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Wednesday, September 17th, 2025
Good morning, Tucson. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City of Tucson Parks and Recreation invites local residents to the Morris K. Udall Center open house on Sept 18 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road—free activities, tours, refreshments, and a 50% discount on Universal Membership will be available. KVOA
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Researchers say water use on the Colorado River must be cut now to keep water reserves at Lake Powell and Lake Mead safe—if next winter is as dry as this one, water levels could dangerously drop. State and federal officials have not agreed on cuts—raising concerns about future power and water shortages. Arizona Daily Star
- ➤ Researchers at the University of Arizona have developed a 25-foot solar drying tower that quickly dries fruits and vegetables using natural heat gradients—cutting emissions and capturing water from the process. The startup Kuairu, led by Professor Goggy Davidowitz and backed by Tech Launch Arizona, will soon make the system fully operational to fight food waste and expand its benefits worldwide. KGUN 9
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The House passed two bipartisan bills led by Congressman Juan Ciscomani to help Arizona veterans by boosting job training oversight and expanding rural access to doctor exams — the measures now move to the Senate for review. KVOA
- ➤ The University of Arizona Police Department installed more than 50 automated license plate reading cameras on campus, raising privacy concerns among students and faculty. UAPD said the system helps prevent crime and deletes records after 30 days—ensuring no third party can access data. KGUN 9
- ➤ The Arizona Department of Transportation is holding its annual Safety Message Contest and Arizonans can submit traffic safety ideas until Sept. 22. ADOT will review entries & select ten finalists for public voting before placing the two winning messages on highway signs. KGUN 9
- ➤ Governor Hobbs unveiled new measures that aim to lower energy bills and improve power reliability for Arizona residents. The plan, announced on September 15th, is expected to reduce costs for households if implemented. KVOA
- ➤ Tucson City Council will study a proposal next week to impose a misdemeanor charge for public drug use in efforts to boost safety. Councilmember Nikki Lee explained the measure—designed to link users to treatment services—aims to address community concerns and reduce repeat offenses. KOLD News 13
- ➤ The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes' rule banning insulting speech at voting places cannot be enforced because it is too broad and might chill free speech—putting normal election talk at risk. The court did not decide if Fontes can certify election returns when counties do not finish their canvasses. Arizona Daily Star
- ➤ The Pima County Treasurer's Office mailed corrected tax statements after 501 shielded property owners received blank documents due to a print error — the office explained the mistake and apologized for the inconvenience. Tucson Sentinel
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Miracle Mile’s former Amazon Motel at 1135 W. Miracle Mile was converted into 30 studio apartments for long-term housing and a second phase—Amazon Flats—will add nearly 60 one-bedroom units while Tucson Mayor Regina Romero attended the ribbon cutting. Arizona Daily Star
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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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Supercolor Beer Release
3-9 PM — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Cost varies — Celebrate the return of the hazy IPA featuring Galaxy and Strata hops at this anniversary release.
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Team Trivia Night
7-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Free entry — Test your knowledge with friends and compete for gift card prizes in a lively atmosphere.
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Kern Plays Rachmaninoff
7:30-9 p.m. — Tucson Music Hall — Tickets available — Experience the Tucson Symphony Orchestra's captivating performance of Rachmaninoff's masterpieces.
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Break Through The Silence: AI Tools for Job Seekers
2-5 p.m. — Eckstrom-Columbus Library — Free entry — Empower your job hunt with hands-on AI tools and strategies to land interviews confidently.
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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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Madison McFerrin Concert
7-10 p.m. — Hotel Congress — $25-$35 + Fees — Experience the soul-appella sounds of Madison McFerrin with a blend of R&B and jazz.
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Intermountain's Tucson Yacht Rock Music Festival
7:00-9:30 p.m. — Rialto Theatre — Tickets required — Groove to smooth Yacht Rock melodies at Tucson's vibrant music festival.
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10,000 Maniacs Concert
5-7 p.m. — Fox Tucson Theatre — Ticket info available — Celebrate music and community with an exclusive concert experience featuring 10,000 Maniacs.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
~ Jesus
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