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| | 🏁 Kyle Busch Dies at 41 | Kyle Busch passed away suddenly after being hospitalized in Charlotte with a severe illness. The Las Vegas native had his share of victories at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway and is widely viewed as one of the greatest competitors in NASCAR history. [Associated Press] | - Busch was scheduled to race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend, but had withdrawn from the event yesterday morning. [11 Alive]
- Busch requested medical attention, saying he was “gonna need a shot,” during a May 10 race at Watkins Glen International. The broadcast said he had a sinus cold, but it’s not known if that was related to his cause of death. [USA Today/Yahoo]
- His 234 victories are the most of any driver across NASCAR’s national series. [Fox News]
- The racing legend was known for his brash personality, graduated with honors from Durango High School, and broke into the sport as a teenage sensation in Las Vegas, competing alongside older brother Kurt Busch. [Las Vegas Sun]
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| | | Behind the guard gate of Rancho Nevada Estates — an exclusive enclave of just seven homes — sits Astoria Pines. The land, once owned by Our Lady of Las Vegas School directly behind the property, was sold to Astoria Development Corporation, which brought this intimate community to life. The Collins Brothers served as developers, a team with a strong Las Vegas legacy that also includes Rancho Nevada, Paradise Crest, Oakcrest, Spanish Oaks, Green Valley Estates, and Stone Canyon Homes. | For the first time in over two decades, 3001 Astoria Pines is yours to discover. The finest craftsmanship and the charm of Martha's Vineyard come together here, blending East Coast sophistication with modern luxury to create a truly dreamy retreat. Coffered ceilings, intricate crown molding, and custom casings adorn nearly every room — a testament to the extraordinary detail and artistry woven into every corner of this residence. Learn more at hollyerker.com. |
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| What Las Vegas's Talking About |
| 🩺 New Children’s Hospital Moves Forward | Clark County approved permits for the first stand-alone children’s hospital in the Las Vegas Valley. The eight-story Intermountain Health facility and heliport is expected to open in 2030 in the Southwest Valley. [KLAS] | - I joined the City Cast Las Vegas for the latest news roundup to talk about the new hospital, plus a recent fatality on Fremont Street (the Heart Attack Grill), and a study that reveals how hockey fans around the country really feel about our Golden Knights. [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]
| | | 🔌 Boulder City Defeats Data Center | For now, anyway. The Boulder City Planning Commission voted down a proposal to build a data center that would cover more than 88 acres outside town. The City Council could weigh in later on a revised plan and voters will tackle the issue in November. [Las Vegas Review-Journal] | | 🐶 More than a Hundred Dogs Recovered from RV | The Mesquite Animal Shelter is welcoming donations after taking in more than 100 dogs that were found inside a single RV. (Trust me. Just having three chihuahuas is plenty.) Some of the dogs are pregnant, so the number is only going up. [KVVU] |
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| | Once again, City Cast Las Vegas Neighbors get to shout out their favorite local people, places, and things. | | 📣 Janet E. wants to give a shoutout to Holstein’s in the Downtown Arts District for not only the burgers, but the “best Caesar salad ever,” “amazing” fries, and boozy sundaes. “How much more Vegas can you be?” she says. | | 📣 Martha R. gives praise to the Animal Foundation. “They help if you lost your pet, found a pet, or need low-cost spaying,” she says. …. They are there to help and even have a hotline number to call. | | Become a City Cast Neighbor to share your own shoutout in this newsletter. | | | |
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🇺🇲 We’re taking Monday off to observe Memorial Day. We’ll return to your inbox Tuesday. |
| — Rob Kachelriess | Thanks to Layla Muhammad and Jacob Solis for this week’s newsletter edits! |
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