Greetings Tucson! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
Also on today's calendar: "Sonoran Hourglass" at Tohono Chul with Debut of "Behold the Gloaming Crepuscular" AUG. 20 and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Man Killed In Midtown Tucson Crash Identified By Police (patch.com) — A 57-year-old man has died from injuries suffered in a two-vehicle collision at Grant Road and Rosemont Boulevard in midtown Tucson, and police are still investigating whether a red light was run or signals malfunctioned. The crash, which also injured three others, pushed Tucson's 2026 traffic death toll to 56, already higher than at this time last year. Authorities are asking Tucson residents with information to contact 911 or 88-CRIME.
• New building to help JTED teach AI-proof skills (kgun9.com) — Pima JTED in Tucson is getting a new workforce training building to expand high-demand, hands-on programs like welding, EMT, cosmetology, and industrial trades that are less likely to be replaced by AI. Backed by $3 million in federal funding, the project will open more seats for local teens and better connect them with well-paying, in-demand careers.
• Flinn-Brown Fellows recognized for leadership efforts across Arizona (flinn.org) — Tucson leaders are being recognized statewide for tackling homelessness and expanding local job pathways. Flinn-Brown Fellow Julie Katsel used her network to unite Pima County and Tucson officials around homelessness coordination, while Tucson native Erica Yngve is growing the sewn-goods industry and workforce training. Other honorees from across Arizona round out this year's Flinn-Brown leadership awards.
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Tucson PatchAM possible:
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
South Tucson
Catalina Foothills
Ok Tucson! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Sign up for free local newsletters and alerts for the
Tucson Patch
Patch.com is the nationwide leader in hyperlocal news.
Visit Patch.com to find your town today.