? Missouri Man Indicted For Threats + Homicide Cases Rise

Hello again, neighbors! It's me, Helen Eckhard, your host of the Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town today.

First, today's weather:

A heavy thunderstorm in the p.m.. High: 98 Low: 79.

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Here are the top three stories today in Scottsdale:

1. A Missouri man has been indicted for allegedly threatening an elected official in Maricopa County. According to investigators, Walter Lee Hoornstra, 50, threatened the county's Recorder's Office during last year's review of the 2020 election. Hoornstra left the threatening voice message on the elected official's personal cell phone. (12news.com KPNX)
2. The Scottsdale Forum has been bought for $53.6 million. The unique 214,000-square-foot office space was bought by Federal Reality Investment Trust. The property located at 6263 N. Scottsdale Rd. features a gaming area, an outdoor courtyard, and an on-site deli. The buyer plans to combine it into a larger Hilton Village retail site. (AZ Big Media)
3. The Maricopa County Attorney's Office reports its homicide caseload has reached a record high. The increase has been attributed to a significantly violent weekend. The office received six homicide cases during the Aug. 12-14 weekend. The increase is being felt across the country. Violent crimes have gone up by 5.6 percent between 2019 and 2020. (Fox 10 Phoenix)

Today in Scottsdale:

• Stage Techniques At Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place (2:00 PM)
• Fish & Sips Happy Hour At Odysea Aquarium (5:00 PM)
• Laurie Trygg Dance Lessons At Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Scottsdale is currently hiring a Community Services Operation Supervisor in Adaptive Services. Click here to learn more about the position. (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)
• Life vests should be worn when an individual does not know how to swim or the water is above swimming ability. August is drowning awareness month. (Scottsdale Fire Department via Facebook)
• Scottsdale's next City Council meeting is on Aug. 22 at 5:00 p.m. Mark your calendar. (City of Scottsdale)

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? Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master?s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.