🌱 Who Killed Scott Harkness?

Scottsdale AZ

08 February, 2022

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Happy Wednesday, people of Scottsdale! Here's everything you need to know going on locally today. First, today's weather: Sunny and pleasant. High: 76 Low: 48. Shoutout to our premier local sponsor: Banner Health makes health care easier in Scottsdale by allowing you to find a doctor online from the comfort of home. Ready to connect with a medical professional? Book an appointment with a Banner Health doctor today! Want to see your business featured in this spot? Click here to apply. Here are the top 4 stories in Scottsdale today: KTAR reporting said that Scottsdale Police are "working to find the killer of a 'beloved' member of the city's Special Olympics and adaptive recreation programs." Shooting victim Scott Harkness, 59, was discovered near Camelback and Hayden roads following a report of gunfire. "This is an incredibly sad thing that has happened... [we] are looking to help bring justice to him and the family and the community with our investigative efforts," Officer Aaron Bolin, a Scottsdale police spokesman, told KTAR News 92.3 FM on Monday. This is an active investigation, and anyone with information should call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS (948-6377) or 480-TESTIGO (837-8446) for Spanish. (KTAR.com)Patch reporter Caitlin Sievers helps the community understand what was lost by the death of Scott "Scottie" Harkness. According to Sievers, Scott loved Chuck Norris... was a big Adam Sandler fan [and] at 59, was a natural athlete who competed and excelled in various Special Olympics sports in Scottsdale. He was chatty and kind, making friends in the Scottsdale community of people with developmental disabilities and beyond." Scott's community included the Scottsdale Special Olympics and the city's Adaptive Recreation Program; Scottie's death has rocked the community. "We're all just saddened and shocked," said Rafael Corbett, who has worked or volunteered for the city of Scottsdale for more than 20 years. "Just a great loss." Please tap on the resources to read the piece in its entirety. (Patch)The Arizona Governor's Office of Highway Safety granted The Scottsdale Police Department funds to improve issuing citations and reporting accidents. According to a press release, the funds afford the equipment to support the Traffic and Criminal Software (TraCS) system. TraCS, an electronic citation and collision reporting program, is used by law enforcement across the country. The system speeds up the scanning and printing of documents in their cars on the scene. (Press Release Desk)Fourteen romantic things to do on Valentine's Day include some Scottsdale locales. Dinner at Buca Di Peppo or Weft and Warp Art Bar are just two. Want to be more creative? AZ Big Media suggests choosing between a scenic walk through the Desert Botanical Garden: Chihuly exhibit, a trip to Butterfly Wonderland, or attending the Immersive Van Gogh exhibit, also in Scottsdale. Tap on the source and choose from the whole list. (AZ Big Media) ICYMI And In Other News: City Of Scottsdale: WM Phoenix Open Is In Full Swing. (Press Release Desk)City Of Scottsdale: Scottsdale Update — Feb. 7. (Press Release Desk) From our sponsor: Today's Scottsdale Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in Scottsdale: Balancing Acts: A Writing Workshop for Care Givers — SMoCA Lounge. (3 p.m.) Gregory Porter — Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. (7:30 p.m.) From my notebook: Check out the week's schedule for all of the Waste Management's Phoenix Open! (Phoenix Open Calendar of Events)The Public Works Drainage and Irrigation Section will be replacing culverts in the SRPMIC from Monday, Feb. 7, to Tuesday, March 8. See resource for streets affected by this project. (Facebook) The SRPMIC Salt River Job Board is hiring! Day Work program; temporary jobs at the RHPC; WIOA Adult Program; Temp Pool. For more information, call the Job Connection Line at 480-362-7870. (Facebook) The Scottsdale library is developing a new Strategic Plan for 2023-2026, and your input on this brief survey is welcome. (Facebook) Need your child's or grandchild's safety seat checked? There's a big event on Feb. 26, and you don't need an appointment! Otherwise, sign up for one of SFD's check events here. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (Feb.10)Divorce Boot Camp — Vesta Scottsdale, Arizona Hub. (Feb. 16) Add your event For sale: Local Motors Online Auction. (Details) Add your item Gigs & services: Get Paid to Test New Technology ($30 per hour). (Details) Add your gig or service Loving the Scottsdale Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe.Get your local business showcased in front of readers.Please send me a news tip or suggestion at Geoff Campbell/Patch Contributing Writer. Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update! — Geoff Campbell I live in Scottsdale, and I am a freelance writer, published in print and on the web. Following a 40-year career as a teacher, administrator, and coach, now committed to education in the broadest possible sense.