💥 Date set for Tropicana implosion

⚖️ Telles Verdict Near

The jury heard closing arguments in the murder trial of former politician Robert Telles and went home last night without coming to a verdict. They’ll try again today. Telles is charged with killing a reporter investigating his office. [Las Vegas Review-Journal]

🏜️ Don’t Mess with Lake Mead

Remember the guys caught on video, appearing to push ancient rock formations off a cliff at Lake Mead? Well, they were indicted and face a trial with up to 10 years in prison if found guilty. [KVVU]

😠 Criminal Still Wanted in Bulldog Death

Want to make an easy $50,000? Tell us who abandoned Reba the bulldog, who was found inside a sealed plastic bin and later died. Digital billboards are showing up throughout the valley, advertising a growing reward to track down the person responsible. [KLAS]

💥 Tropicana Implosion Date Set

Staying up late for an implosion is a Vegas tradition that never gets old. Now, the Tropicana gets its turn at 2:30 a.m. on October 9. It will be preceded by a drone show and fireworks celebration hosted by the (formerly Oakland) A’s, who still think building a stadium there is a good idea. [Las Vegas Review-Journal]

• We have questions about the A’s coming to Vegas, starting with the owner. [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]

💰 Stadium for Sale

Clark County gave Sam Boyd Stadium to UNLV at no cost in 1985. Now, the university is working on a deal to sell it back for $5 million. Great investment, right? 🤑 Actually, it helps cover the maintenance and upkeep since the stadium permanently closed in 2022. [KSNV]