🎒 Metal detectors in schools?

🛍️ Spending Drops in Vegas (Along with Everything Else)

There’s been a lot of talk this year about the tourism drop in Vegas, but there’s more alarming news to report. Overall consumer spending is down in Clark County over a recent 11-month period — including stuff locals buy like furniture and auto parts 😳 [Las Vegas Review-Journal]

• But what about the entertainment industry? City Cast Las Vegas looks at the latest trends and what the current economy means for shows and concerts on the Strip. [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]

🤔 Metal Detectors in Schools?

According to a new poll, parents are showing support for the installation of weapons detection systems in local schools. The devices (similar to metal detectors) are already used for football games and other CCSD events. Meanwhile, frustration is growing over the lack of communication between school officials and parents after Monday’s lockdown at Durango High School. [KSNV]

🤬 UFC Arena Expansion a “Complete Lie”

UFC President Dana White slammed a news report that we sourced last week on the Apex arena expanding to 10,000 seats, saying “that entire story was a 🤬-ing absolute 🐂 💩 lie.” He did acknowledge $20 million was spent to upgrade the Apex at UFC headquarters. [Essentially Sports]

City Cast Las Vegas Neighbors are spreading the word on what they love in Vegas with their latest shoutouts.

• 📣 Ginger B. loves Los Dos Amigos at Charleston & Brush St. for the “great homemade Mexican food,” especially the tortillas and vegan offerings. “Yes, they have a liquor license,” she points out.
• 📣 Jimmy S. gives a shoutout to Slonina ARTSpace, which “blends elegance and energy” and promotes “local art, inspired events, and a thriving creative scene in Downtown Vegas.”

Become a City Cast Neighbor to share your own shoutout in this newsletter and on our podcast 😁