🌱 Judge Denies School Mask Mandate Challenge + Missing Teen

Good morning, Las Vegas! Like many of you, the Patch team is taking some time off to enjoy the holidays, so there will not be a newsletter in your inbox tomorrow. We appreciate your understanding of this slight pause in our schedule, and I will be back on Monday with the next edition of the Las Vegas Daily! Now, here's everything happening around town today.

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First, today's weather:

A brief morning shower. High: 63 Low: 43.

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Here are the top stories today in Las Vegas:

1. A federal judge has ruled against a challenge to the mask mandate in Las Vegas area public schools. Judge Jennifer Dorsey denied a request for a preliminary injunction, saying the plaintiffs did not establish a viable legal basis for their claims. (News3LV)
2. The North Las Vegas Police Department is asking the public's assistance in locating a missing teen Wednesday. Na'Laya Garry, 15, was last seen on Wed, Dec. 15, 21, near her residence located on the 5900 block of Palmilla. Her case has been upgraded from "Runaway" to "Missing" due to suspicious circumstances. (News3LV)
3. A woman playing slots at a downtown Las Vegas casino got an early Christmas present after hitting a jackpot Wednesday night. According to the El Cortez Hotel & Casino, the guest, identified only as Mary, hit a jackpot worth $467,387.89 while playing an Elvis slot machine. (FOX5 Las Vegas)
4. On Monday, Dec. 27, Fremont Street Experience will host the SRS Distribution Las Vegas Welcome Reception and Bowl Bash Concert by the Village People on Wednesday, Dec. 29. Both events are free and open to the public.(FOX5 Las Vegas)

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From my notebook:

• Weather is expected to continue to impact the area today. Rainfall may make roads slick for those traveling. Remember to slow down, turn on the headlights, and give yourself extra space and time when driving in wet conditions. (Facebook)
• The City of Las Vegas Government has a few tips to stay safe this holiday season including how to avoid car break-ins and the best way to take cash out of an ATM. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday. See you all Monday morning for another update!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.