Good morning, this is Tucson Local Pulse for Tuesday, May 13, 2025.Starting today, travelers using Tucson International Airport should plan for extra time as roadway rehabilitation work begins. The entrance to TUS will be narrowed to just one lane during construction hours. The resurfacing project affects roads leading to passenger pickup and drop-off areas and will continue through July 18th. Work is scheduled between 6 PM and 4 AM to minimize disruption during peak travel times.In other news, community members are making their voices heard about the closure of Santa Rita Park. Residents placed signs and ribbons directed at City officials yesterday expressing their concerns. Meanwhile, Pima County officials report progress on ongoing infrastructure projects across the metro area.A serious crime update from the U.S. Attorney's Office in Arizona: two Tucson residents, 19-year-olds Hassan Omar Kassim and Alexandra Brooke Wisdom, were arrested last week on May 6th and charged with possession of a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence. This follows several other recent firearms-related cases in our area, including an indictment against a Mexican national on firearm and immigration charges.For today's weather, we're looking at a typical May day in the desert with temperatures climbing through the morning. Be prepared for warm conditions if you're heading to outdoor activities. Don't forget sunscreen and water if you're planning to be outside.The job market continues to show resilience in our region, with several new positions announced at local tech firms and healthcare facilities. The real estate picture remains competitive, especially in neighborhoods near the university and in the foothills areas.Looking ahead to community events, the Tucson Museum of Art will host its monthly evening reception tomorrow night featuring works from local artists. This weekend, Himmel Park will be the site of a community garden planting event organized by neighborhood associations.The Catalina High School robotics team deserves recognition for their recent performance at the state competition, bringing home second place overall. And the Tucson Saguaros baseball team won their home series this past weekend, extending their winning streak to five games.This has been Tucson Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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