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🌱 1 Dead In Shooting + North Vegas Jail Addiction Treatment
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Las Vegas.
Happy Saturday, neighbors! Let's get this day started off right. Here's everything worth knowing today in Las Vegas.
First, today's weather:
Windy in the morning. High: 57 Low: 40.
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Here are the top three stories today in Las Vegas:
- An overnight shooting just east of the Las Vegas Strip has left one person dead and six others injured. According to Las Vegas police, the incident began with a neighbor dispute in the 4000 block of University Center near Flamingo Road. Investigators are reportedly reviewing surveillance video footage to gather more information on the shooting. (Fox 5 Las Vegas)
- The City of North Las Vegas' Community Correctional Center has recently launched "I Am Possible," a new addiction treatment program funded by $143,000 in grant money. Officials hope the program will not only prevent the escalation of misdemeanors to more serious crimes because of addiction but also reduce rates of recidivism among inmates. (News3LV)
- Looking for a furry (or feathery) friend to add to your household? Check out the latest pets up for adoption in Las Vegas area shelters. There are plenty of dogs and cats available, as well as one chicken and one rabbit! (Las Vegas Patch)
Today in Las Vegas:
- Bilingual Family Fun Storytime - Summerlin Library (10:30 AM)
- Vitalant Blood Drive - Sunrise Library (10:30 AM)
- Mental Magic and Playing Card Tricks: Learn Card Tricks from Professional Magician Jackson Rayne - Summerlin Library (3:00 PM)
- Family Robotics: Squishy Circuits - West Las Vegas Library (3:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- The Vegas Chamber has announced that Leadership Las Vegas applications are open through May 19. The course is designed for executives and accomplished professionals looking to expand their knowledge in the community to become more effective leaders. (Facebook)
- Did you know your swimming pool could be your home's biggest water waster? The Las Vegas Valley Water District shares its top tips to help you conserve water and save on your water bill all year long. (Facebook)
- Find out how much Nevada homeowners pay in property taxes each year, compared to homeowners across the United States (Patch)
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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!
— Dominique-Noelle Rafael
About me: Dominique is a self taught UX/UI designer based in Princeton, NJ. She recently graduated from the University of Maryland last spring with a bachelor's degree in Information Science. She is excited to begin working on the Patch newsletter project this year!