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Friday, May 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Tucson. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A pilot housing assistance program helped 27 young adults in Tucson avoid homelessness by providing cash support averaging $4,629 each. YOTO and Point Source Youth+ are reviewing program data to decide if it will expand+ to help more youth in the future. KGUN 9
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An elderly driver hit a man who was changing his tire on Interstate 19 near San Xavier Mission—killing him as responders attended a multi-vehicle crash with one car on fire and three people taken to local hospitals while authorities investigated the incident. KVOA
- ➤ Emergency crews rushed to a multi-vehicle crash on I-19 northbound near Milepost 56 that left one person dead, three others taken to local hospitals, and authorities closing the lane due to a vehicle on fire and trapped individuals — the Department of Public Safety is investigating the incident. KVOA
- ➤ A multi-car crash on northbound I-19 near San Xavier resulted in one fatality and led to highway closures as DPS and Drexel Heights Fire District continue investigating the scene. KVOA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The University of Arizona’s Poetry Center will be closed from May 19 to July 7 for renovations as part of its Belonging Initiative to enhance community access and creative programs. The upgrades will add a new green space behind the center + a residency program supporting queer poets and expanded works in Spanish and by Indigenous authors to reopen in the upcoming academic year. The Daily Wildcat
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Arizona is hosting its commencement ceremony today at Arizona Stadium at 7:30 p.m., where University President Suresh V. Garimella will confer around 9,000 degrees and renowned adventurer Erik Weihenmayer will deliver the address (with the event streamed live). KOLD News 13
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Greer Fire burned more than 7,000 acres in Apache Sitgreaves National Forest yesterday & no containment was reported. KVOA
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Salpointe Lancers defeated Mica Mountain 8-1 on May 15 in Tucson to secure a spot in the 4A final. The team got ahead early and piled on late — showing a strong performance throughout the game. Arizona Daily Star
- ➤ The Arizona Wildcats are preparing for their NCAA Tournament journey and aim to secure another national championship as they train for upcoming games. KVOA
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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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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.
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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 great craft beers during our weekly happy hour.
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