💰 Was the governor a fraud victim?

🏀 Aces Sued for Discrimination

Former Las Vegas Aces forward Dearica Hamby filed suit against the team and the WNBA, claiming she faced bullying and discrimination for becoming pregnant. The league already punished Aces coach Becky Hammon for violating respect-in-the-workplace policies against Hamby, who now plays for the Los Angeles Sparks. [KSNV]

👀 Lombardo Defrauded by Fiore?

Gov. Joe Lombardo could be compelled to testify in the criminal trial of former City Council member Michelle Fiore, who’s accused of using police officer memorial funds for her own expenses. Federal prosecutors are investigating a donation that matches the amount and date of one made by Lombardo’s campaign account when he was Clark County sheriff. [Nevada Independent]

💰 Arrest Made in $750K Sam’s Town Heist

It appears someone posing as a Sam’s Town computer tech talked a casino cage employee into delivering a box of cash to a woman who was later arrested, claiming she was paid $300 to receive the package. [Las Vegas Review-Journal]

🥵 Yes, the Nights Are Getting Hotter in Vegas

Las Vegas is one of the fastest-growing — and fastest warming — cities in the U.S., jumping six degrees in average summer temperatures over 74 years. (That might not seem like much, but hang out in 86-degree heat and 92-degree heat and compare.) The nights are actually becoming warmer at a more rapid pace than daytime temperatures. [The New York Times]

• This year’s record-breaking heat has surprised us in many ways. [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]