Community Corner
🌱 West Silverado Ranch Boulevard Closed + Food Bank Attendance Rises
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Las Vegas.
Hello all. It's me, Dominique-Noelle Rafael, your host of the Las Vegas Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in town.Keep reading for the latest.
First, today's weather:
A thundershower in spots. High: 96 Low: 84.
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Here are the top three stories in Las Vegas today:
- The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has closed West Silverado Ranch Boulevard. The road was closed due to flooding that occurred after heavy rainfall in the area. Nobody was stranded when multiple vehicles became stuck due to the rising waters. As of Monday night, it's recommended to find detours. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
- Las Vegas detectives are currently searching for a man that attempted to murder an individual during an attempted robbery. The suspect was recorded on surveillance systems fleeing from a home in the 2800 block of Faiss Drive on Sunday. The unidentified suspect's gun failed to fire during the incident. Anyone with information about the individual is asked to contact the department. (KTNV 13 Action News Las Vegas)
- Las Vegas food banks are reportedly experiencing higher demand as inflation strains the community. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, food prices are up 10 percent in 2022 which corresponds to a 5-15 percent increase in food bank attendance. The food banks are able to handle the increased attendance, but supplies are strained. (KTNV 13 Action News Las Vegas)
Today in Las Vegas:
- Toddler Storytime At Sunrise Library (10:30 AM)
- 0-5 Storytime At Centennial Hills Library (10:45 AM)
From my notebook:
- US National Weather Service Las Vegas reports that a flash flood watch is in effect until tonight for Mohave County. Click for the full weather report. (US National Weather Service Las Vegas Nevada via Facebook)
- The City of Las Vegas highlights the Gary Reese Freedom Park. The 68-acre park hosts a family pool, a playground, and plenty of picnic tables. Click to view the photos. (City of Las Vegas Government via Facebook)
- The Las Vegas Valley Water District reports that the Las Vegas area has one of the most reliable water systems in the world. Click to watch the informational video. (Las Vegas Valley Water District via Facebook)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right! See you tomorrow morning for your next 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!