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🌱 How a North Las Vegas center is keeping teens safe and busy

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In today's newsletter:

  • How a North Las Vegas center is keeping teens safe and busy
  • How will North Las Vegas' year-long traffic crackdown affect your daily drive?
  • North Las Vegas man accused of racist threats against Nevada's attorney general

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

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Very hot, with a high of 100 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Very hot, temps: high: 99, low: 75.
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high of 90 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. After First Friday violence, focus turns to where Las Vegas teens can go (news3lv.com) — In North Las Vegas, the Donna Street Community Center is offering free after-school programs and workforce development to give teens a safe place after recent First Friday violence. Organizers say removing fees helps families struggling with rising costs keep kids engaged and off the streets. They hope more centers will follow this model to expand safe options for local youth.
   

2. North Las Vegas police launching year-long traffic enforcement crackdown (fox5vegas.com) — North Las Vegas drivers will see stepped-up police patrols for nearly a year as officers crack down on speeding, DUIs, seat belt violations, and unsafe driving starting October 10. After 21 traffic deaths and dozens of serious crashes in 2025, police are using federal grant funds to join Nevada's "Joining Forces" campaign, urging both drivers and pedestrians to follow safety laws and stay alert.
   

3. North Las Vegas man arrested for sending hate speech, threats to Attorney General Aaron Ford (ktnv.com) — A North Las Vegas man has been arrested after allegedly sending racist threats via Instagram to Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford, who reported feeling fearful for his family's safety. Police say the messages mixed slurs with warnings about Ford's home, prompting increased patrols. The suspect faces a hate crime charge and an additional count of resisting a public officer.
   

4. CCSD high school football programs see improvements since going independent (ktnv.com) — High school football programs at CCSD, including Legacy in North Las Vegas, say going independent from the NIAA has revived interest, rivalries, and participation. Coaches describe fairer scheduling and separation from recruiting-heavy private schools as key benefits. An in-season tournament for the 30 independent programs kicks off Oct. 16, giving local athletes a new championship to chase.
   

5. Sunrise Trauma reports nearly 30% increase in e-bike, e-scooter injuries in September (8newsnow.com) — E-bike and e-scooter injuries treated at Sunrise Trauma jumped nearly 30% in September, and state officials are funding research that could shape new safety laws. Clark County and cities including North Las Vegas already have their own rules, but helmet use remains low and speeds high. Local riders and parents should expect more attention on enforcement and possible statewide changes.
   

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  • I rarely post comments on any social media site, but I'm going to make an exception today.
    I went to see the movie 'A Man and His Dog' today. I am a 77+ woman who has seen a lot of animal-related films (especially dogs) because I LOVE dogs… (Nextdoor Morning Ridge)
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    at 11pm right on Ann rd , I can't keep it I already have two dogs I took it a bath although it seemed really clean to be an outside cat must be… (Nextdoor Northfork)
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