Scott Bishop
Freelance Journalist · Yuma, AZ
PureSource News LLC
Scott Bishop is a freelance journalist based in Yuma, Arizona, covering government, public affairs, business, and issues affecting communities throughout the Southwest. He has spent much of his freelance career reporting on local and regional developments, with particular attention to public records and government decisions. Bishop approaches each assignment with an emphasis on verification, clear sourcing, and giving readers the relevant facts without unnecessary commentary.
Articles by Scott Bishop
133 published articles — showing the 24 most recent
Nicholas Brandram Dies as Police Refer Case to Watchdog
Nicholas Brandram was found dead at his London home while under police investigation for a 2017 assault.
Sauna360 Expands Recall of 6,000 Units for Bench Collapse
Sauna360 expanded a recall on September 17, 2026, covering 6,000 sauna units due to bench failures that caused six injuries.
Walker Family Sues Paxton Over Abortion Denial in San Antonio
The family of Tierra Walker filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Bexar County alleging that denied abortions contributed to her death from preeclampsia.
Duncan Sheik in Critical but Stable Condition
Duncan Sheik's family announced he is in critical but stable condition and receiving medical care. They requested privacy while noting updates will follow when appropriate.
N.C. Detective Agency Pays to Settle EEOC Religious Discrimination Charge
N.C. Detective Agency agreed to pay compensatory damages and back pay and adopt new policies to resolve a religious discrimination charge. The settlement requires the Durham firm to train staff on Title VII rights after denying a Muslim employee time off for a religious holiday and failing to engage in the required interactive process.
Healthy Moms Group Pledges $100M to Cut Maternal Deaths in U.S.
Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies America announced a $100 million pledge to reduce U.S. maternal mortality by half in five years, focusing on state-level implementation, data collection, and bipartisan policy support.
Rebel Administration Says Fire Kills 24 in Bukavu
A fire in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, killed at least 24 people and destroyed up to 500 homes. The blaze spread from a house to two schools, trapping students who died in the flames or during a stampede.
Zelenskyy Plane Nearly Hit by Drone, Store Says
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said a drone nearly hit Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's plane. Zelenskyy met Norwegian leaders in Oslo to discuss military aid and the FREYJA anti-ballistic system.
Maryland Attorney General Probes Howard County Crash
The Maryland Attorney General's Independent Investigations Division is investigating a fatal crash in Jessup following a police pursuit.
Trump Waives Tariffs on 300,000 Tons of Beef
President Trump announced a 90-day waiver for 300,000 metric tons of ground beef imports to lower consumer costs. Cattle futures dropped to eight-month lows as markets reacted to the increased supply.
Seattle Police Seek Suspect After Belltown Shooting Death
A woman died after a suspect shot her inside a parked car in Belltown early September 6. Seattle police continue searching for the gunman as this marks the second fatal shooting in the area within two hours.
Raskin Calls Impeachment Tool Against Trump Overreach
Rep. Jamie Raskin stated on Sept. 6 that impeachment remains a necessary tool against presidential overreach. He cited Trump's belief he is a king and alleged corruption as reasons to use the mechanism.
Trump Wins 5-4 Ruling on White House Ballroom
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that the National Trust for Historic Preservation lacks standing to sue over the White House ballroom.
Pew Research Center Finds 93% Recall 9/11 Details
Pew Research Center reports 93% of adults aged 10 or older during the attacks remember their location. Sixty percent of adults aged 18 to 24 first learned about the event in school.
Gugava Charged in $1.3 Billion Health Care Fraud
A federal grand jury indicted Erekle Gugava on September 3, 2026, for conspiring to launder money from a health care fraud scheme. The Georgian national allegedly moved $6.
Taylor Fights Pili in Final Bout at Croke Park
Katie Taylor faces Flora Pili in her retirement fight at Croke Park on September 5, 2026. A win would make Taylor a three-time undisputed world champion before 80,000 spectators.
Brazilian Supreme Court Reviews Allegations Against Two Justices
Chief Justice Edson Fachin gave the attorney general five days to review mutual accusations between Justices Andre Mendonca and Alexandre de Moraes.
Philippine Vice President Duterte Confronts Arrest Warrant
A Philippine Quezon City court issued an arrest warrant for Vice President Sara Duterte on September 4, 2026. The charge carries a maximum sentence of six months in jail.
Fickell Cites Unknowns on Injured Linemen Before Notre Dame
Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell said the status of injured linemen Kevin Heywood and Emerson Mandell remains unknown before their Sept. 6 game. The Badgers enter the season opener at Lambeau Field as a significant underdog against No.
Canada Moves to Deny Citizenship to Mohammad Reza Ghafouri Fard Over Security Concerns
Canada's immigration department launched proceedings in May 2026 to deny Mohammad Reza Ghafouri Fard citizenship due to concerns over his alleged ties to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and involvement in military technology development, including systems targeting U.S. aircraft.
Florida Patrol Seeks Driver in Cassi Taylor Death
The Florida Highway Patrol searches for a driver who struck Cassi Taylor after she avoided an alligator. Taylor, a new corrections assistant, died when her truck overturned on Interstate 95.
Spokane Schools, Project:Camp Open Disaster Relief Day Camps
Spokane Public Schools and Project:Camp launched free day camps for children displaced by August 2026 wildfires. The initiative served hundreds of students across two locations over three weeks.
California Legislature Passes Bill Adding Jewish Ethnicity Option
The California Assembly and Senate voted unanimously to pass Senate Bill 1387, which adds a Jewish ethnicity option to state demographic data forms.
Trump Administration Shuts Down 110 Trucking Schools
The Trump administration ordered 110 commercial trucking schools to cease operations on August 31, 2026, citing English proficiency failures involving 5,000 drivers as the reason.