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🌱 Apparent Murder-Suicide + 'Now Auditioning Ukranian Strippers'
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Las Vegas.
Happy Friday, people of Las Vegas! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started off right. Here's what's happening in Las Vegas today.
First, today's weather:
Sunny and warmer. High: 89 Low: 68.
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Here are the top three stories in Las Vegas today:
- A mother and son missing from Las Vegas have been found deceased in California in an apparent murder-suicide. The bodies of 46-year-old Alma Molina and 2-year-old Erik Villarreal were found in a vehicle on the afternoon of May 8. Investigators currently believe Molina fatally shot Villareal, then died by suicide. (News3LV)
- For the past two weeks, a Las Vegas strip club has featured an unconventional sign reading "Now Auditioning Ukrainian Strippers." Little Darlings, located near I-15 and Charleston Boulevard, has been long known for its unique and sometimes controversial ads. According to Pete Dottore, a manager at the club, the sign has caught the attention of three Ukrainian dancers — one of whom has been hired. (Fox 5 Las Vegas)
- A Las Vegas-based veteran support organization is spreading awareness of how cannabis can help with post-traumatic stress disorder. Veterans Care Charity, which helps homeless veterans across the valley, has partnered with a local dispensary, The Sanctuary. The dispensary has provided free PTSD seminars on YouTube, pledged $5,000 to the charity, and is offering 15 percent discounts for Military Appreciation Month. (Fox 5 Las Vegas)
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Today in Las Vegas:
- American Red Cross Blood Drive At Centennial Hills Library (10:45 AM)
- Enough Already! Women's Conference At Sahara West Library (2:00 PM)
- The Happiest Hour & Networking At Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce (5:00 PM)
- Folias Duo Live in Concert At West Charleston Library (7:30 PM)
From my notebook:
- Find your next dream home! You won't want to miss the five newest houses to hit the Las Vegas real estate market. (Las Vegas Patch)
- When will Las Vegas locals see some relief in gas and food prices? Economists believe there is still a long way to go. (KTNV 13 Action News Las Vegas)
- The Cosmopolitan Of Las Vegas recently surprised its employees with $5,000 bonuses. Every single employee received the bonus, according to Patch. (Las Vegas Patch)
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- Reno Food & Drink Week (June 1)
- Sparks Food & Drink Week (June 8)
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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with 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!