With pickleball’s popularity on the rise, Scottsdale Parks and Recreation has partnered with Scottsdale Community College (SCC) to offer free access for drop-in play in an effort to meet the demand. Instruction-based programs will be available at a nominal fee.

During the week of the WM Phoenix Open, the City of Scottsdale welcomed hundreds of thousands of visitors to the area. Scottsdale Police maintained excellent service levels in all parts of the city. Here are the 2025 incident and arrest stats.

Scottsdale students are invited to apply for the Mayor’s Ability Awards, a scholarship designed to support college-bound students facing disabilities. The scholarship provides financial assistance to those who have demonstrated exceptional resilience in overcoming the challenges of living with a disability and have a strong desire to continue their education.

Authorities from the National Transportation Safety Board are continuing their investigation into the recent aircraft accident at Scottsdale Airport.

Scottsdale news for the week of Feb. 10.

A tragic aircraft accident at Scottsdale Airport this afternoon has left one person dead and three others injured. The accident occurred at 2:39 p.m. when a Learjet 35A, arriving from Austin, veered off the runway and struck a parked Gulfstream 200. According to initial reports, the Learjet’s left main landing gear failed upon landing, leading to the collision.

Get a ride. Not a DUI! The Scottsdale Police Department is teaming up with other local law enforcement for a DUI Task Force and Saturation Patrol during the WM Phoenix Open, Feb. 6 - 8, as part of its continual efforts to enhance traffic safety in the community.

Looking for a meaningful way to get involved in your community? Scottsdale is seeking passionate residents to apply for open positions on citizen advisory boards, commissions and committees.

Scottsdale news for the week of Feb. 3.

Judy Doyle, a city of Scottsdale employee for more than 22 years, has been promoted to oversee several city functions which share a business-oriented approach not common to other city operations.

Greg Caton, Scottsdale's interim city manager, is making a handful of organizational changes focused on streamlining city operations while better supporting the services and staff in those areas.

Scottsdale has unveiled a new pedestrian underpass along the Indian Bend Multiuse Path, improving safety and traffic flow at the busy intersection of Hayden and Chaparral roads.

Randomly selected Scottsdale households are being asked to participate in a survey to measure their views on the community, city programs and services.

The Arizona Indian Festival is an event unlike any other. This free, two-day festival in Scottsdale offers an opportunity to experience traditional Native arts, crafts, food and performances and serves as a platform to promote tribal tourism.

Here is what's showing on Scottsdale Video Network this February.

Scottsdale news for the week of Jan. 27.

Scottsdale residents and visitors now have a new and timely tool to remain informed during large scale events and emergency situations.

Scottsdale Interim City Manager Greg Caton has appointed Police Chief Jeff Walther as an interim assistant city manager, effective Jan. 27. Assistant Police Chief Joe LeDuc was appointed to serve as interim police chief during Walther’s time in the City Manager’s Office.

January 23, 2025. Assistant Chief Joe LeDuc has been appointed as the interim Chief of Police of the Scottsdale Police Department

The Scottsdale City Council has appointed Greg Caton as interim city manager. Caton steps into the interim city manager role after Bill Murphy, who briefly served in that capacity upon Jim Thompson’s departure in December, retired.