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🌱 Missing 10 Year Old Boy Found + Child Tragically Drowns In Pool
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Las Vegas.
Good morning, everybody! It's me, Dominique-Noelle Rafael, your host of the Las Vegas Daily — here to impart everything you need to know about what's happening in the community today. Without further ado...
First, today's weather:
Hot with plenty of sunshine. High: 107 Low: 82.
Here are the top stories in Las Vegas today:
- A 10-year-old boy who was missing since Monday has been located by police. The boy had last been seen around 1:00 p.m. in the 4800 block of Boulder Highway. According to police, the boy may have been in severe emotional distress and in need of medical assistance. As of Tuesday evening, no additional information is available. (Las Vegas Sun)
- A plot of land on the south Strip has been purchased by a mystery buyer. The land was sold by Lily Funds founder Tom McManus for about $12.8 million. According to a news release from Mr. McManus, the buyer wished to remain anonymous. However, McManus is "excited for the possibilities." The property is located between the Diamond Inn Motel and the Little Church of the West wedding chapel. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
- A six-year-old is dead and a two-year-old is in critical condition after an incident involving a swimming pool on Saturday. According to police, it is the first drowning death of a child this year. Police are stressing the importance of pool safety by following the "three Ps," which are: patrol, protect and prepare. (Fox 5 Las Vegas)
Today in Las Vegas:
- Teen Hangout: Virtual Reality at West Las Vegas Library (2:00 PM)
- Fireworks in a Jar at West Las Vegas Library (3:00 PM)
- Teen Lounge at West Charleston Library (3:30 PM)
- LEGO Party at Centennial Hills Library (4:30 PM)
From my notebook:
- Las Vegas Fire & Rescue reminds you to keep an eye out for children or pets left unattended in parked vehicles. With the temperature hitting well over 100 degrees, this is a life-threatening emergency that requires immediate attention. (Las Vegas Fire & Rescue via Facebook)
- Las Vegas Valley Water District wants to remind you that you don't need to water your landscape every day, even in the heat of summer. Click the link to watch a video full of helpful tips to manage your landscape. (Las Vegas Valley Water District via Facebook)
- Vegas Chamber invites you out to the ball game! The Vegas Chamber Baseball night is tomorrow, June 9 at 7:05 p.m. It's also $2 beer night. Visit the link to buy tickets and learn more. (Vegas Chamber via Facebook)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. See you all tomorrow for another update!
— 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!