Tucson news
Here are some recent news stories from Tucson, Arizona:
Local News
- Tucson City Council approves budget: The Tucson City Council has approved a $1.3 billion budget for the 2023 fiscal year, which includes funding for new police officers, infrastructure projects, and community programs. (Source: Arizona Daily Star)
- Tucson Electric Power to increase rates: Tucson Electric Power (TEP) has announced plans to increase electricity rates for customers, citing rising costs for fuel and maintenance. The rate hike is expected to take effect in January. (Source: Tucson News Now)
- New restaurant opens in downtown Tucson: A new restaurant, called "The Kitchen Table," has opened in downtown Tucson, offering a menu of farm-to-table cuisine and craft cocktails. (Source: Tucson Weekly)
Crime and Public Safety
- Tucson police investigate shooting: Tucson police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the 2400 block of North Oracle Road, which left one person injured. (Source: KGUN 9 News)
- Man arrested for attempted murder: A 25-year-old man has been arrested for attempted murder after allegedly shooting at a woman in a domestic violence incident. (Source: Tucson News Now)
- Tucson police seek suspect in robbery: Tucson police are seeking a suspect in a robbery that occurred at a convenience store on the south side of the city. (Source: Arizona Daily Star)
Education
- University of Arizona receives grant for STEM education: The University of Arizona has received a $1.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation to improve STEM education for underrepresented students. (Source: University of Arizona News)
- Tucson Unified School District to implement new curriculum: The Tucson Unified School District has announced plans to implement a new curriculum for English language arts and social studies, which will focus on critical thinking and problem-solving skills. (Source: Tucson News Now)
- Pima Community College to offer new programs: Pima Community College has announced plans to offer new programs in fields such as cybersecurity, data analytics, and renewable energy. (Source: Pima Community College News)
Sports
- Arizona Wildcats football team wins conference championship: The University of Arizona football team has won the Pac-12 South conference championship, earning a spot in the conference title game. (Source: Arizona Daily Star)
- Tucson Roadrunners hockey team to play in new arena: The Tucson Roadrunners, the AHL affiliate of the Arizona Coyotes, will play their home games in a new arena at the Tucson Convention Center starting in the 2023-2024 season. (Source: Tucson News Now)
- Tucson Sugar Skulls to play in Indoor Football League: The Tucson Sugar Skulls, a professional indoor football team, will play in the Indoor Football League starting in 2023. (Source: Tucson Weekly)