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In today's newsletter:

  • Ready to ride in costume at Craig Ranch's Glowtoberfest?
  • How many tickets North Las Vegas police wrote in August crackdown
  • North Las Vegas senior's $10,000 storage theft raises security questions

Also on today's calendar: Experience Flyover's Flying Theater Experience for Free—Join a Groundbreaking Study and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Hot with abundant sunshine, with a high of 102 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 100, low: 73.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 97 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Community briefs: Allegiant Stadium gala supports Nevadans affected by autism and their families (lasvegassun.com) — North Las Vegas families can kick off Halloween early at a free, glow-in-the-dark bike ride Oct. 2 at Craig Ranch Regional Park, with costumes, decorated bikes and prizes encouraged. The evening includes food trucks, safety experts, and a family-friendly loop around the park, but remember that motorized vehicles and e-bikes aren't allowed inside city parks.
   

2. Henderson, North Las Vegas police conclude traffic enforcement campaigns targeting distracted driving (fox5vegas.com) — North Las Vegas drivers just saw an intensive traffic enforcement push wrap up, with police issuing 167 citations, 63 warnings and making three arrests during an August Joining Forces campaign. Officers focused on distracted and impaired driving, speeding, seat belt use and child restraints, while also educating two dozen drivers and drafting a DUI blood search warrant to support a recent arrest.
   

3. North Las Vegas man loses $10,000 in tools after storage unit break-in at Public Storage (ktnv.com) — A North Las Vegas senior says thieves broke into his indoor Public Storage unit and stole about $10,000 in tools he'd collected since his teens, leaving him worried about paying bills on a fixed income. After filing a police report and contacting insurance, he's sharing his experience as reporters outline practical steps residents can take to better protect their own storage units.
   

4. Safekey sees enrollment changes with new CCSD start times in effect (reviewjournal.com) — Safekey programs in North Las Vegas are seeing mostly steady enrollment, with modest gains at several of the 21 schools where the city operates before- and after-school care. Across the valley, new Clark County School District bell times are pushing more families to rely on Safekey, especially where start times shifted significantly, helping parents cover work hours while keeping kids supervised and engaged.
   

5. Boring Company expansion pushes Vegas Loop toward Paradise Road (fox5vegas.com) — Transit changes that could affect your trips from North Las Vegas to the Strip are moving forward, as the Vegas Loop prepares to extend tunnels toward Paradise Road, Virgin Hotels and Tropicana near UNLV. The Boring Company hopes to open new stations before November's Formula 1 race and eventually link the system to Harry Reid International Airport, though no final airport timeline is set.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Lately, there have been exuberant numbers of "pop-up" taco stands, like on every corner.
    How safe are these stands, are they regulated, and how are prices compared to Roberto's? (Nextdoor Lake Mead)
  • Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
    Found on September 13, 2026 in North Las Vegas, NV 89031 near Washburn and 5th st Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact… (Nextdoor W La Madre)
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Meat Cutter and Wrapper in North Las Vegas. Apply here.
  • Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in North Las Vegas. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Las Vegas here.

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