Good morning, Tucson.

A Tucson paramedic, Margaret (Maggie) Day, who served 18 years, was honored on Sept.

30 at the Arizona Heroes Memorial after Rockin' 4 Heroes presented a special flag to her parents following her 2019 aircraft accident in Alaska.

The 100 Acre Wood, a longtime park in midtown Tucson with new BMX bike runs and paths, is set to reopen Oct.

19. Local Roberts residents welcome the improvements but also express concerns about safety when the park is less busy.

Between June 15 and Sept.

29, the Tucson Fire Department responded to 47 swift water and stranded person incidents during this year’s monsoon — 27 were swift water emergencies and 20 involved stranded persons.

Tropilandia on 12th Avenue serves Mexican snacks such as raspados, birria and tosti ceviche during Hispanic Heritage Month.

Run by Alejandra for three years, the shop draws loyal local customers with its authentic flavors (Maria Olivas noted standout dishes keep them coming back).

Kuumba Made, a Tucson business celebrating 45 years, announced plans to acquire a copper distiller and open a retail store in Sam Hughes to sell exclusive locally made products.

The company continues to invest in the community through support for food banks and shelters.

Arizona Highways magazine won 23 IRMA awards for excellence in writing, photography, design & digital content, continuing a century-long record of recognition.

The awards underscore its role in celebrating local arts and heritage.

At the Rialto Theatre, a colorful interactive mural now offers an augmented reality game that donates $10 per first play to the Rialto Theatre Foundation.

Local artist in residence Jessica Gomez designed the piece with support from ICCU – visitors can scan a QR code to see the art come alive.

Albers Aerospace will double its staff by hiring 25 additional skilled workers near Tucson International Airport + acquiring Parallel Ventures to tap the local workforce.

The company expects to add about $36 million to the local economy over the next five years.

Teacher Phillip Dukes at Rincon University High School received a $2,000 grant to build a closed-loop food system using black soldier fly larvae to turn food scraps into feed for chickens and fish.

Students will design and run the system during class to learn about waste reduction and agriculture.

Reid Park Zoo will host an Animal Care and Nutrition Behind-the-Scenes Experience on Oct.

4 in Tucson, offering visitors an educational look at how proper nutrition and health care support its animal residents.

Candidates for Tucson Unified School District Governing Board answered voter questions at an east side forum on Tuesday, Sept.

29, where they discussed local education issues.

Kayla Butter reported on tracking New World Screwworms for Tucson Now on Wednesday.

She toured a veterinary lab in southern Arizona and researched a facility in Douglas administering sterile flies to help protect the local ranching industry.

Southern Arizona officials warn that bee attacks in Willcox have risen recently, with incidents near Fort Grant Road and Quick Silver Road leaving residents with multiple stings and a pet fatality (one victim suffered up to 100 stings) and urge caution during outdoor work.