Good morning, Tucson.

Mobile Meals of Southern Arizona and Community Food Bank plan to merge to boost local food support; the new setup will take effect on Oct.

1 (daily operations remain unchanged).

The Pima County Sheriff's Department ended its search for Claudio F.

Badilla, an 87-year-old man last seen at 7:20 a.m. on Jul. 30, after he was found safe at 10:50 a.m. near Tucson.

Planning and Development Services Department and AIA Southern Arizona will host an in-person design feedback session for the Middle Housing Design Competition on Tuesday, Aug.

11 at Sentinel Building + 320 N. Commerce Park Loop. Attendees may review designs before the Sept. 7 deadline for a $1,000 award.

Community on Wheels, a local mutual aid group founded in 2020, is closing after six years of serving Tucson’s vulnerable residents.

Its final event will be held Saturday, August 1 at South 4th Ave & E 25th St., where the van will offer support one last time.

Paramium Technologies is moving out of its UA startup incubator and expanding its space at UA Tech Park today to build a network of satellite ground stations using advanced manufacturing from UA research + the move supports local innovation and job creation.

The Pascua Yaqui Tribe’s first casino in Tucson is nearly complete and will open soon (exact date not yet announced) to bring new gaming, dining, and job opportunities to local areas.

Education Forward Arizona released a whitepaper that finds local education-to-workforce programs operate in isolation, making it hard for students, educators, and employers to connect.

The report recommends creating a shared public map (and framework) to unify community efforts and boost statewide progress.

Southern Arizona schools are welcoming students back for the 2026-2027 academic year; Vail School District opened for PreK-8 on July 20 and high schools on July 27, while districts such as Sahuarita and Tucson will begin on August 3 and later, and community members can share photos + videos from the season.

News 4 Tucson’s Life Saver Swimfest wrapped up its 17th season of free swim lessons for local families, teaching water safety skills to children and parents + reinforcing its commitment to accessible water safety education.

Tucson residents can recycle old electronics through the city's Household Hazardous Waste program and local collection events.

The program (last updated July 30) accepts items like computers, phones, and TVs to recover valuable materials and keep hazardous components out of landfills.

A mobile home park on Tucson's south side, owned by a local family for years, was sold for $26M.

Tucson Back To School Craft and Vendor Market

11 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Park Place Mall — Free entry — Explore a variety of local vendors offering unique finds and back-to-school essentials.

One Night of Queen

7-8:30 p.m. — Fox Tucson Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience the sensational tribute to Queen with Gary Mullen and The Works capturing Freddie Mercury's iconic spirit.

Shinedown Concert

7-8 p.m. — Tucson Convention Center — Price TBA — Experience the powerful rock sound of Shinedown live in concert.

Don Was and The Pan Detroit Ensemble Live

7:30-9 p.m. — La Rosa — Ticketed event — Experience the soulful blend of jazz, blues, R&B, and funk with legendary producer Don Was and his ensemble.

Puro Reggaeton

9:00 – 10:30 PM — La Rosa — 100% Buyers Guarantee — Experience an electrifying night of reggaeton beats in Tucson.

Dengue Fever Live Concert

7:30-9:30 p.m. — La Rosa — Ticket prices vary — Experience the captivating fusion of 1960s Cambodian rock and modern psychedelic sounds from Los Angeles' Dengue Fever.

Chris Ramsay Live Performance

8-11 p.m. — Rialto Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the captivating magic of renowned illusionist Chris Ramsay in an intimate setting.

Anthony Green Live in Tucson

6:00-8:30 PM — La Rosa — Ticket info available — Experience the powerful vocals and personal narratives of Anthony Green in an intimate venue.