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Sunday, May 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Tucson. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A bicyclist was critically injured after a crash with a vehicle near Interstate 10 and 6th Avenue in Tucson — he was transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries while officials closed the road to investigate the incident. KOLD News 13
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Borderlands Brewing Co. learned in late April it must leave its downtown flagship at 119 E. Toole Ave by summer and is weighing its next steps amid heavy financial strain. The company faces over $1.1 million in debt—including board member loans and bridge loans—and stopped brewing on-site last September. Arizona Daily Star
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Three Marana veterans found a tied trash bag containing four dead puppies while hunting in the Red Rocks area and alerted PACC, which is investigating suspected animal cruelty—two additional dogs were rescued and later adopted by one of the hunters. KOLD News 13
- ➤ Francisco, a Tucson resident from Mexico, was detained on April 29 at St. Joseph’s Hospital parking lot while accompanying a relative for emergency care and now faces criminal charges for illegal entry as a misdemeanor and illegal re-entry as a felony—his hearing is scheduled later this month. Arizona Daily Star
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sheep grazed at Sentinel Peak Park on 'A' Mountain on May 10th to help fight buffelgrass—an invasive plant—in an effort to manage its spread. Arizona Daily Star
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Department of Veterans Affairs said it will carefully review deferred resignation requests for health care staff as it works to cut its workforce by 15% while promising that veteran care will not suffer — even as some employees and veterans worry that the cuts could lead to fewer frontline services and more stress on workers. Arizona Public Media
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sugar Skulls beat the Massachusetts Pirates 47-26 yesterday in Tucson. The win marked their second victory in a row — defensive lineman Djimon Brooks forced a key fumble in the final minute to secure the game. Arizona Daily Star
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Public Mirror Lab Tours
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Wednesday Team Trivia Night
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Jon Pardi Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Tucson Arena — Tickets from $84 — Experience the lively country tunes of Jon Pardi live in Tucson.
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Arizona New Notary Workshop
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. — 800 E Wetmore Rd — No charge mentioned — Discover the essentials of becoming a notary public in Arizona with expert guidance.
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Match Point Open Pickleball Tournament
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Tucson 5000 & FitKidz Mile
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All Day Happy Hour at Pueblo Vida Brewing Company
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520 IPA Release Celebration
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Luis Coronel Concert
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