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1. The Arizona Daily Star's new editor is hopeful about the future of local news (kjzz.org) ā Tucson's Arizona Daily Star has promoted longtime reporter and editor Alexis Huicochea, a Tucson native, to executive editor as the paper navigates industry layoffs and digital change. She reflects on serving her hometown, adapting coverage for phones and social media, and why she remains optimistic about the future of local news here.
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2. MHIRJ Opens Structures Academy In Tucson (aviationweek.com) ā A new paid training academy at MHIRJ's Tucson service center is preparing local residents for careers as sheet metal structures technicians, with the first 15-student cohort now underway. The company expects to train dozens more by early 2027, offering hands-on instruction and clear pathways into high-demand aerospace maintenance jobs based right here in Tucson.
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3. University of Arizona welcomes students back to campus for the start of a new school year (kgun9.com) ā Students are back on campus at the University of Arizona in Tucson, with enrollment stabilizing and new academic options like astrobiology and human-animal interaction launching this year. The story also notes some dorms are offline for maintenance while new housing is built, and highlights advice from seniors plus a Tucson-based reporter eager to connect with the community.
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4. Tucson leaders claim progress made to improve public transit safety (kold.com) ā Tucson officials are rolling out a multimillionādollar plan to make buses, streets, and busy intersections safer, including more police at key stops, new transit ambassadors, and major road upgrades. Residents and bus drivers raised concerns about openāair drug use, cleanliness, and inconsistent incident responses, and the city says visible enforcement, cleaner stops, and better driver protections are coming soon.
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5. Tucson airman accused of faking retirement to triple-dip paychecks (azfamily.com) ā A Tucson man has been indicted on federal charges alleging he lied about his Air Force retirement date while also working for government contractors, allowing him to collect multiple paychecks. Prosecutors say he later misrepresented his work history when seeking another federal contracting job, and he now faces potential prison time and a substantial fine if convicted.
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