Jordan Bontke is a News Reporter at Scripps News. He covers a diverse range of topics, including agriculture and farming, regional interest, and world news, with a particular focus on North America, transportation, and government and politics. Jordan's work has been featured in various outlets, including KGUN 9 On Your Side, NewsChannel 21 / NPG of Oregon, ABC15 Arizona, and NewsBreak.
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Jordan Bontke's coverage predominantly focuses on local news, community events, accidents and incidents, with an emphasis on the Phoenix area. Human interest stories are also a significant part of his reporting.
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ABC15 has been listening to community concerns and following updates
By: Jordan Bontke
Since the summer, ABC15 has been covering dozens of complaints surrounding an ongoing foul smell coming from the area of 32nd Avenue and Dobbins Road.
Kara McAllister's original salon was destroyed in a fire in 2023
Food vendors across the state are able to expand their menus under a new law that allows home cooks to prepare food, including meat, in their kitchens and offer them for sale.
911 calls to one south Phoenix street have amounted to the hundreds, since 2021. In November, ABC15 went to talk with neighbors in the community near 7th Street and Alta Vista Road. One neighbor, who didn’t want to disclose their identity out of fear of their safety, shared their house was once shot at stemming from a party in 2023.
The livestock is eating front yard landscaping, leaving behind stains on the sidewalk, and there’s fear someone could get hurt if they're not dealt with soon.
The decision was made in part due to the teacher shortage, the increased need for middle school programming and the constraints of school finance
By: Jordan Bontke
Organizations typically see fewer volunteers after the holidays and they could use your help now
By: Jordan Bontke
A nonprofit Valley track club has to search for a new practice venue after Paradise Valley Community College unexpectedly canceled its contract with the club. ABC15 speaks to the coach of the team about his concerns and what's next for the club.
By: Jordan Bontke
We're speaking with our community to hear what the new President Trump administration should prioritize, as part of our "ABC15 Listens" initiative.
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