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In today's newsletter:

  • How a raised utility cover wrecked cars near Jones and Hacienda.
  • How a $480 million push could reshape Las Vegas special education funding
  • Potential human remains at Lake Mead deepen concerns as water levels drop.

Also on today's calendar: Caring for the Caregiver Support Group and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 109 and low of 86 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Hot with clouds and sun, temps: high: 109, low: 86.
  • Thursday: Hot, with a high of 110 and low of 88 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Raised utility cover damages multiple cars in Las Vegas (fox5vegas.com) — Drivers in Las Vegas say a raised metal utility cover near Jones and Hacienda damaged at least four cars Sunday night, leaving some without transportation and waiting hours for help. The Las Vegas Valley Water District says it hadn't received reports but replaced three valve covers as a precaution, while Metro Police reported no matching service calls; residents are urged to report similar hazards via 311.
   

2. CCSD seeks more special education funding, changes to state school budgeting process (news3lv.com) — Clark County School District leaders in Las Vegas are preparing two major funding proposals that could significantly affect local classrooms, especially for students in special education. One bill draft would seek roughly $480 million more over two years to fully fund IEP services, while another would overhaul Nevada's school budgeting process to reduce midyear cuts and set a clearer minimum funding level for public education.
   

3. Woman, friends discover potential human remains at Lake Mead in Las Vegas (8newsnow.com) — A Las Vegas woman and her friends discovered what appeared to be human remains along Boulder Beach at Lake Mead, prompting a response from rangers, Metro Police, and the Clark County coroner. The find echoes an earlier 2022 barrel homicide case and comes as Lake Mead's water levels hit new record lows, with federal projections showing continued declines and Nevada's governor criticizing proposed water reductions.
   

4. Nevada lawmakers back $330K to combat hunger among seniors and veterans (fox5vegas.com) — Nevada lawmakers meeting in Las Vegas have approved $330,000 to bolster programs that fight hunger among seniors and veterans, a move that could directly help vulnerable residents across the valley. Local veterans who testified also urged lawmakers to preserve their freedom to use private firms for navigating federal benefits, even when fees are involved, arguing those services finally got them the support they'd long been denied.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My lime tree is full.
    I do not use limes if anybody would like any please message me Also I do not use any pesticides Windmill and Jones (Nextdoor Rainbow and Jones)
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    Today this morning my pet poodle left my backyard and haven't seen her since. She was last seen at Bruce and Oakley. If you have any information… (Nextdoor Crestwood)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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