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Wednesday, May 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Tucson. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A person trespassing on Union Pacific property was struck and killed by a train near I-10 and West Grant Street on Tuesday at 9 a.m., and the train crew was not injured—Union Pacific has offered support to its employees. KVOA
- ➤ The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is seeking help finding Melissa Mendez, a 22-year-old woman last seen on Silverbell Road near Ironwood Forest in Marana after a single-car crash when she left on foot — deputies are also asking an off-road UTV driver who gave a ride near Dollar General in Red Rock to come forward. KVOA
- ➤ Melissa Mendez—22 years old—is missing after disappearing between late Saturday and early Sunday on the far northwest side near Ironwood Forest National Monument. Detectives are investigating a suspected collision and are searching for a utility terrain vehicle driver—who reportedly left a motorist at a Dollar General in Redrock—while asking anyone with information to call 911 and reference case #250511237. Arizona Daily Star
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ ADOT said no changes are planned for I-19's metric signs—despite a report that the US Department of Transportation is reviewing a switch to miles to restore American standards. The department has received no federal instructions and previously dropped a similar plan in 2009 after local feedback favored the current system. KGUN 9
- ➤ Tucson Parks and Recreation announced that 19 city pools will open June 1 until July 31 and offer low-cost swim lessons for children 6 months to 17 years along with adaptive aquatics and swim leagues while employing more than 230 lifeguards (registration for lessons begins online May 19 and in person May 20 at the Parks office). KOLD News 13
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On May 8, police seized blue pills marked M30 that tested positive for carfentanil—health officials warn the synthetic opioid can cause fatal overdoses even from tiny exposures. KVOA
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mica Mountain came back to beat Sahuarita 4-3 in extra innings of their 4A state playoff game on May 13 in Tucson—after trailing 3-0, they tied in the seventh inning and won with a walk-off run. They will face No. 2 seeded Salpointe in the semifinals on Thursday. Arizona Daily Star
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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
3 PM – 3 PM — 300 S Toole Ave, Tucson, AZ — $12,000+ Cash Prize Pool — Compete in an exciting pickleball tournament with a substantial prize pool.
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Tucson 5000 & FitKidz Mile
Tucson 5000 — All Day — Gene C. Reid Park — Registration fee required — Experience Tucson's fastest 5K on a pancake-flat course ideal for setting personal records.
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All Day Happy Hour at Pueblo Vida Brewing Company
3-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — $5 full pours — Enjoy a relaxing evening with great brews at a fantastic price.
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520 IPA Release Celebration
3-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Celebrate the release of the 520 IPA with a taste of Tucson's unique flavors.
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Luis Coronel Concert
8-10 p.m. — The Rock — Ticket prices vary — Experience the heartfelt melodies of Luis Coronel on his ETERNO ENAMORADO 2025 TOUR.
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Public Mirror Lab Tours
1 PM — University of Arizona's Steward Observatory Richard F. Caris Mirror Laboratory — Free to attend — Explore cutting-edge technology behind the world’s largest telescope mirrors.
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Memorial Day Weekend Special Hours
12-10 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Cost varies — Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend with extended taproom hours and local craft beer.
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Michael Eckroth Band Performance
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $20-$30 Tickets + DICE fees — Enjoy a night of Latin jazz as Michael Eckroth presents a suite of Wayne Shorter’s tunes with special guests.
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