Daily Brief
June 28, 2026
Sunday
🚨 Public Safety
Motorcyclist killed running red light at Broadway and Campbell. A motorcyclist died early Saturday after running a red light and colliding with another vehicle at East Broadway Boulevard and North Campbell Avenue in midtown Tucson, according to the Tucson Police Department. The victim's identity has been reported by KOLD News 13.
Arizona Daily Star, KGUN 9, KVOA, KOLD News 13
Woman dies from injuries in Pima County three-vehicle crash. A woman has died from injuries sustained in a three-vehicle crash on June 17 in the Foothills area of northwest Pima County, according to the Pima County Sheriff's Department. Her injuries were originally believed not to be life-threatening at the time of the crash.
Arizona Daily Star, KVOA, KOLD News 13
Tucson man arrested on sexual assault charges spanning more than 35 years. Oneal Lamar Christopher, 48, has been arrested on sexual assault charges and is being held on a $500,000 bond, according to KOLD News 13.
TPD and SWAT respond to armed domestic violence situation near Alvernon Way. Tucson police, including SWAT and hostage negotiators, responded to a domestic violence situation near Alvernon Way on Saturday after a suspect was believed to be armed, according to KOLD News 13.
Hit-and-run suspect near UA campus faces court update Monday. A status conference for Louis John Artal is scheduled for Monday as he awaits trial in a deadly hit-and-run near the University of Arizona campus, according to KVOA.
AC restored at Pima County Jail following cooling system failure during extreme heat. Air conditioning has been restored at the Pima County Jail after repairs were completed, according to KVOA and KOLD News 13. The outage occurred during a period of extreme heat warnings in the Tucson area.
🏛️ Government
Marana residents raise concerns over proposed 600-acre data center. Residents gathered at a public town hall to voice concerns about a proposed data center that could occupy up to 600 acres in Marana, with Marana Town Council candidates also in attendance, according to KGUN 9 and KOLD News 13.
Oro Valley water rate hike takes effect July 4. Base water rates for most Oro Valley customers will increase 3.6% beginning July 4, according to Inside Tucson Business.
Oro Valley Town Council adopts first-ever tourism plan. The Oro Valley Town Council has accepted a first-ever leisure travel management plan, endorsing three of its specific recommendations, while reducing others, according to Inside Tucson Business. The town has also launched a dedicated tourism platform at exploreorovalley.com.
TEP power line plan for Sahuarita draws opposition from mine critics. Opponents of the Copper World mine have raised objections to Tucson Electric Power's proposed transmission line intended to serve fast-growing Sahuarita, though TEP says the line is separate from one planned for the mine, according to the Arizona Daily Star.
🎓 Education
U of A opens new center to identify and recover missing military service members. The University of Arizona has established a new center dedicated to identifying and recovering missing service members from Arizona and beyond, according to the Arizona Daily Star.
🏗️ Development & Business
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base housing receives $16 million upgrade. A $16 million reinvestment is underway to modernize military housing at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, benefiting approximately 3,500 residents, according to KVOA.
Astrie luxury apartments open at former Foothills Mall site. The Astrie luxury apartment complex has officially opened as part of the first phase of the Uptown redevelopment project at the former Foothills Mall site in northwest Tucson, according to KVOA.
22nd Street bridge demolition underway; replacement due by 2029. Regional Transportation Authority crews have begun tearing down the old 22nd Street bridge and plan to pour the first new footings by the end of July, with the replacement structure due for completion by 2029, according to KVOA.
Oracle Crossings shopping center in Oro Valley sold. Oracle Crossings — the Oro Valley shopping center anchored by Sprouts Farmers Market, Kohl's, and HomeGoods — has been sold by its local owner, according to Inside Tucson Business.
🎉 Community & Events
Arizona Historical Society exhibit uses 26 objects to tell America's 250-year story. A new exhibit at the Arizona Historical Society draws on Southwestern artifacts — including Geronimo's rifle, a locomotive, and an ancient water basket — to offer a regional perspective on American history in honor of the nation's semiquincentennial, according to the Arizona Daily Star.
⛈️ Weather — Tucson
⚠️ Red Flag Warning in effect until 8:00 PM MST today. NWS Tucson has issued a Red Flag Warning (severity: Severe) for Fire Weather Zones 150–154. Southwest winds of 15–25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and relative humidity of 10–15% mean any fires that develop or are ongoing will have the potential to spread rapidly.
Today/Tonight: Skies are clear overnight with a low around 75°F and light southeast winds around 7 mph. Sunday: Sunny with a high near 104°F; south-southwest winds 6–20 mph, gusts up to 31 mph. Sunday night clears with a low near 73°F. Monday: Sunny with a high near 101°F; south-southwest winds gusting to 29 mph, low near 70°F.
Outlook: Triple-digit heat continues through the week, with highs ranging from 101–104°F Monday through Wednesday. Winds remain breezy through early next week but gradually ease. No monsoon moisture is currently in the forecast.
NWS Tucson Forecast API