🌱 Legislator Seeks To Cut PBS Funds + Local Art Debuts In Argentina

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Scottsdale:

1. A Scottsdale legislator is attempting to eliminate state funding for Arizona PBS due to the way the station handled the recent gubernatorial debate. Republican Representative John Kavanagh criticized the station’s decision to air an interview with Democrat Katie Hobbs after she declined the opportunity to debate Republican Kari Lake. Kavanagh claimed the move “smacks of party politics” and expressed concern that it could encourage future candidates to refuse debates without fear of forfeiting airtime. (East Valley Tribune)
2. The Scottsdale Police Department arrested two women for their involvement in conning a special needs victim into giving them his wallet last month. The theft occurred on Sep. 25 at a Fry’s location where the victim was working when he was approached by 18-year-olds Paradise Adams and Pearl Mitchell. Officials say the suspects convinced the victim to exchange his wallet for a non-working iPhone before using the victim’s debit card to make unauthorized transactions of over $700. (Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
3. A Scottsdale photo artist was featured this week at a gallery show in Argentina. 12 of Audrey Szoke’s still-life photos are currently on display at the prestigious Hoy en el Arte Galeria in Buenos Aires. The current show had its grand opening on Oct. 11 and runs through Oct. 28. (citysuntimes)

Today in Scottsdale:

• Scottsdale Scorpions Vs. Mesa Solar Sox At Scottsdale Stadium (12:35 PM)
• Medicare 101 At Gail Sauers: Physicians Mutual (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Heads up, house hunters! Here are the latest homes to hit the market in the Scottsdale area. (Scottsdale Patch)
• Halloween Bingo is happening tomorrow, Oct. 20, at 6:00 p.m. Stop by the Salt River Community Building in your spookiest costume to play and compete in the all-ages costume contest. (Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community via Facebook)
• Registration is now open for the Mini Sports Basketball league! Players ages three to five can sign up online now for this three-week program kicking off Nov. 7. (Way of Life Facility via Facebook)

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About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing associate at Lightning Media Partners. Outside of work, she enjoys constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.