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🌱 Federal Funds Used To Gamble + Sickened By Baby Formula
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First, today's weather:
Plenty of sunshine, but cold. High: 52 Low: 33.
Here are the top 3 stories in Las Vegas today:
- An agent from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was caught gambling at a Las Vegas casino using federal funds. The agent was identified to be Scott F. Carpenter, a Special Agent with the FBI's New York City Field Office. A new release from the U.S. Department of Justice confirmed that Carpenter pleaded guilty to one count of conversion of government money. According to the release, his sentencing is scheduled for May 18. (FOX5 Las Vegas)
- Samir Coffee has been in and out of the hospital since his birth in November. He has had to deal with a variety of health issues such as serious fevers, vomiting, and urinary tract infections. Unfortunately, doctors have not been able to provide any reasoning for these issues. The family believes that a baby formula they used could be the cause of their son's problems. A while back a baby formula produced by an Abbott Nutrition facility was recalled. (FOX5 Las Vegas)
- Students at Mountain View Lutheran Church and School in Las Vegas all got together to make treats and cards to send to servicemen and women deployed in Africa. Chris Korleski stated that in all his years of serving, he never received a gift like this. He and the rest of his squad were very grateful for the presents. Mountain View Lutheran is one of the eight Purple Star Schools in Nevada. These schools have made it a point in their curriculum to honor military servicemen and women. (KTNV Las Vegas)
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Today in Las Vegas:
- Baby Storytime at Sahara West Library (10:30 AM)
- February Monthly Luncheon at Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce (11:30 AM)
- Free COVID-19 Testing at Centennial Hills Library (2:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- The Las Vegas Fire & Rescue is very proud to announce that the current recruit class is the largest in history for the department. The department is excited to begin its first class of instruction. Everyone is wishing these recruits the best of luck! (Facebook)
- The City of Las Vegas Government celebrated its VIP opening of The English Hotel this past Tuesday on Feb. 2 at 2:22 PM. The grand opening is scheduled for March. Stay tuned! (Facebook)
- Vegas Chamber was honored to attend the launch of the Nevada Strong Start Child Care Services Center. It was in attendance with many community leaders such as Governor Steve Sisolak and Congresswoman Susie Lee. To learn more about it, check out the post! (Facebook)
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