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🌱 Patch AM: Man Killed In Midtown Tucson Crash Identified By Police

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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:

  • Midtown Tucson crash pushes city's 2026 traffic deaths higher than 2025
  • How a new JTED building could reshape Tucson teens' career options.
  • Meet the Tucson changemakers earning statewide recognition for their leadership

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!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 104 and low of 79 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 106, low: 78.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 104 and low of 81 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 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.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Tucson

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    Friday August 21
  • Mighty Mystic →
    The Sea of Glass — Center for the Arts, 330 E 7th St, Tucson
    7:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 20
  • Story School by Make Way for Books
    Mission Branch Library 3770 South Mission Road, Tucson, AZ 85713
    11:00 am
  • Movie Day! (Troll 2)
    Mission Branch Library 3770 South Mission Road, Tucson, AZ 85713
    3:00 pm
    • Friday August 21
  • Bilingual Family Storytime / Hora de cuentos para Familias
    Mission Branch Library 3770 South Mission Road, Tucson, AZ 85713
    10:30 am
    • Sunday August 23
  • Tracy Lawrence →
    Tucson Convention Center, 260 S Church Ave, Tucson
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My senior cat Charlie has been missing all day.
    He's an indoor only geriatric cat with a grey and white tuxedo. Just incase he somehow escaped our house and is roaming around outside, please keep… (Nextdoor Palo Verde)
  • *** UPDATE *** He came back home!
    Thanks all!!! Our dog got out this morning. His name is Ollie. If anyone finds him if you could call me. My kiddos would appreciate it! My number is… (Nextdoor Sunset Point)
  • Leisure Care, Inc. posted a job opening for Activities Assistant in Tucson. Apply here.
  • Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Porter - Unit 774 in Tucson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tucson here.

🗞 Nearby News

South Tucson

  • Tucson gold store's tip saves woman from $270K fraud scheme (kvoa.com)
  • New runway, safety upgrades coming to Tucson airport (kvoa.com)
  • South Tucson's Valencia Mercado Sells for $10.8 Million (realestatedaily-news.com)

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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!)
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