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Monday, June 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Tucson. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian shut down a section of South Palo Verde Road at South Coach Drive— the pedestrian was taken to hospital for treatment and drivers were asked to avoid the area. KOLD News 13
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police in Sahuarita found three explosive devices and are investigating one device further to determine if it poses a threat—officials said tests are ongoing. KVOA
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Forecasts show Lake Powell could drop below 3,490 feet starting in December and Lake Mead may fall below 1,035 feet in April and May, which would force Glen Canyon Dam and Hoover Dam to cut power production later in the forecast period. Power rates may rise 30 to 40% as Tucson power users face a phased turbine replacement that could take up to three years—adding extra cost pressure amid low runoff levels. Arizona Daily Star
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Vail, Amphitheater and Catalina Foothills school districts will approve their budgets this week amid uncertain state aid for fiscal year 2025-26—each may revise their plans in September. Meanwhile, Nogales will vote on a $107 million city budget that raises its general fund from $49.3 million to $53.4 million starting July 1. Tucson Sentinel
- ➤ Governor Hobbs rejected House Speaker Montenegro's request for a continuation budget—calling it a farce and vowing to veto any such measure. The dispute over the $17.6 billion spending plan puts state operations at risk after July 1 if no compromise is reached. Arizona Daily Star
- ➤ Early voting started on June 22 and is still open in Tucson as candidates share their messages with voters—each candidate is reaching out ahead of the election. KVOA
- ➤ Mike Rankin, Tucson’s city attorney since 2004 with 33 years of service, will retire in September — the city council started the process Tuesday to hire an executive recruiting firm that may take up to 16 weeks to choose his replacement. Arizona Daily Star
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Arizona men's tennis player Colton Smith will try to win a spot in Wimbledon’s main draw today in a first-round match against world No. 193 Santiago Rodriguez Taverna. He must win three matches to advance, with his contest starting at 3 a.m. MST and streamed on ESPN+. KVOA
- ➤ FC Tucson women's team beat Desert Dreams FC 2 to 1 Saturday night at Kino North Stadium. Fiorela Miranda scored early and Zoey Gist added a stoppage time goal—ending the Phoenix team's winning run and setting up upcoming matches against Del Sol in Phoenix and Arizona Arsenal at home. Tucson Sentinel
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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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The Gospel According to Grown Folks featuring GMWA Choir
4:30-6 p.m. — The Century Room — $20-$30 + DICE fees — Experience an uplifting concert with Grown Folks and the GMWA Choir showcasing gospel music talent.
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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 refreshing brew with friends during a fantastic happy hour.
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Grupo Arizona with Kevin Ravellette
6:30-10:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $10-$15 + fees — Experience vibrant classical and jazz fusion with a unique Latin twist in a summer residency.
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Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour
9-10:30 a.m. & 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — Steward Observatory — $10 adult, $5 youth — Explore cutting-edge telescope mirror technology at the largest lab of its kind in the world.
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A Mountain Fireworks Celebration
9-10 p.m. — Tucson Convention Center — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with an iconic fireworks display and live entertainment in Downtown Tucson.
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Ramon Ayala Live Concert
8-10 p.m. — Anselmo Valencia Tori Amphitheatre — Tickets on sale 1/10/25 — Experience the legendary Ramon Ayala performing iconic norteño music live.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Booker T. Washington
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