon to contain remaining hot spots after a brush fire burned 15.3 acres near Castle Rock (one area reignited due to increased winds, but crews quickly contained it) and are monitoring for further flare-ups.
🎭 Culture
Tucson Comic-Con is set to begin May 4 as pop culture fans anticipate guest appearances with Jim Starlin (creator of many Marvel characters) announced first.
More pop culture legends will be named on social media soon.
A new mural in downtown Tucson celebrates UA basketball coaches Lute Olson + Tommy Lloyd and is on display at Fifth Avenue and Seventh Street.
The artwork honors Olson’s Hall of Fame career and marks Lloyd’s current leadership.
🎓 Education
University of Arizona launched a generative AI platform that lets students and faculty draft content and analyze documents using models from Anthropic + Google + OpenAI while protecting user data from external use.
Edwin Gallegos earned his EMT certification and firefighter training through the Jacob Dindinger Memorial Scholarship from Pima Community College on Thursday.
Jacob's mother Corrine Dindinger and the Golder Ranch community celebrated his achievement and lasting legacy in service.
🏈 Sports
Registration is open for the 43rd El Tour de Tucson, where youth riders (under 18) ride free.
The event invites local families to join a long-standing community cycling ride.
Jackson Glueck (Staley HS) earned ACCAC Division II Player of the Week after hitting .600 with 6 RBIs during a week that saw losses and wins for the Aztecs.
The team will face Gateway Community College at Gene Autry Park today at 3 p.m.
Pima Community College sophomore Kymia Bridgett was named ACCAC Women’s Field Athlete of the Week for Apr.
5-11 after winning the Triple Jump at the GCC Outdoor Invitational with a mark of 12.20 meters — her third weekly honor this season. Her overall personal record is 12.58 meters set at the NJCAA Indoor National Championships.
🎉 Tucson Events
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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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tucson Tango Festival
A thrilling four-day celebration — Times Vary — Tucson Marriott University Park — Various prices — Immerse yourself in tango with international instruction, live music, and social dances.
Kate Clover + Jenny Don't & The Spurs Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — 191 Toole — $15 — Experience the high-energy Country Western sounds of Jenny Don’t and The Spurs.
Late Night Special with Halsero & EZ!!!
Halsero & EZ spinning the tunes that get you going!
Jazz Jam Session
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $5-$10 + DICE fees — Unwind with live jazz and the chance for musicians to jam along with Max Goldschmid and the house band.
Phoneboy and Heart Attack Man Concert
6:30-8:00 p.m. — 191 Toole — General Admission — Enjoy a night of live music with Phoneboy and Heart Attack Man.
Aloha Royale Market & Food Truck at The Royal Room, Wednesday, April 29 at 7 PM.
Tiki specials, local vendors, and food by Solid Grindz, plus more.
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