🚰 A massive gamble on our water

🚰 Leaky Pipes

As Lake Powell’s water levels continue to drop, delivery of water to Lake Mead may soon rely entirely on Glen Canyon Dam’s aging steel bypass tubes. Federal officials dismiss fears of catastrophic failure as “false narratives,” but water advocates warn that depending on this outdated infrastructure is a massive gamble. If the pipes can’t handle the strain, the crucial water supply for Southern Nevada and the rest of the Lower Basin could be severely threatened. [Las Vegas Review-Journal]

👮 A Troubling Trend

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has recorded seven shootings by officers so far this year, matching the total for all of 2025 in just six months. Last year’s total was a nearly 60% decrease in police shootings compared to recent years. According to Metro, all seven of the shootings this year involved armed suspects. [KSNV]

🚲 Not Just Toys

Local trauma centers are sounding the alarm over a massive spike in e-bike and e-scooter injuries. Sunrise Hospital has treated over 350 people for e-device related injuries through May of this year — already surpassing last year’s total. Hospital officials warn Clark County is on pace for a record year with head trauma, broken bones, and internal bleeding becoming increasingly common — among both adults and kids. [Las Vegas Review-Journal]

🤫 Silencing the Tell-All

Attorneys for the man accused of murdering Tupac Shakur, Duane “Keffe D” Davis, are fighting to block key evidence from his upcoming trial in Las Vegas. They’ve filed a motion to block his 2019 tell-all book, past police interviews, and items seized during a 2023 nighttime raid on his home from being used against him in court. [KSNV]

❓ What's Missing on the Las Vegas Strip?

The Strip has a lot to offer. After all, more than 38 million people come to Las Vegas every year, so the city is doing a lot of things right. But with tourism slowing down in recent years, it could likely use a refresh. So with that in mind, today on the City Cast Las Vegas podcast, the team offers up their thoughts on what amenities, restaurants and investments could take the Strip to new heights. [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]

🏅 The Relentless Rise of the Vegas Sports Powerhouse

Less than a decade ago, Las Vegas was considered entirely off-limits for major professional sports leagues. Today, our community is not just participating in the pro sports landscape — it’s dominating it. Las Vegas has already claimed four championships since 2022 (the Aces have three, the Golden Knights have one), and has welcomed the NFL’s Raiders, the Super Bowl, and Formula 1 in recent years. The Vegas sports boom is far from over. [WNBA, Las Vegas Review-Journal]

• 🏀 Eyes on the NBA: Vegas Golden Knights’ owner Bill Foley is throwing his hat in the ring for NBA expansion. He’s put together a compelling package for the league to give Vegas a team, pointing to the Golden Knights’ early success and plans to renovate T-Mobile Arena. [KNTV]
• ⚾ The A’s Are Making It Real: Already confirmed to officially debut in Vegas for the 2028 season, the Athletics’ $2 billion stadium on the Strip is taking shape. On a recent tour of the construction site, several features were present including a massive truss to hold up the roof, and a green column marking where home plate will be. [KVVU]
• 🏒 Another Hockey Team In Town: Building on the city’s massive success, the Professional Women’s Hockey League is betting on Las Vegas. The still unnamed team is already assembling a roster full of impressive young talent ahead of their first game this fall. [Yahoo! Sports/The Hockey News]