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Take This Week's Las Vegas News Trivia Quiz

Posted on September 4

Rob Kachelriess

The Wizard of Oz plays on a screen at The Sphere.

Off to see the wizard… (Rob Kachelriess/City Cast Las Vegas)

Welcome to the City Cast Las Vegas news quiz. These questions are based on stories in the newsletter over the past week. Up to the challenge? Answer the following questions to see how well you’ve been paying attention — and how well you know Las Vegas.

Results will appear at the end.

Looking for a previous Hey Las Vegas news quiz? Find it here.

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