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Today’s edition · Mon., Nov. 2

Flooding led to 16 river rescues in Pima County; drier days ahead

Plus, Arizona opens its season against UCLA tonight in Las Vegas.

The Tucson Today team4 stories16 sources5 min read

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Sunday's flooding led to 16 river rescues across Pima County

Rescue crews answered flooded-road calls across Pima County on Sunday

16
river rescues by the Pima County Sheriff's Department as of 3 p.m.
12
water rescues across greater Tucson, per Tucson Fire
7
swift water rescues by Tucson Fire crews

Sources: Arizona Daily Star, KVOA

If you're heading out this morning, check closures first. The Pima County Sheriff's Department says it responded to 16 river rescues Sunday as of 3 p.m., as motorists tried to cross flooded roads or washes and got stuck. All were rescued without injury. KVOA reports the Tucson Fire Department counted 12 water rescues across the greater Tucson area, seven of them handled by its crews.

  • Road closure hotline: 520-351-3351
  • Windy Point: boulders fell near Catalina Highway, which stayed open
  • : Tucson area, through 5 a.m. Monday
  • Weather service warning: ""

Flash flood warnings covered northeastern Pima and south-central Pinal counties, including Tucson, Oro Valley and Marana. A separate flood warning for central Pima County pointed to Vamori Wash, which stood at 9.5 feet Sunday morning. The Arizona Daily Star reports the weather service says more rain is expected as an " event" continues.

4-5 inchesof rain on Mt. Lemmon in 24 hours

The Mount Lemmon Hotel described that much rain between noon Saturday and noon Sunday.

Source: Arizona Daily Star

Weather

Drier air arrives Tuesday, with highs in the mid-to-upper 70s

If you've had enough of soggy shoes, relief is coming. KOLD's Saturday evening forecast had lingering showers Monday, mostly in the morning, before the region dries out starting Tuesday and through the rest of the 7-day forecast.

Forecast highs climb from 71 Monday to 77 Wednesday

Source: KOLD

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Forecast high
Mon.71°
Tue.76°
Wed.77°
Thu.76°
Fri.76°
Sat.75°
  • Monday: 40% chance of showers, high near 71
  • Tuesday: sunny, high near 76
  • Wednesday: sunny, high near 77
  • Lows: 51 to 53 degrees, Monday night through Friday night

KVOA expects well below average temperatures over the next week, and KOLD says the mid-to-upper 70s still run below normal.

Forecast rain chances fall from 90% Sunday to 40% Monday

Source: KOLD

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Value
Sunday90%
Sunday night70%
Monday40%

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Public Safety

Savannah Guthrie renews her plea for answers about her mother's disappearance

Savannah Guthrie posted a new plea Sunday for information about her mother, Nancy Guthrie, 84, who was reported missing Feb. 1 after she failed to appear at a friend's home in Tucson. Investigators believe she was taken from her Catalina Foothills residence against her will.

“We need someone to help us, tell us what you know.”

Savannah Guthrie, in a Sunday post

Months of ransom notes have not led to Nancy Guthrie

  1. Feb. 1Nancy Guthrie is reported missing from her Tucson home.
  2. Feb. 2First ransom note demands $4 million in cryptocurrency.
  3. Feb. 6Second note claims she died shortly after being taken.
  4. JulyA hair found in her home does not lead to a suspect.
  5. SeptemberA third note is deemed not credible.
  6. Nov. 1Savannah Guthrie posts a new plea for help.

Sources: KTAR News 92.3 FM, NBC News

NBC News reports the Pima County Sheriff's Department, with FBI help, has not produced any significant breaks. A task force is still chasing leads and recently "traveled to Florida to meet with lab scientists," the sheriff's office said on X.

  • FBI tip line: 1-800-CALL-FBI
  • Task force: still chasing leads
  • Taken from: her Catalina Foothills residence, investigators believe

$1 millionreward the Guthrie family is offering

Savannah Guthrie wrote Sunday that the reward is still available.

Sources: KTAR News 92.3 FM, NBC News

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Sports

No. 5 Arizona opens its season Monday night against No. 22 UCLA in Las Vegas

If you're a Wildcats fan, circle 8 p.m. Arizona time. Arizona plays UCLA at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, a revival of the old Pac-10/12 rivalry. Arizona went 36-3 last season and made its first Final Four in 25 years.

Arizona ranks higher and won more games last season

No. 5RankingNo. 22
36Wins last season24

Source: ALLSPORTSTUCSON.com

  • Tipoff: 8 p.m. Arizona time, Monday
  • TV: TNT and truTV; streams on HBO Max
  • Radio: Wildcats Radio 1290-AM
  • Eligibility: RJ Godfrey is awaiting a ruling and can't play yet

Coach Tommy Lloyd sees the matchup as a valuable learning experience. "You're going to be tested," he said, and the starting backcourt is brand new.

Arizona's lineup mixes a returning star with new guards

PlayerWhat to know
Motiejus KrivasBig 12 Preseason Player of the Year
Caleb HoltFreshman; 17.7 points in three exhibitions
Derek DixonNorth Carolina transfer, starting point guard

Source: ALLSPORTSTUCSON.com

News Notes

Voting

If an emergency will keep you from voting Tuesday, Pima County has emergency voting open Monday. KVOA

Sabino Canyon

Areas near Sabino Canyon received nearly 3.5 inches of rain in the 24 hours ending Sunday, Nov. 1. Resident Nathaniel Peterson said the creek "almost never gets like this except during the biggest rain events." KVOA

Corona de Tucson

As of 3:04 p.m. Sunday, deputies reported East Sahuarita Road and North Davidson Road closed because of significant flooding. KOLD

Medicaid

A judge has blocked a Medicaid rule for the sickest Arizonans. More than 429,000 Arizonans ages 19 to 64 are covered through Medicaid expansion. Arizona Daily Star

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More than 100,000 of more than 429,000 expansion adults may have complex needs

Source: Arizona Daily Star

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Ever wondered how a telescope mirror gets made? The University of Arizona's Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab tour runs Wednesday, Nov. 4, a 90-minute guided look inside the lab at Steward Observatory. The mirrors there are 8.4 meters (27 feet) in diameter. That's a lot of glass to polish.

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Tucson Todayto me · Mon., Nov. 26:00 a.m.

Flooding led to 16 river rescues in Pima County; drier days ahead

Plus, Arizona opens its season against UCLA tonight in Las Vegas.

The TLDR

  1. Sunday's flooding led to 16 river rescues across Pima County
  2. Drier air arrives Tuesday, with highs in the 70s
  3. Savannah Guthrie renews her plea about her missing mother
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