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Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Tucson. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ KGUN 9 reported that many unhoused residents gather along The Loop for shade and community as tree-lined paths—vital for relief from the hot sun—offer a refuge amid strict camping rules. County officials say shelters have available emergency beds but note challenges for pet owners—whose needs complicate access to services—after calls for increased security following cyclist Enrique 'Kix' Mercado’s fatal stabbing. KGUN 9
- ➤ Tucson’s first outdoor safe sleeping site for homeless people, STAR Village, will open next week to provide transitional housing while the city and Primavera Foundation address concerns with safety measures such as curfews and 24/7 staffing—some local residents remain wary about its impact on nearby businesses and homes. KOLD News 13
- ➤ Today, Pima Animal Care Center waived fees for reclaiming spayed or neutered pets turned in for the first time so that owners can pick them up with no charge. The center still charges a $175 fee for pets that are not fixed and for repeat turn-ins (530 animals remain in its shelter). Tucson Sentinel
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tucson Film Festival will run from Oct. 9 to 12 at The Screening Room where six feature films and 23 shorts — including three University of Arizona student projects — will be shown, and the event will kick off with the premiere of the noir thriller 'I've Seen All I Need to See' at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 9. The Daily Wildcat
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The UA School of Theatre, Film & Television has appointed Frances Gateward as director as the school works to boost student engagement at Marroney Theatre during performances of Vanities: The Musical—playing through Oct. 12. Gateward replaces interim director Brant Pope and plans to strengthen the arts program with a new musical theater minor and increased student participation. The Daily Wildcat
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Santa Catalina Ranger District of the Coronado National Forest will start the Oracle Fuel Break project this October and continue through April to create a 300-foot fuel break over 60 acres south of Oracle to lower fire risks on nearby private land. Phase 1 will involve chipping debris and improving roads plus Phase 2 will build windrow contours and hand piles with maintenance scheduled every two to three years. KVOA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tucson’s city council will discuss a proposal today that could make local streets more pedestrian-friendly — the plan could lead to safer walking conditions for residents. KOLD News 13
- ➤ Critics said Tucson used outdated flood data that left out key risks for the proposed Casita Village project near the Agua Caliente Wash, warning that rising floods may put lives in danger + city officials stated the project meets current standards but admitted no further flood studies are planned. KOLD News 13
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Researchers at UArizona and the National Center for Wellness and Recovery in Tulsa are testing a long-lasting molecule called NCWR-10 to treat opioid overdoses. Early tests in mice show it works as fast as naloxone but lasts longer — the team will test it against stronger opioids to help fight the crisis. KVOA
- ➤ Women in rural Arizona are choosing home birth with Certified Professional Midwives because hospitals are few and expensive, and this trend is growing in areas that lack nearby maternity services (as seen in Lake Havasu City and other regions). Midwives like Nicole Clemens and Lacey Keith fill the gap by offering full prenatal, labor, and postpartum care under new state licensing rules. Tucson Sentinel
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Construction on the massive Mosaic Quarter — a sports and entertainment center near Interstate 10 and Kino Parkway — is underway in Tucson and will open in phases with the MQ Iceplex set for spring and the fieldhouse for summer. The project is expected to create nearly 1,000 construction jobs and 400 permanent jobs and be completed by 2031. KVOA
- ➤ Tight End Keyan Burnett will redshirt and miss the rest of the season—he suffered a hamstring injury during training camp—and is expected to leave the Arizona Football program. KVOA
- ➤ Lowell Jaguars returned middle school football to Bisbee after a 20-year break by fielding a team of fewer than 20 sixth, seventh, and eighth graders under coach Henry Sodari at Lowell Junior High—winning several games this fall. They will practice during the summer to prepare for next season. KGUN 9
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Robin Trower Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Rialto Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary sounds of rock guitarist Robin Trower live in Tucson.
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Kaki King Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Hotel Congress — $20-$30 + Dice Fees — Experience the unique sounds of Kaki King, a genre-defying musician from Brooklyn.
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Wednesday Team Trivia Night
7-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Free entry — Gather your team for a fun night of trivia and win gift card prizes.
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