💣 Atomic testing back in Nevada?

🍎 SNAP Benefits Run Out Tomorrow

Funding for SNAP benefits will expire tomorrow and Nevada is one of nearly two dozen states suing the federal government over it. In the meantime, the state says $38 million in combined contingency funds and leftover stimulus from the pandemic will help food banks through the end of November. The Nevada Guard will aid in food distribution. [KOLO]

• Three Square, the main food bank in Southern Nevada, is ramping up resources for those in need. [threesquare.org]
• City Cast Las Vegas has more on the SNAP crisis, plus the possibility of Las Vegas hosting a midterm GOP national convention and the sudden evacuation of Goodsprings in the latest Friday news roundup. [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]

☢️ Nevada Democrats Resist Trump’s Explosive Idea

Watching atomic bombs detonate in the Nevada desert used to be a spectator sport in Las Vegas — and while bringing the idea back would be great for tourism, not everyone’s on board. Nevada Democrats are pledging to fight President Trump’s plan to resume testing of nuclear weapons. The Nevada National Security Site, where most of this stuff took place decades ago, hasn’t tested nuclear firepower since 1992 and would need at least 36 months to get the operation back rolling again. [Nevada Independent/Las Vegas Review Journal]

💰 Casino CEO: “Shame On Us” for High Prices

MGM Resorts’ CEO appears to have reached the “acceptance” phase in the seven stages of greed, admitting that a backlash to high prices is at least partly responsible for this year’s tourism slump. Bill Hornbuckle specifically said “shame on us,” referring to a $12 Starbucks coffee at budget-minded properties like the Excalibur. [KSNV]

• It’s still bad: September visitation was down nearly 9 percent from the same time last year and resort companies are making less revenue per hotel room. [KLAS]

🏁 Ferraro’s Drops F1 Lawsuit

Legal action between Ferraro’s and entities connected to the Las Vegas Grand Prix appears to have crossed the finish line. Founder Gino Ferraro says the two sides settled out of court. The long-running Italian restaurant was among several off-Strip businesses that complained of losing customers during construction of the F1 track. [Las Vegas Review-Journal]

• Formula 1 is trying to improve its reputation with locals this year. [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]

We asked. You answered! And now, City Cast Las Vegas is revealing the results of our poll on the scariest thing in Las Vegas — and there was a runaway winner 🏆

Congratulations to "the future of our water supply" for scaring us the most and coming in first 💐 Your gift card and a year's supply of Rice-A-Roni are in the mail.

Some more scary suggestions from readers:

Out-of-control tourists.

— Gingi

The DMV on Sahara on a Saturday morning.

— Kimberly B.

Parking fees at the hotels.

— Oscar V.

The Rio before remodel.

— Steve T.

The El Cortez. The renovation is beautiful, but it hasn't changed the fact that every time I walk in there, I get a little lightheaded and feel like something is following me.

— Sarah T.

Have thoughts of your own to share — on scary stuff or anything else? Let us know! 📬

🗞️ 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 was discovered in Goodsprings that caused the small Nevada town to be evacuated?

• Asbestos in the ceiling of the Pioneer Saloon
• An undetonated bomb from the World War II era
• Dynamite in a homeowner’s shed
• Active uranium in an underground mine

Results will appear at the end of the quiz.