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Tucson Local Pulse: Pedestrian Safety Alert and Weekend Events Guide
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Good morning, this is Tucson Local Pulse for Thursday, April 16.
We start with a heartbreaking update from our streets. Tucson police report a 61-year-old man, Gregory Scott Cunningham, was fatally struck Tuesday night while crossing East Speedway near the University of Arizona campus, between North Mountain and North Campbell avenues. The driver stopped right away and is cooperating as the investigation continues. Sadly, this marks our 15th fatal pedestrian crash this year, three more than last year at this time. We urge everyone to stay vigilant at crosswalks, especially around campus.
Shifting to safer ground, our weather today brings partly cloudy skies with highs near 86 and lows around 56, according to KGUN 9. Perfect for outdoor plans, though that northwest breeze might pick up later, so grab a light jacket for evening events. Expect sunny and warm conditions through the weekend.
City Hall has no big decisions today, but keep an eye on traffic calming measures they discussed last week, which could ease commutes on Speedway soon. In new business news, the Pima County Fair kicks off today at the fairgrounds on South Houghton Road, running through April 26 with rides, food, and family fun, admission about 15 bucks for adults.
Looking ahead, our weekend buzzes with nearly 50 events. Tomorrow, catch Nature Journaling at Tohono Chul entrance at 8 a.m., free for sketching desert wonders. Saturday brings Record Store Day at Heroes and Villains on East Broadway from 10 a.m., Native Nations Day at Presidio San Agustin del Tucson on North Court Avenue from 10 to 3, and 420 Fest at MSA Annex on South Avenida del Convento starting at 2. Music lovers, tonight we have Ultra Sunn at 191 Toole, Interpol and Less Than Jake at La Rosa, and Back to the Future Live at Centennial Hall.
Local schools shine with Tucson Bird Alliance leading bird walks at Tohono Chul this weekend. For a feel-good lift, families are raving about Clay Play sessions at Childrens Museum Oro Valley, sparking creativity in our little ones every Sunday.
No major arrests or alerts in the past 24 hours, but were watching those pedestrian hotspots closely.
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We start with a heartbreaking update from our streets. Tucson police report a 61-year-old man, Gregory Scott Cunningham, was fatally struck Tuesday night while crossing East Speedway near the University of Arizona campus, between North Mountain and North Campbell avenues. The driver stopped right away and is cooperating as the investigation continues. Sadly, this marks our 15th fatal pedestrian crash this year, three more than last year at this time. We urge everyone to stay vigilant at crosswalks, especially around campus.
Shifting to safer ground, our weather today brings partly cloudy skies with highs near 86 and lows around 56, according to KGUN 9. Perfect for outdoor plans, though that northwest breeze might pick up later, so grab a light jacket for evening events. Expect sunny and warm conditions through the weekend.
City Hall has no big decisions today, but keep an eye on traffic calming measures they discussed last week, which could ease commutes on Speedway soon. In new business news, the Pima County Fair kicks off today at the fairgrounds on South Houghton Road, running through April 26 with rides, food, and family fun, admission about 15 bucks for adults.
Looking ahead, our weekend buzzes with nearly 50 events. Tomorrow, catch Nature Journaling at Tohono Chul entrance at 8 a.m., free for sketching desert wonders. Saturday brings Record Store Day at Heroes and Villains on East Broadway from 10 a.m., Native Nations Day at Presidio San Agustin del Tucson on North Court Avenue from 10 to 3, and 420 Fest at MSA Annex on South Avenida del Convento starting at 2. Music lovers, tonight we have Ultra Sunn at 191 Toole, Interpol and Less Than Jake at La Rosa, and Back to the Future Live at Centennial Hall.
Local schools shine with Tucson Bird Alliance leading bird walks at Tohono Chul this weekend. For a feel-good lift, families are raving about Clay Play sessions at Childrens Museum Oro Valley, sparking creativity in our little ones every Sunday.
No major arrests or alerts in the past 24 hours, but were watching those pedestrian hotspots closely.
Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and please subscribe for daily updates. This has been Tucson Local Pulse. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI