City Cast Las Vegas
🚔 Ambitious burglar brings power tools
January 7, 2025 · Rob Kachelriess
When was the last time you hit Water Street? 🤔
The City Cast Las Vegas team recently strolled Henderson’s historic district to see what’s new and what’s fun. Spoiler: The neighborhood’s in good hands 🍻
What's CITY Talking About?
⛰️ Biden Moves to Protect Nevada Mountain Range
He’s not out the door yet. President Biden is taking steps to protect 264,000 acres in the Ruby Mountains — often called the “Alps of Nevada” — from oil, gas and geothermal development. Mining? That’s still okay. [Nevada Independent]
🖐️ Tupac Murder Suspect Has a Question
“Can we drop this whole thing?” The defense for Duane "Keefe D" Davis filed a motion to dismiss all charges in the 1996 murder, citing a 27-year delay in the prosecution. We’ll see how it goes. [KTNV]
- City Cast Las Vegas explains why the arrest took so long. [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]
🚨 Burglary Suspect Uses Secret Weapon
Why break in when you can bust in? Like a villain in a superhero comic, a burglary suspect is accused of using an electric saw to tear through the walls of businesses — sparks and all. He’s under arrest and facing charges related to seven incidents. [KVVU]
🏈 Season Over for Raiders, Coach Awaits Fate
The employment status of Raiders coach Antonio Pierce remains uncertain after the team wrapped up the season with a loss to the Chargers Sunday. If replaced, the Raiders will see five coaches in just as many years in Vegas. [Las Vegas Review-Journal]
What To Do
Tuesday, Jan. 7
- 🏳️🌈 Creative Writer Workshop at The Center | 4 - 6 p.m. | Free | Downtown
- 🌱 Hydroponics Open House at Centennial Hills Library | 5:30 - 6 p.m. | Free | Buffalo & Deer Springs
- 🏃 Tuesday Night Run at The Pint | 6:30 p.m. | Free | Hualapai & Charleston
- 🧘 A Healing Journey Through the Chakras at Summerlin Library | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Free | Summerlin
Wednesday, Jan. 8
- 🕺 Elvis & Bowie Birthday Celebration at Millenium Fandom | 6 p.m. | No cover | Downtown
- 💅 Busy Girl Hustle Vision Board Party: Mean Girl Theme at Bottega Exchange | 6 - 9 p.m. | Free | Tenaya Way & Sunset
- 🎙️ Harry Shahoian & Kelly Clinton Celebrate Elvis at the Composers Room | 7 - 8:30 p.m. | $30+ | Commercial Center
- 🎷 UNLV Jazz Concert Series: Jazz Combos at the Clark County Library | 7 - 8 :30 p.m. | Free | Flamingo & Maryland
- 🎸 Mission to Rock: All Request Rock n’ Roll at Count’s Vamp’d | 9 p.m. | $5 | Sahara & Rainbow
😋 2024 was a big year for dining in Las Vegas.
So Vegas Eater asked me and other local writers to list our top picks for:
- Best restaurant openings of the year
- Saddest restaurant closings of the year
- Best and worst food trends
- Most anticipated new restaurants in 2025
Check it out.
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