Posted June 24, 2016
Students in the Tucson Fire Department Cadet Program are wrapping up more than two weeks of training in fire prevention, fire science, hose handling, aerial ladder climbing, and more. The program is open to those 14-21 years of age. The successful cadets had to complete an application, write a 100-word essay on why they wanted to become a cadet, and take part in a 15-minute interview.
Posted June 24, 2016
For the final regular season event of its 2016 Built Ford Tough Series (BFTS) season, the Professional Bull Riders (PBR), will visit the Tucson Arena Oct. 22-23 for the Cooper Tires Take the Money and Ride.
Posted June 24, 2016
Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild this month launched his Help for Homebuyers homeownership initiaitive and announced the new Pathway to Purchase Down Payment Assistance Program.
Posted June 24, 2016
The Summer in the City discount card is available online and from select merchants. The $5 card entitles the holder to discounts at 140 food, lifestyle, and entertainment establishments in Tucson through the end of August.
Posted June 24, 2016
On Saturday, June 25, 2016, Old Spanish Trail will be closed to travel from 22nd Street west approximately 450 feet to allow work crews to mill (remove asphalt) and repave the roadway. All of the driveways for business access from Old Spanish Trail will remain open. Business access will be maintained for motorists via Harrison Road. The closure will be in place from 5:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
on Saturday.
Posted June 23, 2016
Crews from Sunland Asphalt, under contract with the City of Tucson Department of Transportation (TDOT), will begin lowering manhole covers and water valve covers in the intersection of Speedway Boulevard and Main Avenue on Saturday and Sunday, June 25 and 26, 2016 in preparation of an upcoming intersection improvement project. Crews will work 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.
Posted June 23, 2016
On Saturday, June 25, 2016, Old Spanish Trail will be closed to travel from 22nd Street west approximately 450 feet to allow work crews to mill (remove asphalt) and repave the roadway. All of the driveways for business access from Old Spanish Trail will remain open. Business access will be maintained for motorists via Harrison Road. The closure will be in place from 5:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. This work is part of the reconstruction of Old Spanish Trail from Houghton Road to 22nd Street.
Posted June 23, 2016
Tucson Water and its contractor, Tricon, are repairing two service lines on Pima Street between Rosemont Boulevard and Santa Rosa Avenue. Lane restrictions in the eastbound and westbound travel lanes will reduce traffic to a single lane in each direction on Pima during the repair process.
Water service to area customers will not be affected. The work is expected to be completed by July 8. Motorists in the area are asked to exercise additional caution and be prepared for traffic delays.
Posted June 23, 2016
The annual tradition of celebrating the beginning of monsoon rain is tomorrow from 5-10 p.m. at Mercado San Agustin, west of Interstate 10 at the southwest corner of Congress Street and Avenida del Convento.
Posted June 23, 2016
Sidewalk improvements will begin tomorrow on Kolb Road between Broadway Boulevard and Golf Links Road. Crews from Southern Arizona Paving and Construction, under contract with the City of Tucson Department of Transportation will work weekdays from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. The work is scheduled to be completed by late August.
Crews are improving curb access ramps to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. During the work, there will be curb lane travel restrictions in place. Residential and business access will be maintained at all times during the work.
Posted June 23, 2016
Looking for some family entertainment on Friday nights over the summer? Movies in the Park, a Tucson summer staple since 2003, returns tomorrow at Reid Park with a free showing of "Minions."
Posted June 23, 2016
Enjoy Reid Park Zoo and cooler evening temperatures at a themed night featuring different zookeeper chats, animal encounters, live music, family friendly activities, special dining options, and gift shop discounts. Events take place every Friday, 6-8 p.m., through July 8.
Tomorrow's theme is Go Grey: Elephant and Rhino Night..
Tickets can be purchased at the gate or online.
Posted June 22, 2016
The Mayor and Tucson City Council yesterday approved a new fee to help fund recycling within the Environmental Services (ES) department. ES says sales of recyclable materials have declined, estimating it will receive no revenue from sales during the next fiscal year. In addition, ES will pay more than $200,000 for processing recyclables. The residential recycling surcharge initially will be set at 45 cents per month, which would yield an estimated $767,100 per year.
Posted June 22, 2016
Why did the City of Tucson place 500 barricades at 140 locations this month? In a new segment on Tucson 12, Tucson Department of Transportation Engineering Manager Sam Credio and Tucson Fire Captain Barrett Baker go "Behind the Barricades " on Operation Splash to remind drivers that just 8-12 inches of moving water can wash away a vehicle during monsoon rains.
Posted June 22, 2016
The Tucson Police Department (TPD) will hold another Coffee with a Cop event tomorrow morning. There is no planned agenda, other than a simple time to ask questions, voice concerns, and meet the police officers who serve the area. The gathering will take place from 8-10 a.m. at the Starbucks at Tucson Marketplace, 1580 E. Tucson Marketplace Blvd.
