Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of August.
Good morning, Tucson.
Teaspoon is celebrating one year at its Foothills location near River Road and Craycroft Road.
Owner Teresa Cheung said the restaurant features scratch-made dishes inspired by Tucson’s UNESCO City of Gastronomy identity and appreciates strong local support.
Three Schmidt's red-tailed monkeys made their debut at Reid Park Zoo today (on display from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. by the Conservation Learning Center), while zoo officials note that wild populations are threatened by habitat loss.
Desert View High School’s Learning Ambassadors program now involves 10 students who work directly with teachers to offer feedback that improves classroom teaching.
The student-led initiative, launched four years ago, builds skills like self-efficacy and autonomy for a stronger learning community in Tucson.
Kino Environmental Restoration Project basin is full after this month's monsoon storms + it irrigates 34 fields at Kino Sports Complex and offers scenic views and flood control along the two-mile Chuck Huckelberry Loop near Ajo Way and Country Club Road.
The Los Reales Sustainability Campus earned a Bronze-level VESP award from the ADEQ on Aug.
14 for three years of compliance with state and federal environmental regulations. The campus plays a key role in managing Tucson's waste and supporting its growing sustainability programs.
A flood advisory is in effect until 6:30 p.m. today in north central Pima County as heavy thunderstorms drop 1 to 1.5 inches of rain & additional showers are expected.
An extreme heat watch covers Monday morning through Wednesday evening for areas including the Tucson Metro amid temperatures over 104 degrees.
Tucson's $600 million I-10 widening project between Kino Parkway and Alvernon Way has reached its halfway mark and drivers should expect additional work ahead as construction continues.
Three Tucson police officers received $1,000 grants from nonprofit Rockin' 4 Heroes to support their training and education + the grants, from the Law Enforcement Support Fund, helped cover enrollment fees and professional courses.
ADOT reached the halfway milestone on its $600 million project to widen and reconstruct I-10 between Kino Parkway and Alvernon Way in Tucson, with work scheduled to continue until 2028.
Public transportation agencies will roll out service changes for over 20 Tucson bus routes tomorrow.
Changes include Route 4 shifting to Udall Transit Station, Route 8 combining with 108X for 15-minute frequency, and consolidated Sun Express routes, with updated maps on SunTran.com—passengers can also contact customer service for help.
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