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Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Tucson. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Special Needs Solutions, a volunteer-run nonprofit on Tucson’s south side, builds low-cost adaptive equipment to help families with children with disabilities manage high medical costs—charging only for materials. Volunteers design custom chairs and benches—cutting expenses to ease financial strain for many local families. KGUN 9
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Arizona Lottery officials said today that two winners hit The Pick jackpot for $868,421 each when tickets were sold at Bashas Food City on West Valencia Road in Tucson and at Circle K on East Carefree Highway in Phoenix. A $50,000 Powerball ticket sold at Maverik on West Wickenburg Way in Wickenburg remains unclaimed—officials ask the public to help locate the winners. KVOA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jana Giron was sentenced to 15 years and 10 months for a 2019 crash in Oro Valley that killed two young adults (45 days credited) and ordered to pay $1,112.92 in restitution while the court noted her apology despite little remorse. KGUN 9
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local educators in Tucson say new programs will help children stay engaged during summer vacation — including hands-on activities, library sessions and online lessons. The plans will start soon to support learning outside regular school hours. KOLD News 13
- ➤ Vera Rubin Observatory in Chile will show First Light pictures next Monday morning using a camera built by UA. The images will prove the telescope works well - the project uses the largest camera ever built with mirrors made on the UA campus. Arizona Public Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Pima County Board of Supervisors will meet today to decide who can vote in a union election after a group opposing Sheriff Nanos challenges the current bargaining agreement with the Pima County Deputy Sheriff’s Association. The vote is scheduled for June 23 to 27 and comes after both sides turned in thousands of signatures and raised concerns about employee eligibility. Arizona Public Media
- ➤ A Senate bill from last week would let parts of Sabino Canyon, Mount Lemmon, and Madera Canyon be sold for housing as the Interior and Agriculture secretaries plan to set rules and a timeline for these sales. Local conservation advocates warn that the bill may let billionaires build huge houses on lands Tucson families use for fun+ and change these cherished local spaces. Arizona Daily Star
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Arizona Athletics wrapped up its first season in the Big 12 as the Wildcats recorded notable achievements during the 2024-25 school year — marking several milestones for the program. KVOA
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Wednesday Team Trivia Night
7-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Free entry — Test your trivia skills with friends and win gift card prizes in a lively downtown atmosphere.
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That Arena Rock Show
8-9:30 p.m. — Rialto Theatre — All Ages — Get ready to rock out at this high-energy arena show in Tucson.
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Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour
90 minutes — Steward Observatory — Free entry — Explore the innovative technology behind the world's largest telescope mirrors and their impact on astronomy.
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Viva Victoria! Benefit Concert featuring Mariachi Cobre
8 p.m. — Casino Del Sol — Cost TBA — Enjoy a vibrant evening of music as Mariachi Cobre celebrates over 50 years of cooperation and cultural showcase.
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The Matrix Movie Potluck Pool Party
12-6 a.m. — 1510 W Liddell Dr, Tucson, AZ — Potluck style — Enjoy a summer pool party while watching The Matrix trilogy under the stars.
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Public Mirror Lab Tours
90 minutes — University of Arizona's Steward Observatory Richard F. Caris Mirror Laboratory — Cost varies — Explore cutting-edge technology behind giant telescope mirrors pushing the boundaries of astronomy.
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Tucson Speed Dating for Singles Ages 21-39
2-4 p.m. — The Outlaw Bar & Grill — Ticket required — Experience a fun and efficient way to meet local singles with engaging pre-dates.
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Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour at University of Arizona
90-minute tour — Steward Observatory — $ — Explore innovative engineering behind the world's largest telescope mirrors.
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Monthly Coloring Day at Pueblo Vida Brewing Company
3-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Free entry — Unwind with coloring and a pint in a relaxed atmosphere.
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Public Mirror Lab Tours
9:00 – 10:30 AM — University of Arizona's Steward Observatory Richard F. Caris Mirror Laboratory — Free entry — Discover cutting-edge optical technology and engineering behind the world's largest telescope mirrors.
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