Good morning, this is Tucson Local Pulse for Sunday, February 22. We start with the heartbreaking top story dominating our airwaves, the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie from her Catalina Foothills home three weeks ago today. Pima County Sheriffs just swept her neighborhood again, collecting more gloves for DNA analysis, including one from two miles away thats already in CODIS with no match yet. Theyre setting up barricades on her narrow street near Marvel Road, turning it one-way north to south to ease traffic for residents, garbage trucks, and school buses jammed by media presence. Sheriff Chris Nanos says they havent ruled out multiple suspects or an accomplice, and Mexican authorities are now assisting, given the proximity to the border. A $200,000 reward stands, and genetic genealogy testing continues on evidence from her home. Our hearts go out to the Guthrie family as we pray for answers soon.

In other public safety news, a fugitive who escaped Pima County Jail back in 2022 after charges of kidnapping and assault was captured Friday in Mazatlan, Mexico, and rebooked here. U.S. Marshals and international partners made it happen, showing our cross-border teamwork in action.

City Hall updates are light today, but keep an eye on traffic calming measures around high-profile scenes like this one, directly impacting your daily drives. No major new business openings or closings reported, though local real estate sees median home prices holding steady around $375,000, with jobs in healthcare adding about 500 positions last month per state labor data.

Weather-wise, sunny skies with highs near 72 degrees make for perfect outdoor plans, but gusty winds up to 20 miles per hour could stir dust near Sabino Canyon. Expect clear nights cooling to 45.

Looking ahead, community cleanup at Reid Park tomorrow at 8 AM, and Salpointe Highs basketball team takes on rivals Tuesday with their recent playoff push.

A quick feel-good nod to Tucson Highs debate team winning regionals, sparking pride across our schools.

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