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Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Tucson. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Flowers and Bullets Collective will host its 4th annual Firefighter Wetdown event at Midtown Farm on Saturday, July 12 from 9 a.m. to noon at 3538 E. Ellington Place — Tucson firefighters will arrive at 10 a.m. and families can enjoy food, jumping castles and water activities. KGUN 9
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 4-year-old boy reported missing Tuesday morning near West Valencia Road and South Cardinal Avenue drowned in a pool on the 6000 block of South Plaza del Perdiz—deputies later found him unresponsive and he died at the hospital as investigators continue their work. Arizona Daily Star
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Zeke’s Pizza & Coffee will open on July 19 at 161 N. Sixth Ave—serving hand-tossed pizza, Italian-style coffee, and locally sourced gelato to downtown diners. The restaurant, founded by Ezekiel “Zeke” Gebrekidane, will offer indoor dining, private rooms, and an event space in a renovated three-story building. Downtown Tucson
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man was arrested on Monday after taking a Tucson Fire Department rescue truck during a call when crews were caring for a patient — police located the truck at St. Joseph's Hospital and detained suspect Matthew Lolley, who said he took it because he was constipated. KGUN 9
- ➤ Avanti Antonio Pitko, 27, was sentenced to 54 1/2 years in prison on July 8 after pleading guilty to second-degree murder, burglary, and arson for shooting Bailea Rae McDermott in her Tucson home in April 2023—he admitted the crime following a failed attempt to secure an exclusive relationship with her sister. KOLD News 13
- ➤ Giovanni Cardona (44) was arrested in Massachusetts after being wanted in Pima County for a road rage shooting. KOLD News 13
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Pima County Library is hosting its Summer Reading Program, offering free books, family events and hands-on activities at 25 branches until August 2. A new interactive literacy board is available to boost reading skills—helping all children build confidence. KGUN 9
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Plans for a new border wall in the San Rafael Valley have sparked concerns that it may damage a crucial jaguar migration corridor—environmental groups warn that endangered jaguars and ocelots could lose key habitat. The Department of Homeland Security fast-tracked the project by waiving environmental laws and awarded a $309.46 million contract, with construction set to begin later this year. Arizona Public Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On July 4, 2024, the Northwest Fire District responded to trash fire incidents and reminded Tucson residents to cool down flammable items – such as charcoal, ashes, and matches – before throwing them away to prevent future fires. KVOA
SHOP NEWS
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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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Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour
90 minutes — Steward Observatory — $ — Discover the innovative engineering and optical technology behind the world’s largest telescope mirrors.
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Ally Venable Live Performance
8-9:30 p.m. — 191 Toole — All sales are final — Experience the electrifying Texas blues-rock vibes of Ally Venable and her exceptional guitar skills.
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Of Montreal Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — 191 Toole — Tickets available — Experience the innovative sounds of Of Montreal performing tracks from their landmark album, The Sunlandic Twins.
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Jazz Jam with Max Goldschmid
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $5-$10 + DICE fees — Enjoy an instrumental jam session with multi-instrumentalist Max Goldschmid and the house band.
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Contradance with Kismet and Randy Hobbs
1:30-5 p.m. — Southern Arizona Dance Center — $10 entry ($5 under 25) — Experience an evening filled with energetic contra dance and live music.
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Public Mirror Lab Tours
90 minutes — University of Arizona's Steward Observatory Richard F. Caris Mirror Laboratory — Free entry — Discover cutting-edge engineering and technologies behind the world's largest telescope mirrors.
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Wavves Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — 191 Toole — General Admission — Experience the energetic sounds of Wavves live in Tucson.
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