🌱 Deputy Injured In Car Chase + Locals Featured For Holiday Lights

Hello, Scottsdale. I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine, but cool. High: 70 Low: 42.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Scottsdale:

1. A Maricopa County deputy was injured during a high-speed chase in Scottsdale on Wednesday after attempting to stop a speeding vehicle on Interstate 10. The driver was arrested by Scottsdale police but has not yet been identified. No other injuries were reported as a result of the incident. (Arizona's Family)
2. Scottsdale is one of the best cities in which to celebrate Thanksgiving, according to a new report from WalletHub. The report ranked the nation's 100 largest cities on a variety of factors, including the cost of Thanksgiving dinner and the chance of rain on the holiday. Scottsdale secured the number 12 spot on the list. The city ranked first overall was Atlanta, GA. (Arizona Foothills Magazine)
3. Two brothers from Scottsdale will make their television debut this month in the season 10 premiere of ABC's "The Great Christmas Light Fight." Kyle and Sammy Pratt's holiday light display will be featured among other extravagantly decorated homes in the Christmas reality competition show. The episode featuring the Pratt brothers will air on Nov. 28 on ABC. (Phoenix New Times)

Today in Scottsdale:

• AM Connect At Revel Scottsdale (7:30 AM)
• Ribbon Cutting At Blur Fitness (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Scottsdale Police Department and Scottsdale Senior Services invite you to join them on Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m. for the Senior Walking Club meet-up. Participants will take a mile-long loop around Scottsdale Ranch Park. (Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
• The Veterans Advisory Commission and Scottsdale's Mayor Ortega recently dedicated 30 banners in Old Town featuring local veterans. Visit the link to view photos from the ceremony. (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)
• There are still spots available for the Thanksgiving Luncheon at Granite Reef and Via Linda Senior Centers. Doors will open at 11:00 a.m. and lunch will be served at 11:45 a.m. Click here and search "Thanksgiving" to register. (Scottsdale Senior Services via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— 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.