Good morning, Tucson.

Reid Park Zoo is hosting Watermelon Wednesdays in July to offer its animals cool watermelon treats from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.—each session on July 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 lets visitors watch elephants, meerkats, and giraffes enjoy enrichment activities that help beat the summer heat.

A Powerball ticket worth $2M was sold at a Tucson QuikTrip today, and the estimated jackpot is $360M for tonight's drawing.

Human remains discovered Saturday near Picture Rocks have been confirmed as archaeological by the University of Arizona + the Arizona State Museum is now handling the case under state law while the Pima County Sheriff's Department is not investigating, and officials advise cultural sensitivity for tribal communities.

Tucson and Pima County officials signed a sister cities deal with Kaohsiung City — a leading tech hub — to boost local high-tech businesses and job training and to open student exchanges with institutions in Taiwan.

Arizona officials launched a new five-year highway safety campaign Monday to encourage safe driving ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.

ADOT and DPS said early data show an 8% drop in deadly crashes and a 22% reduction in serious pedestrian incidents — supporting efforts to keep roads safer.

The Tucson Fire Department’s annual report showed that response times last year were nearly a minute longer than the national recommendation (staffing shortages and a rise in call volumes meant crews covered extra areas), raising concerns as nearly half the workforce nears retirement.

Grant Road near the Union Pacific Railroad underpass is closed until Aug.

5 while crews install new curbs, sidewalks and medians — part of the RTA project from the I-10 westbound frontage road to Flowing Wells Road.

Arizona officials reported the state risked up to $300 million in SNAP fines if its error rate is not reduced + Governor Hobbs signed the fiscal 2027 budget allocating $10.8 million to boost SNAP processing.

Tucson Fire officials met today to share fireworks safety tips ahead of Fourth of July festivities, urging residents to follow proper fire guidelines during public displays.

TMC Health is adding virtual care to TMC Rincon — covering 44 inpatient beds on two floors — with a $500K grant from the James M.

Cox Foundation; patients will connect with healthcare professionals via a bedside screen and the tech will be installed within the next year.

The Pima Animal Care Center reopened its Silverbell facility today after a deadly disease outbreak — officials said they have identified the cause.

Alaina VonMenke, a 12-year-old student from Eastside, will travel to Romania at the end of July to compete in the 2026 World Karate Championship.

She has trained for four years at Nihon Karate School, and her journey highlights the power of dedication in sports (karate).

Team Trivia Night

7-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Free to play — Test your trivia skills for a chance to win gift card prizes while enjoying tasty drinks in Downtown Tucson.

Pineross Live Performance

8:30-9:45 p.m. — The Century Room — $10-$15 Tickets + DICE fees — Immerse yourself in a unique sound and multimedia experience by Tucson artist Kevin Larkin, aka Pineross.

Casey Hadland Live Performance

10:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $5-10 + Dice Fees — Enjoy a late-night show with drummer Casey Hadland and his band in a cozy venue.

Diamonds in the Sky Celebration

5:30-9 p.m. — Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with baseball, fireworks, and family fun at this annual Tucson event.

Jazz Jam with Cameron Davidson

6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $5-$10 + DICE fees — Enjoy an evening of jazz with Cameron Davidson and the house band, featuring an open jam session.

Late Night with Saxophonist Ben Canfield

10:30 p.m. — The Century Room — Free entry — Enjoy late night vibes featuring live saxophone from Ben Canfield after the Saturday night show.

P.O.P - The Paul Opocensky Project

8 AM – 12 PM — St. Philip's Plaza Market — Free entry — Singer-songwriter Paul Opocensky delivers epic shows of original music and soulful covers.

Advancing STEM Research Teaching Conference

9 a.m.-3 p.m. — Community Foundation for Southern Arizona — Free workshops — Enhance your STEM teaching strategies with intensive professional development over four days.

Breakthrough Basketball Shooting & Ball Handling Camp

— Jul 14-16 — Sporting Chance Center — $97 for observing coaches — Sharpen your basketball skills with high-intensity camps focused on shooting and ball handling.

Hot Jazz Wednesday with Marco & The Polos

6:30-10 p.m. — The Century Room — $10-$15 + DICE fees — Enjoy a lively night of traditional New Orleans jazz led by multi-instrumentalist Marco Rosano.