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🌱 Man Allegedly Killed by Coworker + CCSD Open Amid The Surge
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Happy Wednesday, people of Las Vegas! Let's start today off on an informed note. Here's what's happening today in town.
First, today's weather:
Seasonably cool with sunshine. High: 58 Low: 41.
Here are the top 3 stories today in Las Vegas:
- A man was allegedly killed by his coworker during a pool project, and the story surrounding his death is still up in the air. On Nov. 29, Oscar Ortiz Martinez found 30-year-old, Gary Flores, unconscious after leaving him and Kevin Ortiz Martinez to complete another job. Kevin Ortiz has not admitted to anything and will not speak any further without the presence of an attorney. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
- The Clark County School District is keeping their schools open for in-person learning amid the surge in cases. Many of the surrounding school districts have made the decision to go back to online learning, but the CCSD is confident in their mitigation strategies to protect the safety of their staff and students. Masks are required for all students and faculty when present on campus grounds. (KTNV Las Vegas)
- An 18-year-old boy was shot in the head and killed, and police are now on the search for justice for Aron Robinson and his family. Robinson was found unresponsive and suffering from a gunshot wound to the head by authorities on Dec. 6 after responding to a call. Detectives have been put on the case; however, suspect information will not be disclosed to preserve the integrity of the case. (News3LV)
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Today in Las Vegas:
- Global Roundtable at Urban Chamber of Commerce (9:00 AM)
- Five And Under Storytime at West Charleston Library (10:30 AM)
- Let's Discover STEM at Sunrise Library (11:00 AM)
- Teen Wednesdays: Gaming Lounge at Rainbow Library (4:00 PM)
- Amazing Auroras at Sahara West Library (4:30 PM)
- Crochet Club at Sunrise Library (5:00 PM)
- Knit Nights at West Charleston Library (6:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- The City of Las Vegas Government want to inform everyone that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized the use of the Pfizer booster in adolescents aged 12 to 15 years old. The Pfizer vaccine is the only vaccine approved for kids at the moment. For more information, go check out their post. (Facebook)
- The Las Vegas Valley Water District wants you to be aware of your plumbing situation. Failures in plumbing are one of the most common home insurance claims. There are so many things you can do to stop leaks in your home before they become disastrous. Check out their tips before it's too late! (Facebook)
- Vegas Chamber is telling everyone to stop putting their dressy attire in storage until the next holiday season! Their 2022 Washington, D.C. Fly-In is going to be held from Sept. 19-22. Mark your calendars and learn more about it today. (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!