Good morning, Tucson.

The Pima County Fair opened on Thursday and runs until Sunday, April 27, with carnival rides starting at 3 p.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m. on weekends.

The fair offers nightly concerts along with art shows and livestock auctions—visitors can get discount admission for military, seniors and kids—while enjoying a range of food and fun activities.

A University of Arizona freshman developed Deckiez as a caffeine alternative to nicotine pouches he first conceived while playing baseball in high school.

The product took two years of research and is now available in over 2,000 stores — his venture has secured NIL deals with college athletes and attracted interest from sports executives.

Jacob Couch, a 32-year-old Tucson man, died Thursday, April 17 after a hatchet attack at a streetcar stop in downtown Tucson, and his family plans to return his body to Arab, Alabama.

They will stay in Tucson for Daniel Michael’s preliminary hearing (April 28) as he faces a first-degree murder charge.

On April 18, officers responded to a shooting in the 900 block of West Irvington Road, where they found 39-year-old Michael Alex Montano Mendoza dead in a parking lot shortly after 6 p.m.—detectives learned that after Mendoza assaulted a store employee outside 903 West Irvington Road, the employee, identified as a 24-year-old male who later called 911, shot him and now has minor injuries while the case is under review by the Pima County Attorney’s Office.

Columnist Tim Steller wrote that protesters at the Salvadoran consulate on April 16th — displaying the Salvadoran flag on East Fifth Street — mirrored past protests at the U.S. Embassy in San Salvador during the civil war era while warning that President Bukele’s authoritarian methods could endanger rights here in Tucson.

Arizona Gov. Hobbs vetoed a bill that would have forced local law enforcement to work with ICE—she said local officials should not have to follow federal orders.

She also rejected changes to state water laws, election procedures and school board rules while signing 38 bills including new rules for sober living homes.

Arizona Football ended its spring camp with a showcase at Arizona Stadium where over 1,500 fans enjoyed live music, a kids zone and an Easter egg hunt—while the Wildcats ran both individual drills and 7 v.

7 challenges.

Arizona Baseball beat BYU by a score of 7 to 5 on Saturday to secure the series win as Mason White’s solo home run in the 7th broke the tie and Tommy Splaine added an RBI single—and the win marked their third straight Big 12 series victory.

The Wildcats will host UT Arlington on Wednesday at 6 p.m.

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.