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Sunday, May 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Tucson. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A deadly motorcycle crash closed a part of Broadway Boulevard in Tucson on May 3rd — the road between Pantano and Prudence is shut as the police investigate the incident. KOLD News 13
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 13-year-old Tommy Alexander was reported missing May 3 after deputies said he was last seen near Swan Rd and Sunrise Rd at around 2 p.m. wearing a white bike helmet, a black shirt with camo sleeves and jeans. KOLD News 13
- ➤ Francisco, an undocumented Tucson resident for nearly 15 years, was detained by immigration agents outside St. Joseph’s Hospital on Tuesday after hospital staff questioned him and his cousin about their legal status—his attorney said he now faces an immigration hearing on May 15—and his wife fears his deportation will separate their family. Arizona Daily Star
- ➤ Tucson police arrested Victor Manuel Flores, 34, on suspicion of second-degree murder after he fatally shot Armando Betancourt-Audia, 33, on the popular Rillito River Park Trail near North First Avenue last month—authorities said. Arizona Daily Star
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Founded in 1953, the Southern Arizona Homebuilders Association is a nonprofit that represents 335 members building energy-efficient, water-saving homes across Tucson and nearby counties. It works with local governments and workforce programs such as JTED, Pima Community College, and the Job Corps to support growth and strengthen the local economy — with 4,500 homes built last year and steady construction planned for 2025. Arizona Daily Star
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today in downtown Tucson, a group of neighbors who lost loved ones to fentanyl gathered outside the court to hand out Narcan and share tips on how to avoid the drug's danger. They also read names of those lost — hoping their message will help save lives. KGUN 9
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Tucson homebuilders sold many new homes in the first quarter even as permits for new builds fell over 36% from last year — experts say rising costs and future uncertainty have builders pulling permits with caution. They expect permit numbers to rise later this summer as plans adjust to meet strong buyer demand. Arizona Daily Star
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The No. 10 University of Arizona men's tennis team swept Denver 4-0 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on May 2 and showed strong play in both doubles and singles. The Wildcats advanced to face Harvard in the second round on May 3. The Daily Wildcat
- ➤ On May 3, the Arizona men's tennis team won a 4-0 match over Harvard at LaNelle Robson Tennis Center and advanced to the Sweet Sixteen — a key moment in their NCAA tournament run. Arizona Daily Star
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Martin Sexton Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — 191 Toole — $38 — Enjoy the soulful sounds of Martin Sexton at this intimate venue in Tucson.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Wednesday Team Trivia Night
7-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Free entry — Test your knowledge while enjoying drinks and competing for gift card prizes in Downtown Tucson.
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