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Wednesday, September 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Tucson. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of September.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Tucson Police said a deadly crash—possibly involving a motorcyclist—occurred at 3rd Street and Campbell near the University of Arizona and caused the area to be shut down for several hours. KOLD News 13
- ➤ A young girl was struck by a vehicle—near 36th Street and Mission Road on Tucson's southwest side—and transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries as police investigate the incident and close the road. KVOA
- ➤ Silas Jordan Polin, 39, died after a vehicle struck him when he walked against a red signal in midtown Tucson on Sept. 4—police said he was taken to a hospital and later died on Sept. 5 as investigators examine the incident. KVOA
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ PNC Financial announced Monday that it will buy FirstBank for $4.1 billion to expand its operations by adding over 70 branches in Arizona—boosting its assets to about $575 billion. The move will increase PNC's presence in the Southwest as it competes with other large banks. Arizona Daily Star
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Late Tuesday afternoon, Tucson police confirmed that a Monday murder-suicide occurred at a Midtown home near Grant Rd. and Swan Rd where Michael Duran, 48, shot 47-year-old Michelle Johnson before turning the gun on himself—Duran had a history of domestic violence and was released on pretrial services in June. KVOA
- ➤ Brian Thomas Balda, 52, of Oregon, was sentenced to 39 months in prison followed by 36 months of supervised release for cyberstalking a former U.S. government official in Tucson after he harassed the victim with abusive messages and drove from Oregon where law enforcement found knives, binoculars, and a replica handgun in his car (the FBI Phoenix Division, Pima County Sheriff’s Department, and University of Arizona Police Department conducted the investigation). KVOA
- ➤ Tucson Police Department arrested 16-year-old Izrael Micah Salazar—after obtaining a warrant with help from the U.S. Marshals Service—in connection to 15-year-old Daydrian Brown's murder at a house party on July 6, where he and 20-year-old Katraun Devon McLendon confronted the victim. KVOA
- ➤ Tucson police arrested a suspect for shoplifting on September 9th—local officials released a brief video of the incident. KOLD News 13
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ ASUA senators did not approve their constitution this week because a late budget raised questions about a past $177 million deficit — they also confirmed Joclyn Flynn for a vacant Senate seat. The Daily Wildcat
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Thirsty Thursday Car Show
6:30-10 p.m. — Dave & Buster's Tucson — Free entry — Enjoy a showcase of stunning cars while unwinding with friends at this lively car show.
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Elias Medina Concert
8:30-10:00 p.m. — Rialto Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the heartfelt sounds of Mexican regional music with Elias Medina's spirited performance.
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Oktoberfest Celebration at Pueblo Vida Brewing Company
12-10 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Cost varies — Celebrate Oktoberfest with stein-full beers and fresh baked pretzels.
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Jazz Jam with Max Goldschmid
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $5-$10 + DICE fees — Enjoy a lively jam session with multi-instrumentalist Max Goldschmid and local musicians.
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2nd Annual Los Donantes Blood Donor Celebration
1-3 p.m. — Red Cross Foothills Blood and Platelet Donation Center — Free — Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with food, music, and community storytelling while donating blood.
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Ashley Gavin Live Performance
7-8:30 p.m. — 191 Toole — Tickets on sale — Enjoy an evening of comedy with Ashley Gavin at this intimate venue.
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Evening with Egyptian Oud Master Mohamed Abozekry
6:30-8:00 p.m. — The Century Room — Ticket prices vary — Experience the imagination and improvisation of renowned oud musician Mohamed Abozekry.
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Ancient Aliens Live
7:30-9 p.m. — Rialto Theatre — Reserved seating — Experience a night of exploration into the mysteries of ancient aliens.
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Counterparts Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Rialto Theatre — All sales final — Enjoy an energetic night of music with Counterparts in an all-ages standing show.
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