Tucson Weighs Big Decisions on Power, Missing Woman Search Intensifies

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Good morning, this is Tucson Local Pulse for Thursday, March 5th. We kick off with breaking news from City Hall where our leaders just weighed big options for public power as the Tucson Electric Power franchise deal expires this year. Arizona Luminaria reports council members like Ward 6s Miranda Schubert pushed for exploring full ownership after nearly 1600 residents wrote in against rate hikes and that huge Project Blue data center. They outlined four paths from community power buying to buying out TEPs lines for one to three billion dollars but cooler heads like Mayor Romero say no way to that price tag right now instead handing it to the Climate Commission for more study. This could mean steadier bills and greener energy for us down the line so stay tuned and maybe speak up at council meetings. Shifting to a heartbreaking case investigators probe if South American theft groups targeted 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie who vanished from her Catalina Foothills home near Sabino Canyon. Ashleigh Banfields Drop Dead Serious podcast details how these crews scout rich spots like hers with high-tech surveillance and her daughters one million dollar reward might shake loose tips so if you know anything call Tucson PD right away. We hope for answers soon and urge everyone lock up tight. On a brighter note the Tucson Desert Song Festival celebrates 25 years of Sonoran Desert tunes with events through April 25th including Pima Countys story sessions that tie right into our backyard beauty. Catch the Arizona Wildcats softball notes from their BYU clash today at Hi Corbett Field we swept midweek with strong pitching. Weather wise mild 70s today with sunny skies perfect for outdoor plans but watch for gusty winds near the Foothills that could stir dust. Outlook stays dry through the weekend. New business buzz includes talks of fresh developments in Ward 4 like 1500-home neighborhoods possibly with city-run power. Jobs look solid with high-wage spots eyeing state land and real estate ticks up about 5 percent in median prices around Grant Road. Quick school shoutout St. Francis de Sales Parish hosted a packed Lenten mass this morning. And for feel-good our community rallied with town halls shaping that energy deal proving we have a voice. Upcoming head to those Arizona Corporation Commission meetings at 400 West Congress starting March 19th to weigh in on TEPs 14 percent rate jump. Thanks for tuning in listeners and please subscribe for more. 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.

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