The PRT Weekly News Bulletin for Jan. 21-Jan. 27, 2026
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New Chair and Vice Chair to Drive Statewide Bioscience Accelerator
An internationally recognized University of Arizona researcher and executive and a Phoenix Bioscience Core developer with Wexford Science and Technology have been named chair and vice chair of the Arizona’s Bioscience Roadmap Steering Committee. Jennifer Barton, Ph.D., and Kyle Jardine will serve two-year terms in...
UNLV Runnin’ Rebels Head Coach Josh Pastner: “Las Vegas Is Becoming The Epicenter”
UNLV Runnin' Rebels head coach Josh Pastner speaks on numerous topics.
Part II! Do you ever wonder where all the stuff at the gem shows...
"Keeping an American Treasure for the American people" Here's another gem of a tale that really crystallizes why Tucson is central to major specimens of world-class gems, minerals & fossils trading hands... This 8,000 pound mammoth crystal found in Arkansas in 2016 by Ron Coleman Mining, went to Tucson for...
Pedestrian dies days after being struck on Speedway, TPD says
A man has died days after being struck by a vehicle while crossing East Speedway Boulevard, according to the Tucson Police Department.
Arizona restaurant named one of the best Cajun joints in US
Yelp put out a list of its 20 best Cajun restaurants in the U.S., and one Arizona spot made the cut. The Parish in Tucson, which has 4.4 stars on Yelp, was No. 10 on the list. The list was compiled as an all-time ranking of Cajun restaurants by Yelp Elites, based on factors such as total volume and ratings of...
More Arizona counties are reporting measles cases as outbreak continues
Arizona has confirmed 228 measles cases since August, most of which have been in a remote area of Mohave County. But in the past three weeks, Coconino, Pima, Maricopa and Pinal counties have all reported their first cases. Maricopa and Pima county health officials are warning of potential public measles...
These 2 local restaurants are bringing the wagyu smashburger trend to Tucson 🍔
There’s just something about a smash burger that blows all other hamburgers out of the water. A crispy, golden-brown crust with caramelized edges surrounds the patty, providing the perfect, audible crunch as you take a bite. You’re then met with a juicy, tender inside that just oozes flavor. Despite...
Tucson Fire battles mobile home fire in Midtown
Tucson Fire crews battled a fire at a mobile home Thursday morning. One cat died. No other injuries were reported.
Sweet on Cuca’s: Tasty treats ahead at Cuca’s Pan Dulce
In the back of a cul-de-sac in a home on the east side of town is the most unexpected, happy find. At the fairly new Cuca’s Pan Dulce customers will find some of the most delicious pan dulce. Newcomers to the Old Pueblo might not know what pan dulce...

















