New Uranus moon discovered: Researchers uncovered the 29th Uranian satellite using the University of Arizona-built Near-Infrared Camera on JWST, revealing a faint, six-mile-wide world sculpting the planet’s inner rings — check out how it was spotted.
Tucson council backs RTA Next: Once deadlocked, the council unanimously approved sending a revamped 20-year, half-cent sales-tax package to March voters after a leadership shake-up and funding adjustments, while the RTA board prepares to finalize the plan on Aug. 25 — find out what’s next.
Bourbon Bent becomes The Saddle: The Main Gate Square spot transforms into a full-service restaurant and country bar with elevated Southwest cuisine, sports screenings, and live music, opening this summer — find out more.
Harpist debuts world premiere: TSO principal harpist Ben Albertson will make his first public solo recital on Wednesday, Aug. 27, featuring the world premiere of Chelsea Komschlies’ “Brain Storms” alongside harp arrangements of Debussy, Bach and Fauré — find out what’s on the program.
Tucson respite center first anniversary: Southern Arizona’s Casa de Respiro just marked one year of providing overnight care and support for families of incarcerated loved ones, showcasing its early impact and future goals — find out more.
Other Oro Valley headlines this week
- Photos show Bicentennial time capsule recovered
- Tucson park closure highlights community safety measures
- Tucson teen awarded $25,000 bird research scholarship
- Office hosts Native American student outreach
- Adoptable pets embark on Jersey’s Journeys
- Taste Spain as summer ends