Tucson
Today
Monday, August 18th, 2025
Good morning, Tucson. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community members joined Mayor Regina Romero & Council Member Lane Santa Cruz at the Barrio Nopal Park groundbreaking on Saturday morning at 311 East Elvira Road. The project, made possible by voters who approved prop 407 and local partners, will soon add a splash pad and playground for children. Arizona Daily Star
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre held its third 24/7 Play Festival on August 16 and 17 in Tucson—seven 10-minute plays were written overnight starting at 8 p.m. Friday and performed with debuts at 7 p.m. and encores at 9 p.m. Saturday. Arizona Daily Star
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Brandi Fenton Memorial Park was the latest stop on a tour opposing cuts to the National Park Service that took place Sunday. The Keep Parks Public tour—organized by the Center for Western Priorities—will continue to Flagstaff, Bears Ears National Monument and finish in Grand Junction on August 22. KGUN 9
- ➤ Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is planning a new wolf exhibit that will let visitors see endangered Mexican gray wolves up close in a 25,000-square-foot space next to the museum gift shop — visitors will walk through a tunnel with glass panels to view the wolves from all sides. The project is in the design and fundraising stage with design expected to finish by early next year and two years of construction planned while $1.5 million is still needed. KGUN 9
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arizona utility regulators voted to start repealing a rule (in place for 20 years) that required power companies to use more renewable energy. The move (supported by all five commissioners) lets utilities plan to keep coal plants running and build new natural gas plants to meet rising demand. Arizona Daily Star
- ➤ Today the Tucson City Council will discuss a new ordinance that limits water use by large companies using over 7.5 million gallons monthly—companies must submit a conservation plan. The meeting comes after the council rejected the Project Blue Data Center proposal due to water concerns. KVOA
- ➤ Sadie Shaw asked the City Clerk’s Office to probe whether Councilman Kevin Dahl broke rules by exceeding his $109 contribution cap in a primary decided by 19 votes—his campaign insists all expenses were properly reported. Immigration attorney Mo Goldman dropped out of the Congressional race and backed Joanna Mendoza, and local groups are also noting self-defense classes while former sheriff Mark Napier prepares a mayoral run in Oro Valley. Arizona Daily Star
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Wildcat Tyler Loop has been named the starting kicker for the Baltimore Ravens after a preseason win over the Cowboys in Dallas—Coach John Harbaugh confirmed his selection. Loop, drafted in the 6th round as the first kicker picked by the team—he made five field goals with two over 50 yards—replaces Justin Tucker, who was released following a personal conduct investigation. KVOA
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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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Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour
90 minutes — Steward Observatory — Free entry — Discover the cutting-edge technology behind the world's largest telescope mirrors at the University of Arizona.
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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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Alex Weitz Group | Rule Of Thirds
6:30-11 p.m. — The Century Room — $20-$30 Tickets + DICE fees — Experience an original concert featuring saxophonist Alex Weitz and his all-star band in Tucson.
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Brad Paisley: Truck Still Works Tour
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Anselmo Valencia Tori Amphitheatre — Tickets on sale now — Experience country music legend Brad Paisley live with special guest Jake Worthington.
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Jazz Jam with Max Goldschmid
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $5-$10 + DICE fees — Immerse yourself in an energetic instrumental jam session led by multi-instrumentalist Max Goldschmid and the house band.
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Beer & Crafts Night at Pueblo Vida Brewing Company
6-8 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Crafts from $5-$15 — Enjoy a creative evening of beer and hands-on projects for all ages.
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Kent’s Jewelry, Lapidary, Tool & Supply Show
All day — Kent's Tools Jewelry and Lapidary Tools & Supplies — Free entry — Explore a treasure trove of gemstones and tools at Tucson's premier lapidary event.
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Hawaii Rainbow Warriors vs. Arizona Wildcats Football
7:30-9 p.m. — Arizona Stadium — Cost not listed — Arizona welcomes Hawaii for their first home game of the season.
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Los Yesterdays Concert
7-10 p.m. — Hotel Congress — $20-$35 + fees — Experience the soulful sounds of Chicano music with Los Yesterdays at Hotel Congress.
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