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Morning Tucson! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What investigators say led to the deadly crash on Golf Links Road
  • How will Raytheon's huge missile deal and Star sale affect Tucson?
  • Where Tucson teens can turn when mental health feels overwhelming

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 92 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Very warm with plenty of sun, temps: high: 94, low: 71.
  • Wednesday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 97 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Woman struck and killed while crossing Golf Links Road, police say (kgun9.com) — A 52-year-old woman died after being hit by a pickup while crossing East Golf Links Road late Friday night in Tucson, police say. Investigators report she was outside a crosswalk, and the driver was not impaired and stayed at the scene. This is Tucson's 63rd traffic death of 2026, underscoring ongoing pedestrian safety concerns citywide.
   

2. AZPM's News Weekend: These are the five must-read stories of the week for Sept. 28-Oct. 2 (azpm.org) — Tucson residents are catching up on a big week of local change, from a massive new Pentagon missile contract for Raytheon and a corporate takeover of the Arizona Daily Star to developments in a high-profile ransom-note investigation. The roundup also highlights Arizona's push to make Chiricahua a national park and features a reelection-year interview with Rep. Juan Ciscomani.
   

3. 'You're Not Alone' organizations across Southern Arizona provide mental health support for teens (kgun9.com) — For teens in Tucson and Southern Arizona who are struggling, local groups like Teen Lifeline and Pima County's "You Are Not Alone" campaign are expanding free, short-term therapy and peer support. Leaders stress that stigma often keeps young people from asking for help, and they urge families to use hotlines like 988 and 520-327-TEEN so no one feels alone.
   

4. Gas prices dipped slightly in Arizona last week (azfamily.com) — Tucson drivers are paying about $4.49 per gallon for regular gas, slightly below the statewide average of $4.77 but still far higher than a year ago. New AAA data show Arizona prices easing a bit over the past week, with Tucson and Pima County in the lower half of metro-area costs across the state.
   

5. Arizona Lottery Pick 3 Evening, Fantasy 5 results for Oct. 4, 2026 (azcentral.com) — Tucson lottery players can check the latest Pick 3, Fantasy 5 and other Arizona Lottery results, then claim prizes of any size at the Grant Road lottery office in town. The article explains Sunday's winning numbers, prize-claim limits at retailers, and how to redeem larger winnings by mail or in person across Arizona.
   

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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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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