Good morning, Tucson.

A free re-entry job fair helps Tucson job seekers with criminal histories connect with employers, community partners, and support services today.

Former FDNY Battalion Chief Richard Picciotto spoke at the Tucson Convention Center today ahead of tomorrow's 25th anniversary of 9/11, sharing how he was trapped on the North Tower during the second plane hit but eventually escaped to help others.

Two Tucson businesses are joining forces to manufacture horse mattresses while employing graduates from an industrial sewing program.

Sonoran Stitch Factory supplies PasturePuff today and benefits from local grants + strong community investment that are driving growth for both companies.

The University of Arizona opened a new Wildcat Welcome Center in the Student Union Memorial Center (its main hub for prospective students and families) to help visitors learn about campus life.

The modern facility (which replaced the old information desk) now hosts daily campus tours led by student ambassadors.

The University of Arizona received a $20 million grant from the Department of Energy to expand its underground mining research facility for new research and workforce training.

Upgrades will add space, install a microgrid and new electronics (including digital twin testing with industry partners).

On Wednesday night, Tucson City Council approved naming the new softball complex at Kennedy Park ‘Stacy Redondo Fields’ after a local softball star and teacher.

The council also put a moratorium (pending review) on renaming city assets to allow more community input.

Arizona Diaper Bank in Tucson faces a shortage of incontinence supplies as more seniors on fixed incomes rely on its aid.

The nonprofit is collecting donations ahead of National Diaper Need Awareness Week — Sept. 14‑20 — as it partners with 55 local organizations to address the gap.

Reid Park Zoo in Tucson acquired a new CT scanner (a computed tomography tool that makes detailed 3D X-rays) to boost animal care by helping staff detect very small issues in patients.