Daily
Scottsdale
Saturday, April 12th, 2025
Good morning, Scottsdale. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Lucid Group announced it will buy Nikola’s old facilities in Coolidge and Phoenix and, if approved by the bankruptcy court, offer jobs to more than 300 displaced workers—expanding its Arizona operations as it gears up to produce a new electric SUV. The Arizona Republic
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Scottsdale Unified is hosting a bus driver hiring event today at Pima Elementary on Osborn Road from 8:00 a.m. to noon for anyone with a safe driving record and five years of regular driving experience. New hires will get paid training on-site to earn a CDL and the district is also hiring mechanics and bus aides (applicants can test drive a bus without previous experience). KJZZ
- ➤ Scottsdale Unified School District approved the Conductive Education Center of Arizona to move to the Cholla Campus to offer special education for children with neurological motor disabilities. The center will use personalized teaching methods and a low student-to-staff ratio — helping each student learn important skills. Scottsdale Independent
- ➤ The Scottsdale Mayor’s Youth Council will host a free interactive town hall on April 17 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at ASU SkySong (1475 N. Scottsdale Road, Building 1, Global Room 201) where high school students will gain life skills through breakout sessions on nutrition, financial literacy, and college and career success. Dinner will be provided during the event. Scottsdale Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Construction workers have closed southbound State Route 143 and parts of Loop 101 for improvements from April 11th through April 14th — causing delays for drivers near Sky Harbor Airport. Motorists are urged to allow extra time and follow detour instructions to avoid the affected routes. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ The Arizona House passed a bill on Thursday that lets Axon build a new headquarters, hotel, and nearly 2,000 apartments in Scottsdale, canceling a local vote that had gathered 26,000 signatures. The measure passed by a vote of 40(19) and now moves to the Senate. Scottsdale Independent
-
Scottsdale Fair and Festival
11:59 p.m. – 1:29 a.m. — WestWorld of Scottsdale — Youth $8.99, Adult $13-64, Senior $8.99 — Experience thrilling rides, delicious fair food, and fun games for the whole family.
-
The Wailers Live Performance
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Showroom at Talking Stick Resort — Check venue for pricing — Experience the legendary Wailers and their culture-defining music.
-
Scottsdale Fair and Festival
11:59 p.m. — Scottsdale Fair & Festival — Youth $8.99 | Adult $13-64 | Senior $8.99 — Enjoy thrilling rides and delicious fair food for the entire family.
-
Arizona Construction Lien Law Seminar
11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. — Scottsdale Public Library - Mustang Library — Refund policy available — Learn essential construction lien laws to protect your projects in Arizona.
-
One-Day Fascial Release Workshop
9 a.m.-4 p.m. — Eagles Community Center — Check event details for cost — Discover hands-on techniques for fascia healing in this engaging workshop.
-
Scottsdale Networking Event
12-1 p.m. — Babbo Italian Eatery — $25 drop-in fee for guests — Build powerful connections and elevate your business within a supportive community.
-
Mommy Dentists in Business Practice Transitions Event
9:15 a.m. — Fairmont Scottsdale Princess — Registration fee required — Network with fellow mommy dentists and explore practice transition options.
-
Aloft Live! with Paul Wells
5-8 p.m. — Aloft Scottsdale — No cover charge — Enjoy cocktails and light fare while listening to live music by Paul Wells.
-
Arizona Grand Championships Dance Competition & Social Dancing
8 a.m. – 11 p.m. — Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas — Check event page for pricing — Experience a weekend filled with social dancing and professional performances from top dancers across the country.
-
Sound Healing Session
7:30-9 p.m. — ASU Kerr — Cost info not provided — Experience deep meditative soundscapes designed to foster joy and awareness.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The goal is not to read more books. The goal is to gain more wisdom.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Scottsdale
Welcome to the Daily Scottsdale, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Scottsdale, Arizona community. If you like the Daily Scottsdale, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Scottsdale.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Scottsdale and across Arizona. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Scottsdale
A free Scottsdale community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyscottsdalenews.com/sitemap