🌱 How a jet ski and water taxi collided near Laughlin’s Pioneer Casino
Laughlin, Nevada Patch AM: a 2 min readHello Laughlin! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a jet ski and water taxi collided near Laughlin’s Pioneer Casino
- Why this 2026 travel list says Laughlin beats Vegas for laid-back fun
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Hot with abundant sunshine, with a high of 109 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Sunny, breezy and hot, temps: high: 110, low: 79.
- Friday: Sunny, breezy and hot, with a high of 110 and low of 79 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Las Vegas man hurt in water taxi crash near Laughlin (fox5vegas.com) — A serious jet ski–water taxi collision on the Colorado River near the Pioneer Casino in Laughlin left a Las Vegas man badly injured and one taxi passenger with minor injuries. Bullhead City Police say alcohol is not suspected, and the investigation into the busy-river crash near Laughlin is still ongoing. 
• 12 Gorgeous Nevada Towns That Deserve A Spot On Your 2026 Travel List (takingthekids.com) — Laughlin earns a spot on this 2026 Nevada travel list as a relaxed, riverfront alternative to Las Vegas, with nine casino resorts linked by a scenic Riverwalk. The piece highlights Aquarius, Edgewater, and Riverside resorts, plus nearby Davis Dam, Lake Mohave, and Christmas Tree Pass, positioning Laughlin as an affordable base for gaming, water sports, and desert hikes.
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🗞 Nearby News
Boulder City
- Boulder City earns national Main Street accreditation (fox5vegas.com)
- 11 Nevada Sandwich Shops That Deserve A Spot On Every Food Lover's List (takingthekids.com)
- Summer New Year 2026.5 is Coming Soon (bouldercity.com)
Henderson
- Henderson raises Juneteenth flag ahead of June 19 celebration (fox5vegas.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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