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Tuesday, June 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Tucson. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two men were killed during an armed robbery at a Tucson pawn shop — two others are facing charges. KOLD News 13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Arizona military museums are preserving history and drawing visitors today as the Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum welcomes an AV8B fighter jet at Falcon Field—while other sites like the Pima Air Space Museum and Titan Missile Museum display Cold War exhibits that educate local families and veterans. Arizona Daily Star
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Tucson business owners are cautious as tariffs raise costs and fears of a recession add to the summer slowdown — some shops use loopholes and save cash reserves while local economists warn that rising prices could hurt retailers and restaurants. Many local operators adjust their strategies to cope with uncertainty as they await changes in consumer habits. Tucson Sentinel
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Green Valley residents are fighting a fast-spreading buffelgrass invasion that endangers fire safety and native plants — local HOAs are spending hundreds of man-hours and thousands of dollars to control it. The Green Valley Council is surveying HOAs to support a request for a wildfire mitigation grant to help tackle the growing threat. KGUN 9
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pima County Department of Transportation will shut down the intersection at Alvernon Way and Ajo Way on Wednesday, June 25 from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for a traffic signal cabinet replacement; lane closures will affect northbound and southbound left-turn lanes as sheriff’s deputies and flaggers guide drivers to reduce delays. KVOA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ University of Arizona researchers are using wearable sensors and artificial intelligence to predict when a pregnant woman may go into labor by tracking minute-by-minute body temperature; early tests predicted labor within a four-day window nearly a week in advance with about 80% accuracy + the team plans to integrate the technology into everyday wearables to improve pregnancy care. KGUN 9
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Arizona Athletics will start paying student-athletes directly starting July 1 following a federal judge settlement of the House vs NCAA case, according to Athletic Director Desireé Reed-Francois — the department has developed an algorithm to share up to $20.5 million based on sport revenue, and athletes in every sport can opt in while also receiving a summer course on financial literacy. KVOA
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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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Brunch with Clio at Monterey Court
11 a.m. — Monterey Court — Donation requested — Enjoy a brunch concert featuring Clio as part of outdoor community activities for active adults over 50.
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