Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of May.
Good morning, Tucson.
Three rescued dogs from Guadalupe enrolled in the Paws for Redemption program at Lewis Prison, where inmates care for them during weekly training sessions to earn certifications and second chances.
The program, run by One Love Arizona, offers a fresh start for both dogs and inmates.
Two small planes made emergency landings in Arizona this week—one on a Tucson street and another in Sun Lakes—adding to three similar incidents last month; FAA and NTSB investigations will determine if the trend stems from new pilot training or aging aircraft, and no injuries were reported.
On May 7, Tucson Police Department responded to a call near Craycroft and River roads where a U of A expert found prehistoric remains over 800 years old linked to Hohokam culture (A.D.
650-1200) and set for repatriation to a claimant tribe.
Four iconic Tucson acts will perform at La Rosa in The First Annual Last Reunion Ever on Friday, May 22 (doors open at 5:30 p.m.) at 6:00 p.m. Tickets cost $26.49.
Bobcat Tucson Water LLC, an affiliate of Beale Infrastructure, applied for permits from the Arizona Department of Water Resources to drill two wells at the planned Project Blue data center site north of the Pima County Fairgrounds on South Harrison Road; the wells could draw up to 31 million gallons annually (enough for about 384 households).
Pima County will host a career fair soon to connect job seekers with dozens of public sector employers offering roles in law enforcement, education and government services.
Locals can explore new career paths at this event.
University of Arizona officials expect the fall 2026 class to be smaller than the fall 2025 class (which dropped 19% from fall 2024) as they review enrollment trends ahead of the term.
The Mount Lemmon Domestic Water Improvement District urges residents to follow Stage Two water restrictions as water supply levels fall below optimal capacity.
The restrictions ask locals to cut nonessential outdoor water use (including lawn irrigation, car washing, and pool filling) to avoid moving to Stage Three.
Tucson’s 6th Street underpass partially opened Monday after officials completed key upgrades to improve traffic flow along the corridor.
Further enhancements are planned in the coming days.
Arizona and other Colorado River Basin states are in renewed dispute over sharing water as negotiations broke down, leaving federal officials to decide its management.
The conflict recalls the Parker Dam War (when Arizona sent troops to defend water rights) and affects Tucson via the Central Arizona Project.
Straus Family Creamery is recalling select flavors of its organic ice cream for possibly containing metal fragments; the recalled items have best-by dates from Dec.
23 to Dec. 30 and have been on shelves since May 4 in stores across 17 states (including Arizona).
Ten Tucson pizzerias are set to compete in a contest to create the most inventive and tastiest pie for local pizza lovers; the event spotlights community culinary talent + fresh flavors in the neighborhood.
Team Trivia Night at Pueblo Vida Brewing Company
7-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Free entry — Test your trivia skills with friends and enjoy prizes while sipping tasty brews.
Juniper Djinn Live Performance
6:30-7:45 p.m. — The Century Room — $10-$20 + DICE Fees — Experience a nostalgic evening of early jazz and melodious waltzes with Juniper Djinn.
RBY x KD Wrestling Camp
May 23-27 — Desert View High School — $399 — Train with elite coaches and learn from accomplished athletes in an intensive wrestling camp.
Wednesday Team Trivia Night
7-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Free entry — Test your knowledge with friends and compete for gift card prizes at this fun trivia night.
Monthly Coloring Day at Pueblo Vida Brewing
3-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Grab a drink and unwind with classic coloring sheets for a perfect mid-week reset.
Collie Buddz Concert
6-11 p.m. — La Rosa — Ticket prices vary — Experience an unforgettable night with Collie Buddz's hits and lively crowd interaction in an intimate setting.
20th Annual Meet Me Downtown 5K Night Run & Festival of Miles
6-9 p.m. — Children's Museum Tucson — Registration required — Celebrate community spirit with a night run and a festival featuring awards for participants.
Jazz Jam
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $5-$10 + DICE fees — Experience an evening of lively jazz with Max Goldschmid and the house band in an engaging jam session.
Amor Deluxe Concert
7-10 p.m. — Hotel Congress — $10 — Tucson guitar legend Naïm Amor brings a night of genre-defying music with his band AMOR DELUXE and supporting acts.
Wednesday Team Trivia Night
7-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Free entry — Test your trivia skills and enjoy a fun evening with friends while competing for great prizes.
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