🌱 Missing Teenager Search + Updated Mask Mandate for Casinos

Hey, Las Vegas! Here's everything you need to know to get this Thursday started off right.

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First, today's weather:

A little morning rain; cloudy. High: 52 Low: 42.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Las Vegas today:

1. Las Vegas police are asking for the community's help in the search of missing teenager, Jordan Headen. Police stated that the 16-year-old might be in severe emotional distress and in need of help. She was last seen on Nov. 23 and is described as being around five foot six in height and approximately 170 pounds in weight. Anyone with information on this should please contact the appropriate authorities. (KTNV Las Vegas)
2. The Gaming Control Board is intensifying the mask mandate enforcement in casinos due to the large crowds expected on New Year's Eve. With cases rising and thousands of people scheduled to visit the state for the new year, the board is setting to implement Emergency Directive 045. This directive adopts all recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state health and safety leaders. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
3. More than 300,000 people are expected at the New Year's Eve fireworks, and officials have stated that the show will go on. Las Vegas is not planning on canceling or scaling back any plans for the New Year festivities amid the concerns about the rapid spread of the omicron variant. They are encouraging everyone to look out for one another, take personal responsibility and to be proactive to limit the spread of COVID-19. (FOX5 Las Vegas)

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Today in Las Vegas:

• Bingo At CenterWell Senior Primary Care In Spring Valley (11:00 AM)
• Intro To Internet & Internet Security At Sahara West Library (12:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The City of Las Vegas Government is inviting everyone to join them in celebrating the new year with the firework show! They encourage people planning to attend to learn more about the event so they can prepare accordingly to stay safe. They are excited they can continue with this year's show since last year it was cancelled. (Facebook)
• Las Vegas Fire & Rescue is reminding everyone to take the necessary precautions needed for the recent drops in temperature. Before leaving home, they say to unplug the space heater, make sure the stove is off, water your Christmas tree, and unplug any decorative lights. Stay informed and safe! (Facebook)
• The Las Vegas Valley Water District is asking people to report water waste when they see it. They recommend using the LVVWD app to make these reports. It's fast, easy, and packed with a lot of other great features. (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!