Public Safety · Scottsdale, AZ
A visitor was killed last Friday when high winds blew a piece of plexiglass roofing off Frank Lloyd Wright’s historic winter home, Taliesin West, in Scottsdale, Arizona. The victim, identified as Rogério Renato Mateucci, was struck in the head and died instantly at the UNESCO World Heritage site. Following the incident, the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation closed the property to the public until further notice while police investigate. Wind gusts reached 38 mph at the nearby Scottsdale Airport on the day of the accident.
Local Politics · Tempe, AZ
Community advocates and city leaders are warning that a federal proposal to exclude noncitizens from the 2030 Census could negatively impact resource allocation for police, fire, transit, and federal grants. Tempe Councilwoman Doreen Garlid highlighted that excluding international students, who comprise a significant portion of Arizona State University's population, would jeopardize budget planning for at least a decade. Critics argue the changes violate the 14th Amendment and remove critical data used to address health disparities and gerrymandering. Local officials are encouraged to submit comments to the federal government by November 2 regarding the potential impact on their communities.
