🌱 Scottsdale Patch: What You Need To Know Today (Wed, Dec 7)

Morning, everybody! It's me, Helen Eckhard, your host of the Daily. Here's what you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Clouds yielding to sun. High: 63 Low: 43.

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Here are the top three stories today in Scottsdale:

1. The Scottsdale Police Department is hosting a career mixer tomorrow (Dec. 8). During the event, the department will highlight three positions: police officer, detention officer, and communications dispatcher. The mixer will take place from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday at the Witzeman Public Safety Building, located at 8401 E. Indian School Road. Register by contacting rejohnson@scottsdaleaz.gov or calling 480-312-1908. (Scottsdale Police Department)
2. A Tempe-based construction contractor has been ordered to pay $2.6M for unpaid overtime. A federal judge in Arizona approved the judgment against Valley Wide Plastering Construction Inc. after they allegedly failed to properly pay overtime wages and failed to preserve certain timekeeping records between 2015 and 2022, according to court records. Those who may be entitled to a portion of the settlement can contact the Labor Department at 602-407-5323. (12news.com KPNX)
3. On Monday, Mesa broke ground on a northeast public safety facility that will house a fire station and police substation. The new Northeast Mesa Public Safety Facility, which is approximately 50,000 square feet, will work to address emergency response needs in the community, according to a press release. The complex's construction is expected to be completed by the end of 2024. (KTAR.com)

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Today in Scottsdale:

• Coffee With The Cop / Webinar, At Paradise Valley Town Hall (7:30 AM)
• Junk In The Trunk Holiday Market, At The Vintage Arcadia (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Country star Morgan Wallen has announced two shows at Chase Field next year, as part of his One Night At A Time tour. Wallen will perform on Jul. 19-20, 2023. Ticketing information can be found here. (KTAR.com)
• Attention house hunters! These new properties have recently been listed for sale in the Scottsdale area. (Scottsdale Patch)
• Join the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce for Mayor David D. Ortega's annual State of the City Address, presented by HonorHealth, on Wednesday, Jan. 18. Celebrate the city's successes and accomplishments over the past year, and hear the Mayor discuss challenges and areas of focus for the year ahead. Register here. (Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce)
• The Phoenix Youth and Education Office is now accepting applicants for the 2023 Outstanding Phoenix Youth Leader of the Year awards. (Daily Independent)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing associate at Lightning Media Partners. Outside of work, she enjoys constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.