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Scottsdale police say the Flock automatic license plate reader system say it’s an effective law enforcement tool. City Councilman Barry Graham says he is concerned about “constant and intrusive surveillance.”
Scottsdale leaders have mixed feeling on use of Flock
While a number of Valley cities are ending their contracts with the Flock Group over misuse of the automatic license plate reader camera systems, Scottsdale leaders seem to have mixed feelings about … more
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19-year-old dies after soccer game fight in Phoenix
A man died one week after being assaulted Aug. 6 during a soccer game fight near 43 rd Avenue and Hubble Street, Phoenix police said. Tumusifu Bazirake’s death is now being investigated as a … more
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More than $1.2 billion is expected to flow into Arizona's ESA program this fiscal year, but following where that money comes from — and where it ultimately goes — reveals a more complicated picture.
Following the money: What Arizona's growing ESA spending really means
More than $1.2 billion is expected to flow into Arizona's ESA program this fiscal year, but following where that money comes from — and where it ultimately goes — reveals a more complicated picture. more
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Loewe offers a full blend of men’s and women’s ready-to-wear clothes, bags, small leather goods, shoes, eye wear, belts, hats and caps and home scents.
LOEWE opening store in Scottsdale Fashion Square mall
Loewe is opening a new store in the Scottsdale Fashion Square mall Aug. 19. The store presents a full offer of men’s and women’s ready-to-wear clothes, bags, small leather goods, shoes, eye … more
Scottsdale Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Scott Menzel said discussions about future school closures are hard but necessary.
SUSD moves forward with school closures phase II
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board is moving forward with Phase II of its school closure plan and wants to hear what the public thinks about it. The board has set the time … more
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A group looking to regulate the Arizona education voucher program submitted more than 420,000 signatures on earlier this year to get the measure on the November ballot. It remains to be seen whether Proposition 212 will make the ballot as a judge weighs whether there are enough valid signatures.
Court fights continue over ballot language, signatures on voucher initiative
PHOENIX — Republican lawmakers acted illegally in how they told voters about the effect of a provision of an initiative that would reform Empowerment Scholarship Accounts, the Arizona Supreme Court … more
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Paradise Honors junior Chuck Van Dyke smiles after being named the Epic Sports TV player of the game in an Oct. 16, 2025 win over Thunderbird. Van Dyke was the state's second leading rusher last year and is back for his senior year.
2026 Preps football preview: Paradise Honors
Months after a playoff bid in its 4A debut season, Paradise Honors prepared for 2026 by going away from its strengths. The Panthers have an accomplished core of 10 or so returning starters. … more
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A 22-year-old Florida man was indicted in a Maricopa County court for defrauding and stealing over $65,000 from Maricopa County seniors, the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office announced Friday in a release.
Florida man indicted in senior scam on Phoenix residents
A 22-year-old Florida man was indicted in a Maricopa County court for defrauding and stealing over $65,000 from Maricopa County seniors, the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office announced Friday in a release. more
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Weekend work will affect Loop 101 traffic, state transportation officials said.
Weekend freeway work closes road, ramps in Tempe-Mesa area: ADOT
Eastbound Loop 202 will be closed between Loop 101 and McKellips Road from 9 p.m. Friday to 2 p.m. Saturday for pavement maintenance, state transportation officials said. Drivers should consider … more
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A license plate reader camera made by Motorola Solutions. Motorola Solutions is Phoenix’s license plate vendor.
Phoenix, Maricopa County not seeing misuse of automated license plate readers
While the outrage continues involving flock camera usage in cities and towns around Phoenix, Phoenix does not have any issues currently with its Motorola Automated License Plate Reader system. … more
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Members of the West Valley NAACP spoke at the Peoria Unified public meeting Aug. 13 about three books written by people of color that have been prohibited to be taught to 6-8 graders.
Peoria Unified addresses 'book ban,' NAACP weighs in
When word got out that three books written by people of color were prohibited from use in teaching grade 6-8 students in Peoria Unified School District classrooms, it caused a stir among parents and teachers. more
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Pictured: Patti Constantakis, Walmart Foundation; Holly Kurtz, Director of Workforce Development at the Center for the Future of Arizona; representatives from AZ Department of Economic Security, Maricopa Community Colleges, Phoenix Chamber and Center for Future of Arizona.
Walmart Awards The Center for the Future of Arizona $250,000 Workforce Grant
Walmart announced a multi-year workforce development grant in Phoenix as part of broader efforts to help workers build skills, connect to quality jobs and advance careers in a labor market being … more
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