🎨 Elaine Wynn’s final gift to Vegas

🙏 Remembering Elaine Wynn

The passing of Elaine Wynn is sad news for the Las Vegas community. Alongside former husband Steve Wynn, she was pivotal in the development of resorts like the Mirage, Bellagio, Golden Nugget, Treasure Island, and of course, the Wynn. She was more than a famous name, actively championing art and philanthropy in the community long after her marriage ended. Elaine Wynn was 82 years old. [Nevada Independent]

• Prominent Nevadans share thoughts and memories. [KSNV]
• Elaine Wynn was a leading voice in bringing a full-fledged art museum to Las Vegas. We explain why it’s really happening this time. [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]

🐶 “Reba’s Law” Revived

Remember when we told you bills that failed to pass committee by Friday’s deadline had little chance to move forward in the current legislative session? Well, for every rule, there’s an exception and lawmakers have revived “Reba’s Law,” which aims to strengthen penalties for those guilty of animal abuse. [KVVU]

💰 Rent Control for Storage Units?

Storage rental units are as synonymous with Las Vegas as slot machines. As our historically transient community grapples with rising housing costs, a petition is urging Nevada’s attorney general to cap price hikes on storage units (which can happen at any time) and demand clearer notification policies. [KTNV]

🚽 Nevada Drinks the Most Toilet Water

Out of the seven states that rely on the Colorado River, Nevada is far and away the leader in water recycling with an 85% reuse rate. The next closest is Arizona with 52% and the worst is Utah with next to nothing. If everyone got on board in reusing toilet water, it would boost annual water availability by 1.3 million acre-feet. [Grist]