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🌱 Tragic Death In Suspected DUI + Police Search For Missing Teen
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Happy Friday, people of Las Vegas! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening locallytoday.
First, today's weather:
Mostly sunny; breezy, cooler. High: 84 Low: 61.
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Here are the top stories today in Las Vegas:
- A Las Vegas teen is dead after a tragic incident involving a suspected DUI. According to police, the teen was holding onto the side of the vehicle while skateboarding and at some point was thrown off the board and run over. Police also say the driver had been under the influence of multiple substances at the time of the accident. (News3LV)
- There might be some respite from the blazing heat. According to meteorologists at KTNV 13, the 99-plus degree temperatures will tone down by this weekend. Temperatures will dip into the upper 50s and low 60s by Saturday. (KTNV 13 Action News Las Vegas)
- As of Thursday evening, Las Vegas police are still looking for help finding a missing 16-year-old girl. Jaylese Wainwright was last seen on Wednesday near the 9900 block of Ridge Hill by S. Grand Canyon and W. Tompkins. According to police, she was last seen wearing a black t-shirt and turquoise pajama pants. (Fox 5 Las Vegas)
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Today in Las Vegas:
- 2022 Armed Forces Chamber Business Expo & Awards Banquet at Suncoast Hotel and Casino (9:00 AM)
- SHEIN Las Vegas Pop Up Store at 3000 S Las Vegas Blvd (11:00 AM)
- Film Festival Friday at Sahara West Library (3:00 PM)
- Kids Cafe at West Las Vegas Library (3:00 PM)
- Wrist Lock: The Martial Arts Influence on Police Use of Force at West Charleston Library (6:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- City of North Las Vegas Fire Department's Chief Calhoun wanted to invite you to the blood drive on Monday. North Las Vegas Police and Fire Departments will be supporting the blood drive, and they hope you will, too. (Facebook)
- The City of Las Vegas is hiring deputy city marshals. As part of Police Week, they're inviting you to join their ranks. (Facebook)
- Las Vegas Valley Water District reminds you to mind your yard. Listen to your landscape to water only as much as it needs. (Facebook)
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Events:
- Reno Food & Drink Week (June 1)
- Sparks Food & Drink Week (June 8)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on 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!