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Monday, August 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Tucson. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 24-year-old woman died in an early morning single-vehicle crash on West Roger Road when a speeding and impaired driver lost control of his 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe, hitting a block wall and a parked car while the 26-year-old driver sustained minor injuries and received treatment at Banner University Medical Center. KVOA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Tucson police investigated a fatal shooting at Hideout Bar on South Mission Road near Ajo Way, where an adult male was pronounced dead early Sunday morning—detectives are gathering additional details. KVOA
- ➤ Ward 2 City Councilman Paul Cunningham stopped a shoplifter at a Walgreens on the Eastside Friday night. KVOA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ School boards around Tucson will vote on new rules for cell phone use, computer filtering, and mandatory abuse reporting to meet new state laws, while several districts update budgets and student programs. Oro Valley Town Council will vote on using part of its sales tax revenue for town operations (capital investments and debt service). Tucson Sentinel
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Tucson city council voted 5-2 to keep Sun Tran, Sun Link & other transit free instead of reinstating fares, which last generated revenue in the 2018-19 fiscal year. Mayor Regina Romero and some council members now plan to explore a ballot initiative to fund transit improvements. Arizona Daily Star
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Tuesday Slush: Dole Whip & Hibiscus Lemonade
3-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Price varies — Cool off with a unique slush flavor created weekly at the taproom.
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Tucson Job Fair
11 AM - 1 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tucson - Reid Park — Free admission — Discover job opportunities in Tucson and bring your professional resumes.
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A Night of Jazz Flute with the Duane Rielley Trio
6:30-8 p.m. — The Century Room — $15-$25 tickets plus taxes and fees — Experience an evening of jazz standards featuring Duane Rielley on flute.
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Family Brain Boost at Children's Museum Tucson
Noon — Children's Museum Tucson — Included with admission — Engage in hands-on science experiments every weekend that make learning fun for the whole family.
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Jazz Jam with Max Goldschmid
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $5-$10 + DICE fees — Experience an evening of instrumental jazz with Max Goldschmid and local musicians in a welcoming atmosphere.
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Children's Museum Tucson: Brain Boost Monday
Summer hours — Children's Museum Tucson — Standard admission — Engage in fun hands-on science experiments to spark a family interest in STEM.
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Kids Yoga
8-9 p.m. — Tucson, AZ — Free entry — An interactive session for parents and children to enhance mobility and learn stress management techniques.
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Wednesday Team Trivia Night
7-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Free entry — Gather your team for a fun-filled night of trivia and great prizes in Downtown Tucson.
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Weekly Coloring Day at Pueblo Vida Brewing Company
3-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Free entry — Unwind and unleash your creativity with coloring in a relaxed taproom atmosphere while enjoying craft beer.
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Asphalt Astronaut Live Concert
7-9 p.m. — Forty Niner — Free entry — Experience the ethereal sounds of Tucson's own Asphalt Astronaut with her captivating ambient pop music.
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