Local Nonprofit Teaches Sustainability + Philanthropist Honored

Hey, Las Vegas! Let's get you started this Thursday with everything you need to know going on today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 96 Low: 69.

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Here are the top stories in Las Vegas today:

1. Cheyenne Kyle, programs coordinator for the Obodo Collective, said people of color have been practicing conservation efforts for years, even as they may not be familiar with the fancier or more technical terms often applied to their actions. The Obodo Collective primarily works in the Historic Westside of Las Vegas to educate residents on issues like food security. Locally, the collective is attempting to create a community garden to show residents how to grow fresh produce. (Las Vegas Sun)
2. On Tuesday, Clark County honored a local philanthropist who helped solve a cold case from 1989. Stephanie Isaacson, 14, was killed in 1989 while walking to school. Her case went decades without any concrete leads until Justin Woo, the founder of Vegas Helps, donated $5,000 to help investigators send DNA evidence to the Othram Labs in Texas. This lab test ultimately helped identify Isaacson's killer. (FOX5 Las Vegas)
3. Gerard Ramalho, a former reporter and anchor with KSNV Ch. 3, officially announced his candidacy for secretary of state on Wednesday. (FOX5 Las Vegas)
4. A nationwide shortage of flowers has left florists in Las Vegas looking for creative solutions during a busy upcoming wedding and event season. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
5. A 24-year-old man is charged with biting a Las Vegas police dog less than two weeks after the prior incident. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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Today in Las Vegas:

• All Ages Silent Disco – The Container Park (7:00 PM)
• Taichi Class for Concentration and Groundedness – Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi (9:45 AM)
• Teen Thursdays: Mandala Rock Painting – Sahara West Library (4:00 PM)
• Thursday Night Movie @ Sahara West, "The Mole Agent" – Sahara west Library (5:00 PM)
• House Of Magic - Comedy & Magic Show – Delirious Comedy Club (6:00 PM)
• Taichi Class for Concentration and Groundedness – Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi (6:15 PM)

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— Rachel Kilimnik

About me: Rachel is a born-and-raised New Yorker who recently relocated to the mountains in the west. She is a freelance copywriter for the content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and is assisting Patch.com with community newsletter curation. During her free time, you can find Rachel roller skating, making pottery, drinking tea, and tending to her growing collection of houseplants.