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🌱 2 Men Shot Outside Recording Studio + Vegas Tourism On The Rise
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Las Vegas.
Good morning, friends! It's Saturday in Las Vegas and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally. Let's dive right in...
First, today's weather:
Hot with plenty of sunshine. High: 110 Low: 85.
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Here are the top three stories in Las Vegas today:
- One man is dead and another is in critical condition after a shooting outside a Las Vegas recording studio. According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the Thursday night shooting appeared to stem from an argument that escalated. A 23-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene; a 24-year-old man was hospitalized in critical condition. As of Friday, the shooter was still at large, and authorities "do not have a good enough description to give to the public." (KTNV 13 Action News Las Vegas)
- As Las Vegas continues to host big-name events like the NBA Summer League and the Tejano Takeover Convention, city tourism rates are rising to pre-pandemic levels. The Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority reported over 3.4 million visitors for May 2022 — just seven percent shy of its numbers for May 2019. (KTNV 13 Action News Las Vegas)
- Looking to add a four-legged friend to your household? Start your search with these adorable, adoptable pets in Las Vegas area shelters. Meet Batman the pit bull, Linda the guinea pig, Curly the turtle, and more at the link. (Las Vegas Patch)
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Today in Las Vegas:
- The Non-Fiction Bookclub At Summerlin Library (10:30 AM)
- Vitalant Blood Drive At Centennial Hills Library (11:00 AM)
- Kaskade At Vegas Dayclub (11:00 AM)
- Family Robotics: LEGO Challenge At West Las Vegas Library (3:00 PM)
- Ricky Nelson Remembered, Starring Matthew & Gunnar Nelson Live In Concert At South Point Hotel Casino & Spa (7:30 PM)
From my notebook:
- Temperatures in Vegas are expected to steadily increase through the weekend, with the hottest day of the year expected on Monday. Afternoon breezes around 20-25 mph will also continue through the weekend. (US National Weather Service Las Vegas Nevada via Facebook)
- The Vegas Chamber invites professionals of all levels to participate in its upcoming Leadership Advance program, starting Friday, Aug. 5. Learn more about the program or register here. (Vegas Chamber via Facebook)
- Enjoy Taco Tuesday (or Taco Saturday — we don't judge) with Las Vegas Magazine's roundup of the best local tacos. (Lasvegasmagazine)
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You're officially in the loop for today! See you all Monday for another update.
— 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!