Scottsdale News Update – January 29, 2026
Scottsdale, AZ — January 29, 2026 — A bicyclist was hospitalized after a collision in north Scottsdale, and a woman sustained serious injuries in a hit-and-run incident.
Traffic Incidents in Scottsdale
Bicyclist Hospitalized After Collision in North Scottsdale
On Wednesday afternoon, a collision occurred between a car and a bicyclist near Bell Road and 94th Street, approximately half a mile east of the Loop 101 (Pima) freeway. The bicyclist was transported to the hospital with injuries initially believed to be life-threatening; however, these were later downgraded to non-life-threatening. As of 4:30 p.m., eastbound traffic along Bell Road was closed, and northbound traffic on 94th Street was also halted at the intersection. Authorities stated that the area would remain closed until the Vehicle Crimes and Reconstruction Units completed their investigation into the cause of the crash. [Source](https://www.azfamily.com/2026/01/28/crash-involving-bicyclist-partially-closes-major-road-north-scottsdale/)
Woman Seriously Injured in Hit-and-Run
Early Thursday morning, around 4:15 a.m., a woman was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene at Scottsdale Road and Belleview Street, just south of McDowell Road. The woman was found with serious injuries and was hospitalized in life-threatening condition. Investigators believe she was not in a crosswalk when the incident occurred. The driver involved fled before first responders arrived. Southbound Scottsdale Road was closed at Belleview Street during the investigation, which concluded around 8:40 a.m. Authorities are seeking information from the public and have urged anyone with details to contact Scottsdale police’s tip line at 480-312-TIPS (8477). [Source](https://www.azfamily.com/2026/01/28/pedestrian-seriously-hurt-apparent-hit-and-run-scottsdale/)
Community Events and Developments
City Hosts Open House on Environmentally Sensitive Lands
The City of Scottsdale is hosting open houses to discuss proposed text amendments regarding the treatment of fire defensible space within the Environmentally Sensitive Lands (ESL) Overlay areas. The purpose of these amendments is to review and modify relevant sections of the ESL Ordinance and the Fire Code to establish a fire-defensible space adapted to recent environmental changes. The open houses are scheduled for Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at One Civic Center, with sessions from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. [Source](https://publicmeetings.scottsdaleaz.gov/scottsdaleaz_publicmeetings/260116010)
Arizona Hot Topics: Short-Term Rentals, Enforcement, and More!
On Thursday, January 29, 2026, the Mustang Library will host a session focused on addressing short-term rentals, updating CC&Rs, and preventing noise, parking, and tenant issues. The event aims to provide practical tools for amending governing documents and handling common challenges related to short-term rentals. The session is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. [Source](https://community.scottsdaleaz.gov/260117801)
Upcoming Events
The Killers to Perform at TPC Scottsdale
On Saturday, January 31, 2026, The Killers will headline the “Concert in the Coliseum” at TPC Scottsdale. The event is part of the Waste Management Phoenix Open festivities and is a 21 and over event. Tickets are available for purchase. [Source](https://allevents.in/scottsdale/the-killers-concert-in-the-coliseum-jan-31st-2025/200029077837552)
Arizona Indian Festival at Scottsdale Civic Center
The Arizona Indian Festival is scheduled for January 31 and February 1, 2026, at the Scottsdale Civic Center. The festival will showcase all 22 Arizona tribes through traditional arts, foods, cultural demonstrations, and performances, along with the return of the Indigenous Food Symposium. [Source](https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/docs/default-source/scottsdaleaz/news/scottsdale-update/scottsdale-update-feb-mar-2026.pdf?sfvrsn=8ebacdd3_1)
City News
Scottsdale Seeks Residents for City Boards and Commissions
The City of Scottsdale is seeking passionate residents to serve on various city boards and commissions. This is an opportunity for community members to get involved and contribute to the city’s development and decision-making processes. [Source](https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/)
Sources
- Crash involving bicyclist partially closes major road in north Scottsdale
- Woman seriously hurt after hit-and-run in Scottsdale
- Open Houses Planned for Environmentally Sensitive Lands Text Amendment
- 2026 Arizona Hot Topics: Short-Term Rentals, Enforcement and More!
- The Killers – Concert In The Coliseum – Jan 31st 2026
- Scottsdale Update February/March 2026
- City of Scottsdale Official Website
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