Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of May.
Good morning, Tucson.
Detectives from the Pima County Sheriff's Department arrested 46-year-old Woodrow Jones — charged with first-degree murder — and 19-year-old Quincy Brown — charged with first-degree murder — after evidence linked both men to the killing of Uriel Alejandro Hermosillo-Gomez, who died from gunshot wounds on West Canada Street on March 4th.
Victor Manuel Flores faces a second-degree murder charge after fatally shooting Armando Betancourt-Audia on April 25 on a popular Tucson bike path (authorities continue to investigate the incident).
Car theft is a big problem in Tucson and the police say residents should lock their vehicles, take their keys, remove valuables, and install devices like alarms or steering-wheel locks—steps designed to help prevent theft.
University of Arizona students are learning how consumers shop in the new Lundgren Consumer Science Lab where they use virtual reality headsets to test retail layouts.
The lab opened in February and will be part of the core curriculum for retail and consumer science next semester.
Tucson’s Planetary Science Institute named Amanda Hendrix as its new director and CEO, replacing longtime chief Mark Sykes after 21 years.
Hendrix said the institute’s over 100 researchers work with NASA on missions including Dragonfly, set to land on Titan in 2034, Veritas to map Venus in 2031, and the LUCY mission, which has already encountered two main belt asteroids — while also supporting science education.
Gov. Katie Hobbs said Friday she will no longer send her nominees for state agency leadership for Senate confirmation—she will instead run agencies with interim directors.
Sen. Jake Hoffman criticized the move as part of an ongoing fight over the nomination process, leaving nine picks still unaddressed.
Veterans gathered in front of the Tucson VA Medical Center on May 2 to support staff facing a proposed 15% workforce cut by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The group announced it will meet every Friday to protest service reductions—including cuts to the Veterans Crisis Line—that they say risk veteran care.
No. 10 Arizona men’s tennis team won 4-0 over Denver at LaNelle Robson Tennis Center on May 2 and advanced to round two of the NCAA Championships— the win pushes the team forward in the tournament.
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.
Between The Buried And Me Concert
7-9 p.m. — Rialto Theatre — Tickets available — Experience a captivating evening with musical storytelling that blurs the line between dreams and reality.
Chris Isaak Concert
7-9 p.m. — Fox Tucson Theatre — Tickets from $60 — Enjoy an evening of soulful music with Chris Isaak at a renowned local venue.
Barnaby and the Butcher Concert
7-11 p.m. — St. Philip's Plaza — Cost varies — Enjoy a night of dark country and bluesy Americana with Barnaby and the Butcher.
Martin Sexton Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — 191 Toole — $38 — Enjoy the soulful sounds of Martin Sexton at this intimate venue in Tucson.
Marana Mother's Day 5K
8 AM – 12 PM — Gladden Farms Community Park — Family-friendly event — Celebrate Mother's Day with a fun 5K run for the whole family.
Lukas Nelson Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Rialto Theatre — Last-minute tickets available — Experience an evening with Lukas Nelson in Tucson's popular venue.
Pueblo Vida Brewing Company Happy Hour
3-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — $5 full pours — Enjoy refreshing craft beers every Monday at unbeatable prices.
Public Mirror Lab Tours
1-1:30 p.m. — University of Arizona's Steward Observatory Richard F. Caris Mirror Laboratory — Free entry — Discover the innovative processes behind the world's largest telescope mirrors at this immersive 90-minute tour.
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