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Thursday, June 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Tucson. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Border Patrol agents raided a Tucson woman's Midtown home on Tuesday night to search for a man who fled from a traffic stop near Patagonia after a 70-mile chase — arresting three men while failing to locate the pursued suspect and leaving her concerned for her dog. Tucson Sentinel
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed two GOP budgets — calling them a sham that hurts public safety and health care — and lawmakers have until June 30 — the deadline — to reach a plan that stops a shutdown. Tucson Sentinel
- ➤ ADOT began a $600 million project to widen I-10 between Kino Parkway and Country Club Road to improve traffic flow and safety by adding lanes + rebuilding the Kino interchange and removing the Palo Verde interchange. The project will keep two lanes in each direction during busy times + use overnight lane restrictions from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., with work expected to continue through 2028. KVOA
- ➤ Federal approval lets ADOT begin planning the Phoenix-to-Tucson rail project today — the agency’s outline includes a $10.6 million budget to study station locations, travel data and infrastructure for a rail line that will stretch about 160 miles from Tucson to Buckeye. Governor Katie Hobbs has pledged $3.5 million as ADOT awaits a federal grant to move to the next phase of planning. Arizona Public Media
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Christina Colosimo from Banner University Medical Center Tucson warned residents to prioritize water safety for young children and teenagers this summer — citing CDC data from July 2024 that recorded 759 unintentional drowning deaths while urging locals to learn CPR to help prevent lasting brain injury. KVOA
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Footy Park, Tucson's first outdoor artificial turf soccer park, will open in July near Kino Parkway and 22nd Street; the facility will feature three small-sided fields for 5-vs-5 games + one larger field for 7-vs-7 matches along with a shaded viewing area and on-site parking for organized play. KGUN 9
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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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Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour
90-minute tour — Steward Observatory — Admission details not specified — Discover the engineering behind the world's largest telescope mirrors and their role in astronomical research.
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Sixpence None the Richer Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — 191 Toole — GA Standing, 21+ Only — Experience an evening of melodic tunes with Sixpence None the Richer.
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