Good morning, Tucson.

A fire broke out at a lithium battery manufacturer on East Elvira Road in Tucson today at 11:47 a.m. and the Tucson Fire Department arrived five minutes later to remove the batteries, decontaminate their gear, and control the fire by 12:08 p.m. (no injuries were reported).

Tucson Police charged three teens—14-year-old Isaac Robert Morgan-Rodriguez, 19-year-old Isaiah Angel Salazar, and 17-year-old Malachi Robert Monroe—with 1st Degree Murder and Armed Robbery after a fatal shooting on March 19 at Fort Lowell Park that left driver Cameron Laurens Foster dead; Isaac and Isaiah were arrested on April 21 and Malachi was booked the following day.

On April 20th, Tucson police responded to a shooting at an apartment complex on East Milton Road where they found Fernando Issac Pablos (33) fatally wounded after a confrontation, and on April 21st detectives arrested Ambar Esthela Morales (33) on felony murder and first-degree burglary charges while she is held on a $1,000,000 bond at Pima County Jail.

A 51-year-old man riding an electric cycle was killed Tuesday when he collided with a vehicle backing out of a driveway on Tucson's northwest side+ authorities are investigating whether speed was a factor in the crash.

Authorities (Tucson Police) are searching for a missing 35-year-old woman (Hoi Kei Woo, also known as Patricia) last seen on Mount Lemmon.

Live Nation will open a Punch Line Comedy Club downtown at 119 E.

Toole St following $2.1 million in renovations approved by Rio Nuevo — the venue will host about eight shows a week and reserve spots for local comedians.

Tony Ozuna, a Tucson native who built a mariachi community in Chicago, is returning home to teach at the 43rd annual Tucson International Mariachi Conference now taking place at the Tucson Convention Center.

Local educators and former students say mariachi helped them build teamwork and communication skills that shaped their careers in education, with the event running from April 23—26.

The Tucson City Council will appoint a replacement for Councilman Richard Fimbres, who announced a May 1 resignation due to health issues.

Applicants must submit a letter of interest, resumé, and financial disclosure by 9 a.m. May 1 and meet Ward 5 residency requirements—candidates not running in November are preferred.

Mayor Regina Romero and the City Council approved $4.3M in grants to help provide affordable housing and social services for vulnerable residents; $2.2M will fund human services while $2.1M will support housing projects.

Twenty organizations will run 29 projects to tackle homelessness, food shortages, and rising rents (with nearly $300K for homelessness and domestic violence projects and $505K for low-income services).

A Gilbert-based nonprofit donated five ballistic vests to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Unit to protect dogs like Raya, Ivo, Ryder, Bullitt and Pablo; each vest—with a custom fit and breathable design for Arizona’s heat—is expected to last up to 10 years.

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.