📵 Phone scammers love Nevada

📵 Phone Scammers Love Nevada

A report from the Federal Trade Commission revealed that Nevada ranked third in the country in reported fraud and fifth in identity theft cases, with over 44,000 fraud reports and 12,500 identity theft reports in 2022. Speaking during the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee, Nevada Sen. Jacky Rosen highlighted examples from residents who had been victims of scammers posing as authority figures and asking for personal information. [Nevada Current]

🧑‍⚖️ Rights Versus Regulations

Las Vegas and Henderson have joined other Western jurisdictions in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn previous rulings that labeled clearing homeless encampments without alternative shelter options "cruel and unusual." The move follows the adoption of local ordinances that limit outdoor sheltering for residents who struggle with homelessness and the failure of bills aimed at protecting their rights. [Nevada Independent]

🔐 Bike Bandits Beware

The UNLV police have announced a campaign to better monitor bicycles and scooters on campus in an effort to fight rising property crime. According to a university report, robberies, burglaries, and car thefts doubled from 2021 to 2022. Students who register their rides with PD services can receive a free U-Lock. [8News Now]

First, Where Was It? ⤴️

It’s in the elevator down to Retro by Voltaggio in Mandalay Bay. The joint is operated by “Top Chef” stars Bryan and Michael Voltaggio and is decorated with gems from a bygone era.

🏆 Shouts to readers Janet C. and Laura D. who wrote in with the correct answer.

Now for This Week’s Challenge ⤵️

Do you know where this rambunctious rooster sculpture is? Make sure to put "Where Is It" so we get your email!

🧙‍♀️ Night of the Witches | Monday | 6 p.m.

This is a witchy fundraiser for HELP of Southern Nevada that includes food, drinks, music, and swag. Wizards and warlocks are welcome. [Downtown Summerlin; $40]

🚸 Outdoor Kid's Music & Movement Class | Tuesday | 10 a.m.

Take the kiddos outside for some morning movement. [Town Square; Free]

👻 Halloween Ghost Walk | Tuesday | 5 - 8 p.m.

Take a stroll through the haunted streets of The District. Costume contest, entertainment, treats, and more — what’s not to love? [Green Valley Ranch; Free]

🍻 Oddfellows Halloween Party | Tuesday | 8 p.m.

Dance your little skeleton off at “the dance club for people who hate dance clubs.” They’ll have drink specials and rotating music themes. [Downtown; $10 cover, $5 with costume]

Why This Obscure Court Process is Costing the County $83k and Counting

In Nevada, you’re supposed to get mental health treatment within one week of your competency hearing. But delays in this system have some defendants serving weeks or even months in jail without treatment. Host Dayvid Figler talks with Review-Journal reporter Katelyn Newberg, who recently wrote about the fines that the Division of Public and Behavioral Health is stacking up ($83,000 and counting) as they continue to defy court orders.