Good morning, Scottsdale.

An ASU report showed this year’s Cactus League added about 496 million to Arizona’s GDP and drew 1.8 million fans—the highest since 2018.

Visitors planned trips to Sedona and the Grand Canyon, boosting spending statewide.

Scottsdale Unified School District held a hearing this week on three proposals to consolidate or close schools with 80+ community members sharing views on cost savings and disruption.

Supporters of Option C—projected to save $2.7 million—argued it would cause the least impact, and a final decision comes on Oct. 6.

Amanda Power, a Scottsdale native, graduated from Bates College (Lewiston, Maine) with a biology major on May 31 during its 161st Commencement that honored 488 graduates.

Maricopa County officials confirmed 230 heat-related deaths in 2026 (a 60% increase from last year) while investigating another 567 cases amid early, prolonged extreme heat in Phoenix.

City and county leaders plan to expand cooling resources as ARPA funding nears expiration.

A longstanding McCormick Ranch building is being redeveloped into the Lakefront at Scottsdale—a 100,000 sqft mix of offices, retail and restaurants after a groundbreaking last Thursday near Scottsdale Road and McCormick Parkway, with three restaurants set to open by Nov.

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Horizon sophomore running back Dylan Brush earned the Ed Doherty medallion for his week 4 performance as he rushed for 407 yards and six touchdowns in Friday’s game against Sunnyslope — one of 10 state athletes recognized for their outstanding play.

Saguaro football canceled its game against Pinnacle today due to academic ineligibility among players, marking the third cancellation this season (a decision from the school district emphasizing academics) and intensifying the team's challenges.