Your Daily Guide

🚔 Suspect in First Friday Shooting Arrested

A 17-year-old was arrested on Tuesday for last week's shooting that killed Carth Onasi Jacobs-Rodgers and injured two other teens. The suspect has been charged with murder, and will be tried as an adult. The shooting took place near South Main Street and West Charleston Boulevard late Friday evening. [FOX5]

🗳️ What's the Deal with Aaron Ford's New Campaign Strategy?

Nevada Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate Aaron Ford has launched "Creators for Aaron," partnering with left-leaning content creators to reach voters. Is this a good strategy, or a desperate one? We're breaking it all down on today's episode of City Cast Las Vegas, and also diving into what you need to know about the mayoral races in Henderson and North Las Vegas. [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]

🤳 'Selfie Ban' Upheld on Pedestrian Bridges

Clark County’s pedestrian bridge “selfie ban" will continue, despite a challenge from the American Civil Liberties Union arguing that it violates the First Amendment. While acknowledging that the 2024 ordinance is restrictive, U.S. District Court Judge Jennifer Dorsey ruled that making it a misdemeanor to stop or stand on the bridges overlooking the Strip does not interfere with anyone’s constitutional rights. The ACLU has already filed an appeal. [The Nevada Independent]

🩸 A New Way To Save Lives

Clark County Fire Department paramedics are now administering blood transfusions in the field thanks to a new pilot program. The blood cooling device used is reportedly the only one of its kind in Nevada, and so far has enabled 22 blood transfusions to trauma patients across the valley. [FOX5]

The F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix is back for its fourth year in a row Nov. 19-21, bringing top drivers and fans to the city for a high-octane weekend. At 3.8 miles around, the Strip circuit is the second-longest track on the Formula 1 season calendar, and racers will complete 50 laps at speeds around 215 mph. The Grand Prix Race itself is Saturday at 8 PST, while the other two evenings will consist of practice sessions starting at 4:30 p.m., and the official qualifying wave on Friday at 8. [Formula 1, Vegas4Locals]

• What's new this year: The Backstreet Boys will headline the first-ever after-party at the Sphere on Saturday night. There are also new fan zones and grandstands, changes to car regulations, and an expanded business summit. [Formula 1, Caesars Palace]
• How to watch: You can get tickets here. Some packages run into the hundreds or even thousands of dollars, but standing-room seats are still available, starting at $81 for single-day admission. You can also watch on F1 TV Pro, or keep your eye out for our roundup of watch parties closer to race weekend.
• Other things to do: The F1 Arcade at the Forum Shops will be open all race week, and the Neon City Festival will also be taking place that week. Check out this guide for more activities, and other cool race stuff in Vegas that isn't Formula 1. [LA Times, City Cast Las Vegas ✍️]
• How to get around: The installation of the temporary Flamingo bridge over Koval will start this weekend; you can use Tropicana or Sands avenues for an east-west detour. There will also be overnight lane closures on the Strip and its corridors while track lighting is set up. During the event, the monorail will likely be the best way to get around the Strip. [Las Vegas Review-Journal]
• The backstory: You can check out highlights from past events here, and dig into Formula 1's history in Vegas going back to the early '80s. [Formula 1, City Cast Las Vegas ✍️]