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June 13, 2025 · — Rob Kachelriess
😬 Happy Friday the 13th!
Here’s a bonus event if you need plans this weekend: The Lights Festival is just across the state line at Mesquite Motocross Park in Littlefield, Arizona on Saturday, featuring a lantern-release ceremony after dark 🔥
What's CITY Talking About?
🚔 Protest Rally Enforcement, a Little Much?
Tomorrow night’s Downtown rally is part of a nationwide “No Kings” movement against Donald Trump’s immigration policies — and expected to be even bigger than the one on Thursday night. Here’s how police handled it:
- Declared an “unlawful assembly,” citing “illegal activity.” [X/LVMPD]
- Used tear gas and rubber bullets. [KLAS]
- Arrested nearly 100 people, including at least two teens who say they weren’t involved and entertainer Jimmy Slonina, whose family says he wasn’t involved and was walking home after a show. [Las Vegas Review-Journal/KSNV/Facebook]
- Blocked crosswalks and forced protestors into traffic, according to a local writer. [X/Krista Diamond]
This comes as Las Vegas faces accusations of being a sanctuary city, despite what state and local officials say. City Cast Las Vegas has more on the questionable designation, fallout from the rally, and other stories in the latest Friday news roundup. [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]
⚖️ Death Penalty on the Table in YouTube Murder
Prosecutors will consider seeking the death penalty against Manuel Ruiz, who’s claiming self-defense after he was caught on a YouTube livestream shooting and killing a couple in front of the Bellagio. [Las Vegas Review-Journal]
🏘️ Hope Isn’t Sunk for Windsor Park
The Windsor Park community continues to sink and has been seeking a solution from state and local officials for years. Well, help is finally on the way. North Las Vegas is fast-tracking the development of replacement homes on a vacant 18-acre lot. [KVVU]
🪑 Ashley Holds Party for Record-Setting Store
The largest Ashley furniture store in human history celebrates a grand opening in a shared retail district with IKEA that’s apparently called “The Curve” now. Doors open at 10 a.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. on Sunday. The first 50 people each day receive gifts. The weekend also includes hourly giveaways, home workshops, and a chance to win a $2,500 store credit. [Retail Dive]
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Your Las Vegas News Quiz
😎 Hey news junkies!
It’s time for the latest Hey Las Vegas news quiz. The questions are based on stories in the newsletter over the past week. Have you been paying attention?
Here’s the first question to get you started:
Why did the Pentagon spread rumors about UFO activity near Area 51?
- To distract from UFO reports in Roswell, New Mexico
- To cover for the testing of stealth jet fighters
- To explain nuclear weapons activity at the Nevada Test Site
- To entertain the commander-in-chief
Results will appear at the end of the quiz.
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What To Do
Friday, June 13
- 👙 Family Summer Pool Party at Henderson Multigenerational Activity Pool | 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. | $5+ | Green Valley Ranch
- 🎞️ Dive-In Movie Nights: Toy Story at M Pool | 7:30 p.m. | $10+ | The M Resort
- 🍸 Cocktail Class: Telson Tequila at F The Bar | 6 - 8 p.m. | $40.25 | Fergusons Downtown
- 🍷 Uncorked Tour of Campania at Eataly | 5 - 6:30 p.m. | $81.47 | Park MGM
- 😋 Stag’s Leap Wine Dinner at Gaetano’s | 7 p.m. | $240 | Henderson
- 🎹 “Weird Al” Yankovic at the Venetian Theater (through June 21) | 8 p.m. | $159+ | Venetian
- 🎵 Daniel Emmet at The Space (through June 14) | 8 - 10 p.m. | $55+ | Polaris & Harmon
Saturday, June 14
- 🐟 Ward 6 Fishing Derby & Pancake Breakfast at Floyd Lamb Park | 8 - 10 a.m. | $5 | Tule Springs
- 🥒 Farmers Market at Cornerstone Park | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Free | Henderson
- 🚴 Bike Festival at Lee Canyon | 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Free | Mt. Charleston
- 🗝️ Totally Rad Vintage Fest | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | $8+ | World Market Center
- 🧙 Retro Hex Market at Fergusons Downtown | 12 - 4 p.m. | Free entry | Fremont East
- 🐦 Southern Nevada Quail Forever's Annual Banquet at Ventano Italian Grill | 5 p.m. | $100 | Henderson
- 🛍️ Night Market at Tivoli Village | 5 - 10 p.m. | Free | Alta & Rampart
- 🎞️ Movies on the Green: You’ve Got Mail at the District | 6 p.m. | Free | Green Valley Ranch
- 🎶 Sam Harris: Beyond the Rainbow at Myron’s | 7 p.m. | $44.90+ | Smith Center
☀️ Enjoy the weekend! Listen to some Beach Boys 🏄
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