Good morning, Tucson.

The Sunnyside Foundation will wrap up Gives Week with a block party on Thursday, Sept.

24 at American Eat Company (1439 S. 4th Ave) from 5 to 9 p.m., while local agencies offer free food boxes and meals at various sites starting Tuesday.

Southern Arizona kids receiving cancer treatment got a boost today as teams at Tucson Subaru’s Bike Build with Blood Cancer United built 21 bikes at a local dealership, helping families learn how to ride for the first time + strengthening community support.

A veterans organization has proposed a public-private project with Warbird National near Davis-Monthan Air Force Base to clean PFAS (forever chemicals) contaminated water and create an event and educational center with a PGA-level golf course museum; the draft agreement will be reviewed by the Tucson City Council today.

Rio Nuevo invites Tucson artists to design a mural honoring The Prescription Shop at 69 E.

Broadway; the call runs from Sept. 16 through Oct. 15 (submissions limited to 150 words) with the chosen artist receiving $5,500 and completing the work by March 30, 2027.

The new online tool tracks 30 measures on housing, health, education and jobs in Tucson (the Prosperity Initiative Indicator Dashboard).

Launched by Tucson and Pima County with help from the Community Coalition for Prosperity, it shows poverty rates dropping from 24% to 18% since the effort began in 2022.

Arizona homeowners now pay more for home insurance than for property taxes as premiums have jumped 71% over five years — prompting many to explore cost-saving measures.

TUSD is hosting a community meeting tonight to discuss potential school closures and consolidations in Tucson.

The meeting is fully booked (livestream available) and will offer residents a chance to learn about upcoming changes.

Roskruge mariachi teacher Rudy Valenzuela received a $1,000 check as part of the HSL Properties Teacher Appreciation Awards in partnership with News 4 Tucson today; his school celebrated his dedication with enthusiastic cheers.

Arizona Game and Fish released 18 black-footed ferrets this month onto a ranch near Seligman as part of its ongoing reintroduction effort.

The program aims to boost the species’ numbers in the wild.

City leaders will discuss a pilot program today to provide $345,000 in financial and technical help to local small businesses affected by road construction along key corridors.

If approved, businesses can apply for grants from $500 to $10,000 beginning in October with awards expected mid-November.

South Tucson tenants and advocates are urging city officials to remove Housing Authority director Irma Gonzalez after residents complained of neglected repairs and harsh treatment, with councilmembers set to discuss a third-party investigation at an Oct.

6 meeting—hoping for immediate change.

The Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility is checking faded and burnt street signs on Fourth Avenue after a viewer's 311 report sent the issue to crews for review.

Residents are encouraged to use 311 to help spot and fix problems.

Meteorologist Allie Potter launched a podcast, The Other Side of OK, that dives into mental health topics — she shares her personal journey and offers advice from LMFT Nicole Moore, with new episodes on pediatric and child therapy dropping every Monday.

The Wildcats beat Northern Illinois 42-17 at Casino Del Sol Stadium on Saturday, Sept.

19, with quarterback Noah Fifita breaking the school record for career passing yards. They will play Washington State on Saturday, Sept. 26.