👎 How the shutdown affects Vegas

🔒 Government Shutdown: What’s In It For Nevada?

Funding legislation failed to pass Congress, prompting the federal government to say, “Sorry, we’re closed.” Some essential services will remain active, possibly with delayed payments for employees. Las Vegas has one of the busiest airports in the country and while air traffic controllers and TSA agents will remain in place, their resources could be stretched thin, causing delays. Federally managed parks like Red Rock and Lake Mead are expected to still be accessible, but visitors centers and gated parking areas could be closed. [Nevada Independent]

• Senator Catherine Cortez-Masto (D-NV) broke ranks with her party and voted in favor of the Republicans’ continuing resolution in an attempt to fund the government. [KSNV]

⚖️ Nevada’s Top Federal Prosecutor Disqualified

A federal judge disqualified Sigal Chattah from taking cases in her position as “acting” or “interim” U.S. Attorney for Nevada. The designations sidestepped formal approvals for the job while rewarding the Republican Party fixture and Trump loyalist, who had plans to investigate election cases. [New York Times]

📚 School Zone Dangers Double

We’re less than two months into a new school year and at least 74 children have been hit by cars walking to and from school. That’s double the same period last year — which sounds insane. In response, police are stepping up enforcement in school zones. [KVVU]

🍽️ New Restaurant Replaced By the Old One

It’s hard to keep track of all the restaurants that open and close in Las Vegas, but this is an unexpected switcheroo: Less than two years after Leoncito ended Hearthstone’s 10-year run at Red Rock Resort, the Mexican restaurant is closing and being replaced by — surprise — Hearthstone. (I can taste those wood-fired pizzas already 🍕😋) Let’s enjoy a rare moment of casino executives willing to do the right thing and backtrack on a decision. [Las Vegas Review-Journal]

• Meanwhile, Starbucks is closing eight locations in the Las Vegas Valley. Is your favorite on the list? [KLAS]
• But really, we’re all just craving a great restaurant value these days, right? [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]