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In today's newsletter:

  • How long will North Las Vegas Boulevard businesses endure this cone zone?
  • Heading to Desert Horizons Park for National Night Out tonight?
  • Which two hospital systems are vying to build in North Las Vegas?

Also on today's calendar: Grand Re-Opening Celebration and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Very hot, with a high of 98 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Very hot, temps: high: 101, low: 75.
  • Thursday: Very hot, with a high of 101 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Cone Zone: North Las Vegas Blvd construction hurts businesses during 18-month project (fox5vegas.com) — An 18‑month construction project on Las Vegas Boulevard near North Las Vegas City Hall is upgrading flood control, utilities, pavement, and pedestrian safety but is sharply cutting customer traffic to nearby businesses. Owners like the Farmer Boys franchisee at Las Vegas Boulevard and Carey report major revenue losses and staff cuts, while city officials emphasize long-term benefits and say they're unsure about any direct financial relief.
   

2. Police in Las Vegas valley hosting National Night Out events (8newsnow.com) — Families in North Las Vegas can meet local officers, K-9s, and police leadership at a National Night Out celebration at Desert Horizons Park from 6 to 9 p.m. The free event includes food, entertainment, and safety-focused activities aimed at strengthening neighborhood ties with law enforcement, alongside similar gatherings elsewhere in the valley.
   

3. North Las Vegas narrows search for new hospital campus to two finalists (ktnv.com) — North Las Vegas leaders have narrowed the search to two finalists to build a major new hospital and medical campus near I-215 and Pecos, across from the VA hospital. The full-service facility would expand local healthcare options so residents no longer need to leave the city for routine or emergency care, with a partner expected to be chosen within 90 days.
   

4. Rapid growth in far north Las Vegas valley causing more traffic, driving longtime locals crazy (8newsnow.com) — Drivers in far North Las Vegas are feeling the squeeze as rapid development around Revere Street and the 215 has brought heavier traffic and long morning backups. The city has recently added one new signal and plans three more by year's end, though any widening near the Beltway will require coordination with Clark County.
   

5. Nonprofit fights to save North Las Vegas' Ty's Place as it faces closure (8newsnow.com) — A beloved youth center near Commerce and Centennial in North Las Vegas, Ty's Place, is at risk of closing because rent and bills have become too expensive. The nonprofit T.U.L.I.P.S., which runs the space, says losing the site would hurt local teens who rely on its after-school, mental health, and mentoring programs, and is urgently trying to raise $15,000–$20,000 by October 31.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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