Good morning, Tucson.

A man was jailed for a second hatchet attack at a Tucson bus stop when he struck a man and a woman during a fight over a photo accusation—he fled into the desert but was quickly detained with a $1 million bond.

On May 21 at 7 p.m., Pima Community College will hold its commencement at the Tucson Convention Center Arena where 4,714 graduates will receive 5,983 degrees and certificates and 1,847 Arizona General Education Curriculum certificates.

The ceremony will highlight programs such as Nursing, Liberal Arts, Cybersecurity and Business Administration—Alexandra Marie Belford, a longtime local who earned highest honors in Liberal Arts, will deliver the address.

The University of Arizona held its 161st commencement ceremony on May 14th and celebrated students including Lady Elli, a first-generation graduate with international impact.

Governor Katie Hobbs signed legislation Tuesday to create a rapid alert system for missing Native Americans— the law, known as Emily’s Law, was prompted by the case of a San Carlos Apache teen and will help law enforcement quickly notify when a federally recognized tribe member under age 65 is reported missing and in danger. Law enforcement will use the system to share urgent alerts as needed.

Pima County received no proposals to run the Rillito Racetrack after a request on March 10 and paused planned improvements— the track needs about $425,000 with $40,000 already spent— so it is expected to remain closed through 2026 as the county considers new options.

Tucson International Airport is building a new runway as part of a $400 million FAA project that will finish in 2028 + allowing military and commercial aircraft to operate simultaneously.

Ryan Airfield will receive new equipment by the end of summer + these upgrades are part of a national plan to modernize air traffic control systems.

Gov. Hobbs vetoed Senate Bill 1003 today — it would have required schools to tell parents when a student requested a new pronoun and limited access to facilities based on biological sex.

State Superintendent Tom Horne said the decision weakens parental rights and girls' privacy protections — a setback that concerns many in our community.

The Pima County Health Department confirmed that carfentanil (100 times more potent than fentanyl and 10,000 times more potent than morphine) was found in pills seized by Tucson Police on May 8.

Health officials warned that the pills look identical to common M30s and carry a high risk of overdose, which may require multiple doses of naloxone.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fireworks Viewing Dinner on the Patio

8:15 p.m. — Signature Grill with Patio Dining — Food & Beverage not included — Enjoy spectacular fireworks while dining on a beautiful patio overlooking Tucson.