Good morning, this is Tucson Local Pulse for Saturday, November 29th, 2025.

We're starting with some frustrating news for anyone hoping to lace up their skates this weekend. The Tucson Holiday Ice Rink downtown has delayed its opening yet again. The rink was originally supposed to launch last weekend, but equipment issues pushed the date back to today. Unfortunately, those same problems have persisted, and the city announced on social media that the rink will not open today as planned. The city is asking everyone to keep an eye on their Facebook page for an official opening announcement. Our team is working hard to get everything up and running as soon as possible, they tell us.

Speaking of downtown, the city continues moving forward with several projects that are shaping our community. City officials have been working on various initiatives to improve quality of life here in Tucson, with decisions being made regularly that affect our daily routines and neighborhoods.

On the sports front, we had a big night last night for University of Arizona football fans. Number 25 Arizona dominated rival Number 20 Arizona State 23 to 7 on Friday night in the Territorial Cup matchup. Quarterback Noah Fifita threw for 286 yards and a touchdown, earning him the Bob Moran MVP award. Arizona's defense absolutely smothered the Sun Devils, forcing five turnovers and holding Arizona State to just 214 total yards. The Wildcats scored 20 unanswered points in the second half to secure the victory. This marks Arizona's fifth straight win, and the team is heading to a bowl game for the second time in three years under coach Brent Brennan. It's been quite a turnaround defensively for the program.

Now let's talk about what we can expect outside today. We're looking at sunny skies with a high near 73 degrees. It's going to be a beautiful Saturday to get outside and enjoy the weather. Tonight will be mostly clear with temperatures dropping to around 47 degrees. Tomorrow, Sunday, we're expecting mostly sunny conditions with another high near 72 degrees. It's shaping up to be a pleasant weekend weatherwise, perfect for any outdoor activities you might have planned, even if the ice rink won't be opening today.

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