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🌱 Derek Carr Extends Raiders Contract + 3-Car Crash in Downtown LV

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Hello again, Las Vegas! Important update: You all, as readers, have made the Las Vegas Daily so successful that it is my honor to announce the next stage of the newsletter. Patch is looking for a local writer and entrepreneur to take the helm of the Las Vegas Daily. Although I have loved getting to know this community, we want to pass the torch to someone truly local to write about Las Vegas long term. So if you're interested in earning extra income while making this newsletter a more valuable resource for your neighbors, learn more and apply here.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 77 Low: 53.

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Here are the top three stories today in Las Vegas:

  1. Derek Carr will remain part of the Las Vegas Raiders for another three years. Yesterday, the quarterback signed a multi-year contract extension; though the Raiders didn't disclose details, a source confirmed them. Carr agreed to a three-year, $121.5 million contract extension that includes a no-trade clause and runs through the 2025 season. (ESPN)
  2. Shaimaa Abdelhaleem and Jonathan Kim won UNLV's Innovation Challenge with a sustainable economic idea. With malnutrition worse in Nevada than in most other states, the team's idea focuses on microgreens. Kim said the team plans to find an engineer to help design the first product, microgreen growing "kits," and bring it to market with the $25,000 winnings. (KNPR)
  3. At an intersection near downtown Las Vegas Tuesday night, a three-vehicle crash ended with one person dead and another in custody, according to Las Vegas police. Investigators believe a 2000 Toyota Camry ran a red light at Bruce Street, hitting a Toyota 4Runner that was heading north. The 4Runner struck a 2020 Ford F-550 that was moving south on Bruce and then overturned. The Camry's driver showed signs of impairment — jail records indicate he's facing charges of DUI. (News3LV)

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Today in Las Vegas:

  • Toddler Storytime At West Charleston Library (10:30 AM)
  • Free COVID-19 Testing At Centennial Hills Library (2:00 PM)
  • Egg Decorating At West Charleston Library (4:30 PM)

From my notebook:

  • The Las Vegas Valley Humane Society's trappers desperately need bedsheets for kittens. If you have any sheets to donate, drop them off at cat adoptions or dog adoptions on the weekends — or make other arrangements by calling the office number at 702-434-2009. (Facebook)
  • US National Weather Service in Las Vegas Nevada reminds LV residents to prepare for hikes for Outdoor Recreation week. Preparation includes checking the forecast, bringing a friend, packing a first aid kit, and hydrating! (Facebook)
  • Las Vegas Valley Water District encourages residents to report water waste when seen. The water district can help property owners fix the problem, and neighbors can report water waste on their phones! (Facebook)

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— 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!

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