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1. Ira A. Fulton, champion of education and lifelong philanthropist, dies at 94 (azbigmedia.com) — Tempe native and homebuilder Ira A. Fulton, whose name graces ASU's engineering schools and other colleges, has died at 94 after a lifetime of philanthropy. Growing up near today's Fulton Schools, he built Tempe-based Fulton Homes and used that success to fund scholarships, research, and educational programs that have shaped generations of Arizona students.
2. Bipartisan push for investigation into Flock Safety cameras grows amid misuse allegations (abc15.com) — Tempe officials have decided to stop using Flock Safety license plate cameras, citing growing concerns about misuse of automated reader systems in Arizona and nationwide. Their move comes as federal lawmakers from both parties ramp up scrutiny of Flock's vast surveillance network and debate how much access governments should have to drivers' data.
3. ASU, women's basketball coach Molly Miller agree to contract extension (azfamily.com) — ASU in Tempe is locking in women's basketball coach Molly Miller with a new contract after her record-setting first season, which included a 24-11 finish and an NCAA Tournament berth. Local fans are being urged to pack Desert Financial Arena when the new season tips off November 2, as the program aims to build on its momentum.
4. Flock cameras to remain on ASU campus after Tempe shuts down its system (statepress.com) — Tempe has shut down and is removing its citywide Flock license plate cameras over privacy concerns, but 20 Flock cameras will keep operating on ASU's Tempe campus under university control. City leaders say police can do their jobs without the system, while students and privacy advocates question ASU's decision to keep the technology running.
5. What's new in Tempe: leadership, safety laws, nightlife (statepress.com) — Tempe residents are seeing big changes, from two new City Council members focused on housing, transparency, and transportation to fresh rules for e-bikes, e-scooters, and drink-spiking prevention in bars. The closure of longtime Mill Avenue spot Low Key Piano Bar also highlights a shifting nightlife scene as leaders push for safety and a more affordable, connected city.
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