🧙 Review: ‘Wizard of Oz’ at Sphere

🖥️ Lombardo Defends Role in Cyberattack Crisis

Gov. Lombardo acknowledged his absence was noticeable at Wednesday’s news conference about the Nevada cyberattack, but claims he was never unavailable. The governor is stressing “accuracy over speed” when releasing new details and says information on services will be updated online by the Nevada Office of Emergency Management and Nevada 211. You can also call 2-1-1. [Nevada Independent]

• City Cast Las Vegas talks about the effects of the cyberattack, environmental concerns about a planned second airport, and if the A’s are doing enough to endear themselves to Las Vegas in the latest Friday news roundup. [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]

🚨 Instagram Prop Turns Deadly

Two women decided to pose with a gun while drinking and taking photos for Instagram. The weapon went off. A man was killed and his girlfriend, who pulled the trigger, was arrested. [KSNV]

🛬 Broken Spirit at Vegas Airport

Passenger traffic is down about 4.4% for the first half of the year (compared to the same period last year) at Harry Reid International Airport. The numbers are especially worse for Spirit. The airport's second-largest carrier in volume was down more than 42% 😯 in July from the same month last year. Top airline Southwest was essentially flat and Delta actually gained close to 5% for third place. [KLAS]

• Harry Reid is expecting a busy holiday weekend regardless, with hotel and airfare discounts enticing last-minute travelers. [KSNV]

😎 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 is the world-famous Bonanza gift shop facing a lawsuit?

• Accusations of selling phony F1 merchandise
• Another business challenged its claim as the world’s largest gift shop
• Tax fraud
• A property dispute

Results will appear at the end of the quiz.