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Friday, May 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Tucson. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ This Saturday, May 24, El Camino Baptist Church (7777 E. Speedway Blvd.) on the Eastside will host its monthly food distribution from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Lead pastor Brad Albin said the church will offer about 150 food boxes from Caring Ministries that can last a family three to four days, and community members are urged to arrive by 7 a.m. to secure their share. KGUN 9
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The fast-moving Cody Fire near Oracle has destroyed homes and forced residents to evacuate while closing roads on Mount Lemmon—officials are monitoring the situation. KOLD News 13
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Frontier Airlines has launched a nonstop flight from Tucson International Airport to Las Vegas with fares starting at $79; the service operates three times a week and adds to its existing route to Denver. The airline also introduced new upgrades — including UpFront Plus seating and unlimited companion travel— and will debut First Class seating in late 2025. KVOA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Michael Woolbright, the former president of Tucson's Delta Chi alumni board, was sentenced to five years in prison—adding 30 years of probation and a $520,000 restitution order—for stealing over $500,000 by issuing unauthorized checks and displacing the group’s accountant. Arizona Public Media
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Four hundred and eighty-one graduates received their diplomas during the Catalina Foothills High School ceremony on May 21 (the event marked the end of their school year). Arizona Daily Star
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pima County declared a fire emergency on county-owned properties to protect residents from wildfires by banning open flames, consumer fireworks, and all spark-generating activities. County officials noted that this is the first fire restriction in over a decade and emphasized the risks amid very dry conditions. KVOA
- ➤ The Cody Fire in the mountains above Oracle (30 miles northeast of Tucson) burned over 1,311 acres by Thursday morning after starting Wednesday afternoon, forcing evacuations in Oracle and San Manuel with shelters set up at Canyon del Oro High School and Mammoth's community center. About 100 firefighters are building containment lines with bulldozers and aircraft while authorities enforce new fire restrictions on county and federal lands amid dry, windy conditions. Tucson Sentinel
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Hobbs signed Emily’s Law on May 13 to create the Turquoise Alert System for missing or endangered persons under age 65, and Indigenous leaders gathered on May 21—surrounded by flags of 22 Tribal Nations—to mark the step against missing and murdered Indigenous people. Tucson Sentinel
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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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Adventure Storytelling Series #6 – Trails
6-9 p.m. — Borderlands Brewing Company — $5 entry — Explore epic tales of outdoor adventures shared by local storytellers.
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Wednesday Team Trivia Night
7-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Free entry — Test your knowledge and enjoy a fun night out with teams competing for great prizes.
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Monthly Coloring Day at Pueblo Vida Brewing Company
3-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Free entry — Bring your creativity and enjoy coloring while sipping on craft beer.
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Summer Essentials Drive at Pueblo Vida Brewing Company
12-10 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Donations appreciated — Help support Tucsonans in need by bringing summer essentials and reusable water bottles.
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Perfume Genius Concert in Tucson
8:00 – 9:30 PM — 191 Toole — $49 — Enjoy an evening of captivating music from Perfume Genius at a popular local venue.
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Pat Travers Band Live Performance
8-9:30 p.m. — 191 Toole — General Admission — Enjoy an evening with the Pat Travers Band in Tucson's vibrant music scene.
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3-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — $5 full pours — Enjoy a relaxing evening with affordable craft beer options.
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