🐕 Earn $200 to foster a doggie

🎰 Threats Reported Over Casino Memorial

A 26-year-old man was arrested after police say he called Sunset Station and threatened to “take out” the CEO and “destroy” the casino’s digital marquee for displaying a Charlie Kirk tribute. The suspect was traced via an internet connection to a coffee shop. [KVVU]

• It’s just the latest fallout from the conservative media figure’s assassination. City Cast Las Vegas weighs in on the hot-button topic, which is now connected to locals losing jobs, including Vegas native Jimmy Kimmel. (Yes, we’re going there.) The Friday news roundup also explains the new NV Energy rates and the fine line between love and fraud in Las Vegas. [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]

🚖 Are Teslas an Industry Killer for Taxis?

The taxi and limo industry is fighting Elon Musk’s plan to bring his Vegas Loop Teslas above ground as low-cost shuttles to and from the airport. A vote by state transportation officials could decide the matter as soon as Oct. 10. [Nevada Current]

🏈 Vegas Makes a Play for the Super Bowl

Allegiant Stadium hosted the Super Bowl for the first time in 2024 and could see football’s biggest game back as soon as 2029. Negotiations are underway with the NFL — and looking very good. [Las Vegas Review-Journal]

🐶 $200 to Foster a Pet

Don’t call it a bribe. I prefer … incentive. Today is the final day of a program to earn $200 by fostering a dog to ease overcrowding at the Animal Foundation. The doggies must be at least six months old and more than 35 pounds — and you must commit to four weeks or longer. [KSNV]

♥️ Grief and Healing

A lot of you are familiar with Scott Dickensheets, the original editor of this newsletter. Scott is still very much a part of our City Cast family, checking in with a joke or kind word here and there — and allowing us to drag him back onto the podcast (which we’re already planning to do again very soon) to share his wit and insight on Las Vegas. His personal life is his story to tell, so take a moment today to read Scott’s guest essay on loss and grief, published on our friend Kim Foster’s website. [The Great Perhaps]

🗞️ 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:

What is the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department doing to enhance its drone program?

• Adding machine guns to larger drones
• Installing skyports to deploy drones throughout the valley
• Coordinating with Nellis Air Force Base to utilize classified technology
• Partnering with DoorDash to deliver meals via off-duty police drones

Results will appear at the end of the quiz.