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Good day North Las Vegas! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a DUI stop turned into a crash with a police car
  • Could new Colorado River rules squeeze North Las Vegas's water future?

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Hot with sunshine, with a high of 108 and low of 87 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Hot, temps: high: 112, low: 86.
  • Thursday: Sunshine; record-tying heat, with a high of 110 and low of 88 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Driver arrested on DUI charges after hitting North Las Vegas police vehicle (fox5vegas.com) — A driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI in North Las Vegas after their vehicle rolled forward and hit an unoccupied police patrol car near Cheyenne Avenue and I-15 early Monday. No officers were hurt, and the driver was taken to a hospital for evaluation before being booked into the North Las Vegas Community Correctional Center.
   

• State of Nevada files federal lawsuit over new Colorado River cuts (ktnv.com) — Nevada is suing the federal government over new Colorado River rules it says could slash the state's water supply by up to 71%, threatening the Las Vegas Valley. The complaint argues federal officials ignored economic impacts on cities including North Las Vegas and failed to credit decades of local conservation efforts.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Gus Gus, a dog who went missing in North Las Vegas, NV, has been safely reunited with their family after 2 hours, 8 minutes. Message from Owner: … (Nextdoor W La Madre)
  • Are there any Fibromyalgia sufferers in our communities?
    It is a painful condition with no solutions. And most doctors don't know how to diagnose it or treat it. I thought may be something we can get… (Nextdoor Flores)
  • Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas posted a job opening for Director of Distribution Management in North Las Vegas. Apply here.
  • Choice Healthcare Services posted a job opening for Lead Dental Assistant / Back Office Lead in North Las Vegas. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Las Vegas here.

🗞 Nearby News

Las Vegas

  • Las Vegas police awarded $67k grant to enforce off-road vehicle safety (fox5vegas.com)
  • Cantopop trio Grasshopper to perform two shows at Fontainebleau Las Vegas (fox5vegas.com)
  • This Glamorous Nevada Italian Restaurant Was Recently Opened By Michelin-Recognized Restaurateurs (takingthekids.com)

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  • Mark Davis, Raiders Strike Historic Agreement Ahead of 2026 Season (kansas.com)

Ok North Las Vegas! 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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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