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Good morning, everybody! I'm Helen Eckhard, your new temporary host of the Scottsdale Daily. Here's all the community news you need to know right now.

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 106 Low: 83.

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Here are the top three stories in Scottsdale today:

1. The City of Scottsdale has trained its staff to identify victims of human trafficking. Scottsdale is the first municipality in Arizona to offer this type of training. The Scottsdale area is reportedly a hub for the illegal sex trade in the state. More than 75 percent of the city's staff has been trained. (KTAR.com)
2. An immersive exhibit featuring King Tut will be coming to Scottsdale. Participants will be able to get a unique historical experience at the Lighthouse ArtSpace beginning on Friday, Sept. 30. This is the latest exhibit by the group that presented the Immersive Van Gogh and Immersive Klimt. (Phoenix New Times)
3. Construction on the One Scottsdale development on Scottsdale Road will begin this summer. The 120-acre project will build retail space and apartment complexes in north Scottsdale. 1,250 residential units will be built along with additional space for hotel, office, and medical spaces. (The Arizona Republic)

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Today in Scottsdale:

• Reptile Encounter Talk With Butterfly Wonderland (1:00 PM)
• Altar Boyz At Deseret Stages Theatre (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Scottsdale Police Department provided an update on its Jun. 17 drug investigation. View the Facebook post for a full report, which includes a list of items that were seized. (Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
• The Scottsdale Fire Department reminds the community to ALWAYS supervise children near water. Click for a full list of water safety tips. (Scottsdale Fire Department via Facebook)
• The City of Scottsdale will be hosting its 4th of July Celebration at WestWorld. Participants will have the opportunity to enjoy a barbecue and a fantastic fireworks display. Click to get tickets now. (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)

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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 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.