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🌱 How a deadly wrong-way I‑15 crash is impacting Mesquite drivers

Mesquite, Nevada Patch AM: a 4 min read

Morning Mesquite! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a deadly wrong-way I‑15 crash is impacting Mesquite drivers
  • Mesquite to celebrate Rick Brown’s life at Eureka memorial service

Also on today's calendar: 🎸🎶Dealt A Straight Band is Coming To Eureka Casino Resort! 🎶🎸 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What's black & white and read all over? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Nevada election resources: Find a ballot drop box or vote center | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly cloudy with a shower, with a high of 73 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Saturday: A shower, temps: high: 75, low: 59.
  • Sunday: Cool with rain, with a high of 69 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Wrong-Way I-15 Crash Near Valley of Fire Kills Mesquite Man, Woman, 38 (newsbreak.com) — A wrong-way crash on I‑15 near Valley of Fire killed a 29‑year‑old Mesquite man and a 38‑year‑old woman, closing southbound lanes for hours and forcing long detours for drivers heading from Mesquite toward Las Vegas. The incident is part of a troubling pattern of wrong-way fatalities in Nevada, prompting ongoing investigations and renewed focus on prevention efforts.
   

• Obituary: Rick Brown (mesquitelocalnews.com) — Mesquite residents are invited to honor longtime Eureka Casino Resort security and facilities leader Rick Brown at a memorial service on Friday, Nov. 6 at 2 p.m. in the resort ballroom. Brown, who moved to Mesquite in 2009, helped create the city’s Fourth of July Celebration and Off‑Road Weekend and is remembered as a devoted family man and Marine veteran.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Went to Dr Harris today at Virgin Valley Dental.
    I look forward to seeing them all there. Nice people. They have these pumpkins up for a contest. Hope you enjoy them like I do! (Nextdoor North of Freeway)
  • Does anyone know a painter who paints metal fences and serves Mesquite.
    I did not get any response from Precision Mesquite Fencing. (Nextdoor Sun City Mesquite)
  • Jack in the Box Franchisee posted a job opening for Restaurant Crew in Mesquite. Apply here.
  • Del Taco posted a job opening for Team Member in Mesquite. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mesquite here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Teen, 15, arrested in fatal North Las Vegas shooting (reviewjournal.com)
  • Tesla Semi Megachargers Land at Pilot and Flying J Truck Stops (gadgetreview.com)
  • Fatal shooting under investigation near North Las Vegas senior living community (ktnv.com)

Ok Mesquite! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What's black & white and read all over?" — The Patch Newsletter! (Thank you Cat H. for sending it in!)
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