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In today's newsletter:

  • How a southwest Las Vegas house party turned deadly overnight
  • What's driving the rise in deadly youth violence in southwest Las Vegas?
  • Why Las Vegas families are fighting to save Dolly Parton's book program

Also on today's calendar: Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 100 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 99, low: 76.
  • Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 99 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 'We woke up to gunfire': Neighbors shaken after fatal shooting at southwest Las Vegas house party (ktnv.com) — Neighbors in southwest Las Vegas say they were jolted awake by gunfire when a late-teen male was fatally shot outside a house party early Sunday. Police believe the gathering was at a short-term rental and are still searching for the suspect, while longtime residents describe growing worries about large teen parties and hope such violence does not return to their normally quiet community.
   

2. Deadly house party shooting raises concerns about youth violence in Las Vegas (news3lv.com) — Metro Police are investigating a deadly shooting of a teenager at a southwest Las Vegas house party early Sunday, and the suspect or suspects remain at large. A local youth advocate says violence among teens is worsening, citing easy access to weapons and social media, and is urging more community involvement and youth programs across the Las Vegas Valley to prevent future tragedies.
   

3. Southern Nevada renews calls to fund Dolly Parton book program after grant ends (news3lv.com) — Families across the Las Vegas Valley are pushing to restore funding for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library after a key state grant lapsed and local book deliveries were paused. One Las Vegas father credits the free children's books with helping his toddler learn to share and express emotions, and local group Storied says the program has already served more than 25,000 valley kids.
   

4. Salmond Sit Down: Callie Fin drops by to talk Aces WNBA repeat chances & new USA Today gig (news3lv.com) — Las Vegas Aces fans get fresh insight into the team's push for another WNBA title as sports director Bryan Salmond interviews USA Today's Callie Fin about A'ja Wilson, the roster's depth, and playoff expectations. Fin also talks about her new national role after covering Las Vegas sports locally, and what it means for growing women's basketball coverage.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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