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Coffee in hand, Las Vegas? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How are Las Vegas teens learning their rights from Metro officers?
  • Could Nevada's new water lawsuit change future cuts for Las Vegas?
  • How much tax money are Las Vegas concerts and F1 really generating?

Also on today's calendar: Medizin "Meet Your Neighbors" and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Hot; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 104 and low of 79 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Sunny and toasty conditions, temps: high: 102, low: 76.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 100 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Las Vegas police host youth forum to teach teens their rights (fox5vegas.com) — Las Vegas teens just wrapped up the 18th Annual Youth & Justice Forum, where Metro officers, attorneys, and community leaders walked kids through real-life scenarios on safely handling police encounters and understanding their rights. Supported by local sponsors and officials, the long-running event focuses on building trust, answering tough questions, and helping youth bring life-saving knowledge back to their families and neighborhoods.
   

• How Nevada lawsuit could impact Arizona's Colorado River water cuts (abc15.com subscription) — Southern Nevada's water future is in the spotlight as the state and its water agencies sue the federal government over new rules for managing Lake Mead and Lake Powell, a move analyzed by a UNLV professor. The lawsuit argues Nevada could face overly deep Colorado River cuts, potentially affecting the Las Vegas area's economy and public health if the plan stands.
   

• Non-gaming entertainment brings huge tax revenue to Nevada (8newsnow.com) — Las Vegas' booming non-gaming entertainment scene—think The Sphere, Allegiant Stadium, and the F1 Grand Prix—is driving a nearly 400% jump in Nevada's live entertainment tax revenue. For local residents, that means major events are reshaping the state's tax base, with future boosts expected from the A's stadium, college football championships, and upcoming Super Bowls in Las Vegas.
   

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Ok Las Vegas! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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