🚨 Public Safety
TPD investigating homicide near Dodge Blvd. and 5th St. Tucson Police are investigating a homicide at a home near Dodge Blvd. and 5th St. in midtown. TPD says there is no threat to the public and will release further details via press release when available. The incident was reported in the early morning hours of Tuesday.
🏛️ Government
Gov. Hobbs freezes bill signings until Republicans release budget. Gov. Katie Hobbs announced Monday she will not sign any legislation until Republican legislative leaders publicly release their own budget proposal. The Democratic governor suspended budget negotiations three weeks ago after the GOP-controlled Legislature refused to negotiate a renewal of Proposition 123, a K-12 school funding mechanism that expired last year. Senate President Warren Petersen called the move "an unserious approach to governing," while House Speaker Steve Montenegro dismissed it as "political theater"; Hobbs vowed exceptions only for bills providing death benefits and emergency-related measures.
Pima County judge dismisses Project Blue data center lawsuit. A Pima County Superior Court judge has thrown out a legal challenge to the rezoning of nearly 300 acres for the Project Blue data center development outside Tucson. Opponents had argued that Pima County misled residents during the rezoning process for the proposed facility. Attorneys for the opponents say an appeal is likely.
Pima County forming new RTA citizens oversight committee. Following the March 10 voter approval of a 20-year Regional Transportation Authority extension, Pima County is now seeking applicants for a new citizens' oversight committee. The RTA renewal, which passed with broad support, will fund regional road and transit improvements over the next two decades. Interested residents can apply through Pima County's official channels.
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🏗️ Development & Business
Cochise County adopts data center regulations amid resident pushback. Cochise County supervisors voted 3-0 to adopt a new set of data center regulations, including restrictions on water use and power infrastructure. The vote follows growing community concern about large-scale data center projects in southeastern Arizona. Some residents said the new rules don't go far enough in limiting the industry's footprint.
Udall Park pickleball players protest proposed $3.50 court fee. Regular players at Morris K. Udall Park rallied this week against a Tucson Parks and Recreation proposal to charge $3.50 per court for 90 minutes of play beginning July 1, 2026. The courts have been free for five years, and the nonprofit Tucson Area Pickleball (TAP) — which has invested $60,000 in court improvements — is urging the city to partner with them instead of imposing a flat fee. Ward 2 Councilmember Paul Cunningham expressed opposition to the flat fee structure and suggested a collaborative cost-recovery formula; a public input session is scheduled for Thursday, April 16 at the Udall Recreation Center, 5:30–7 p.m., with a final vote set for June 9.
🎉 Community & Events
Antiques Roadshow filming at Old Tucson in May; volunteers needed. PBS's Antiques Roadshow will film a production event at Old Tucson (201 S. Kinney Rd.) on Monday, May 18 and Tuesday, May 19. AZPM, Tucson's PBS affiliate, is seeking photography volunteers to capture photos for promotional materials. Interested volunteers can sign up through the online form linked by AZPM.
⛈️ Weather — Tucson
No active watches, warnings, or advisories in effect for the Tucson metro area.
Today (Tuesday): Sunny, high near 76°F. West wind 2 to 10 mph. Precipitation chance: 2%. Tonight: Clear, low around 48°F. Northeast wind 2 to 9 mph. Wednesday: Sunny, high near 82°F. North-northwest wind 1 to 6 mph. Outlook: Temperatures warm through the week — Thursday brings partly sunny skies with a high near 86°F and south-southwest wind gusts up to 23 mph. Friday returns to sunny conditions with a high near 82°F. No precipitation is expected through the extended forecast period.