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🧢 It’s Dad Hat Season in Las Vegas ‼️

It’s the first day of our City Cast Neighbors fall membership campaign 🥳 To us, being a good neighbor means staying informed, curious, and excited about Las Vegas — and that’s why we call our members “Neighbors.” By becoming a member, you can directly support our work — and get access to benefits that help make your life in Las Vegas even better.

During this campaign, new members will get a special thank you gift: a City Cast Las Vegas dad hat! You need this 🧢 in your fall wardrobe.

⚖️ Punishment Handed Out in Tupac Murder

Duane "Keefe D" Davis, who’s already spent more than 3 years behind bars in Clark County, will get decades more after an August guilty conviction for orchestrating the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur in Vegas. A judge gave the former gang leader a sentence of 40 years to life. Prosecutors did not seek the death penalty. [Associated Press]

🗳️ Trump Courts Laughlin Area Voters

President Trump flew into Las Vegas last night and will address supporters today during a rally at the Bullhead City airport, right across the river from Laughlin. [Las Vegas Review-Journal]

• The president is expected to discuss a wide variety of topics, but probably not a new report that says his anti-immigration policies cost the Nevada economy $441 million. [Nevada Current]
• Trump is trying to boost support for GOP candidates ahead of the midterms. That includes Gov. Joe Lombardo, who’s in a tight race for reelection against Democrat Attorney General Aaron Ford. So far, the two have yet to agree on a debate, opting instead for individual sit-down roundtables and other campaign events. [Nevada Independent]
• This appears to be part of a growing trend. For the first time in history, Las Vegas CBS affiliate KLAS-TV will not host a political debate this election season after candidates in various statewide races were noncommittal, elusive, or declined. The station says Ford did agree to a gubernatorial debate while Gov. Lombardo’s campaign team turned down the offer. [KLAS]
• A recent poll reveals Lombardo can win over voters dissatisfied with how Trump is handling the economy, suggesting the governor performs better by keeping distance from the president. [Noble Predictive Insights]

🏀 Mayor Backs NBA Arena at AREA15

AREA15 wants to build an NBA arena next door, creating a full-scale 50-acre entertainment district that would be active during basketball season and beyond. The proposal has the support of Mayor Shelley Berkley, but faces competition from the T-Mobile Arena and other new proposals hoping to host a Vegas NBA franchise. [KVVU]

• City Cast Las Vegas revealed AREA15’s intentions more than a year ago. [City Cast Las Vegas ✍️]

🚒 Should Northwest Vegas Become Its Own City?

It’s a good question to ask, especially due to confusion and contention over which fire department is responsible for servicing this ever-growing corner of the valley. [KSNV]

• City Cast Las Vegas dives deeper into the discussion during the latest news roundup, along with something else that appears to be growing (road rage on local streets) and something that’s not (Vegas Golden Knights attendance). [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]

The gray skies are finally behind us. We think 🤞 After feeling the effects of Tropical Storm Rachel, Las Vegas is expecting sunny weather throughout the rest of the week.

• Volunteers believe a rising death toll could emerge after flooding affected hundreds who choose to live in tunnels underneath Las Vegas. [KVVU]
• Any rain that poured into Lake Mead was a short-term improvement at best. Water levels are barely above record lows. [KSNV]
• A rare bright yellow grosbeak — never seen before in Nevada — drew dozens of birdwatchers when it chose a Henderson backyard to ride out the storm. [Las Vegas Review-Journal]
• The same El Niño weather patterns that gave us Rachel and what could be the hottest year on record are also fueling early snow flurries on Mt. Charleston. Funny how that works 🤷 [AFP/KTNV]