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Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. 1 hospitalized in north Scottsdale shooting (azfamily.com) — One person was hospitalized after being shot Sunday afternoon at a home near Pima Road and Stage Coach Pass in north Scottsdale, and police say the incident appears to be isolated. Officers detained one person at the scene and are not searching for additional suspects, but they have not released the victim's condition or further details.
2. Man Killed in Scottsdale Motorcycle Accident on Camelback Road and Scottsdale Roads (pacificattorneygroup.com) — A motorcyclist died after colliding with an SUV Saturday night near Camelback and Scottsdale roads, a busy intersection many Scottsdale residents use regularly. Police performed CPR and rushed the rider to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, and investigators are still working to determine what caused the crash and have not yet released the victim's name.
3. 2026 Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas Sale (Auction Results) (classic-car-auctions.info) — Scottsdale car fans get an early heads-up that Barrett-Jackson's next big collector-car auction will return to WestWorld Jan. 23–31, 2027, with a special Toyota GR Supra Final Edition already pledged for charity. The piece also recaps standout sales and charitable highlights from the recent Las Vegas auction, underscoring Barrett-Jackson's ongoing mix of high-end cars and philanthropy.
4. CRONKITE NEWS: Don't blame data centers for Arizona's Colorado River cuts, water experts say (mavensnotebook.com) — Arizona water experts say data centers, including facilities in Scottsdale and Phoenix, are not the main cause of Colorado River cuts, though they warn unchecked growth could worsen shortages. The article explains how cooling technology, power sources, and limited transparency shape data centers' water footprints, and outlines ongoing debates among state leaders, environmental groups, and industry advocates over regulation and reporting.
5. Zyhir Hope to play in the Arizona Fall League (blessyouboys.com) — Scottsdale baseball fans will see top Detroit Tigers prospect Zyhir Hope suit up for the Scottsdale Scorpions in this year's Arizona Fall League, which starts in early October. The 21-year-old power-hitting outfielder is coming off a strong Double-A season, and his assignment highlights how the Fall League gives promising young players extra reps under the desert lights.
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