🌱 Man Killed In Vegas Hit-And-Run + Hot And Windy Weekend On The Way

Hi all. It's me, Dominique-Noelle Rafael, your host of the Las Vegas Daily — here to explain everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

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First, today's weather:

Sunny. High: 105 Low: 84.

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Here are the top three stories today in Las Vegas:

1. One man is dead after a hit-and-run on E. Sahara Avenue. According to officials, the collision happened around 11:16 p.m. on E. Sahara Avenue east of Chapman Drive. Police say the vehicle involved was a four-door sedan that sped away from the scene immediately after the hit. Anyone with information is asked to call the Collision Investigation Team. (News3LV)
2. The winds will be blowing this weekend in Las Vegas. After a calm midweek, the wind speeds are expected to pick up to 30 mph over the weekend. Highs will reach into the low 100's. The weather will remain dangerous for fireworks during the Independence Day holiday. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
3. An employee at a store on the Las Vegas strip was held at gunpoint during a robbery Wednesday night. According to police, the two people entered a high-end store on the strip, where they were recognized as frequent shoplifters. The two were captured by security footage. If you know where the police can locate the two individuals, contact the Commercial Robbery Unit. (KTNV 13 Action News Las Vegas)

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Today in Las Vegas:

• Take And Make At Rainbow Library (10:00 AM)
• Teen Zone Hours At West Las Vegas Library (3:00 PM)
• Teen Hangout: Sleep Over Movie Night At West Las Vegas Library (4:00 PM)
• Walk And Talk With Avalon - Mindfulness : Patience Online (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The City of Las Vegas Mayors Carolyn & Oscar Goodman's handprints are in the cement in front of El Cortez Hotel & Casino. They wanted to honor the work of the two mayors. (City of Las Vegas Government via Facebook)
• Heads-up! Las Vegas Fire & Rescue wants you to stay safe this Jul. 4. The only fireworks allowed in LV are "Safe-N-Sane" this weekend. (Las Vegas Fire & Rescue via Facebook)
• Quick reminder that the Las Vegas Valley Water District has summer watering restrictions in effect! Click the link to read some tips and tricks as well as the official guidelines for watering until Aug. 31. (Las Vegas Valley Water District via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday. I'll see you around!

— 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!