🧳 ICE airport arrest thwarted

🚨 ICE Abandon Handcuffed Suspect at Airport

According to Metro, out-of-uniform ICE officers tried to arrest a Vietnamese man at Harry Reid International Airport, but gave up after bystanders interfered, leaving a handcuff attached to the suspect’s wrist. Phu Nguyen boarded his flight to Los Angeles (sans handcuffs) and was arrested upon landing. He’s accused of overstaying his visa. [Las Vegas Review-Journal]

• Want to see the video? Here you go. We live in strange times. [Las Vegas Locally/Chris Motley]

🃏 Poker Player Claims Attack After Big Win

A World Series of Poker competitor from Los Angeles said he was hog-tied and robbed of his winnings at a Las Vegas rental home. Police didn’t confirm the story, but confirmed the investigation. [Los Angeles Times]

💧 California Bribed to Leave Water in Lake Mead

In an effort to preserve ever-dwindling water levels at Lake Mead, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation will pay California’s largest water district $325 for every acre-foot it doesn’t take from the reservoir, up to $65 million. [SF Gate]

• As it stands now, Lake Mead’s water levels are on pace to drop nearly 33 feet over the next two years. [KLAS]

🎞️ The Biggest Big Screen for ‘The Odyssey’

“The Odyssey” opens today — and the Brenden Theatres at the Palms is one of just 25 American theaters capable of screening the 70mm IMAX version of Christopher Nolan’s epic, which is the clearest, most complete way to watch the action unfold. The theater even invested in special technicians and two $16,000 humidifiers to properly handle the print. [Neon/Las Vegas Review-Journal]

😃 We’re Trying Something New Today

It’s called good news. (Weird, right?) The new segment appears in the latest news roundup, which also includes an explanation on why more Nevada drivers are facing license suspensions and details on all the money the Vegas tourism board is throwing around these days. [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]

🤓 Hey, news junkies! The City Cast Las Vegas news quiz is back. As always, the questions are based on stories featured in the newsletter over the past week. Have you been paying attention?

Here’s the first question to get you started:

Why was Gov. Lombardo pulled over by a Metro police officer in May?

A. Speeding

B. An expired temporary license plate

C. Ignoring a stop sign

D. Failing to fully stop when turning right on a red light

Once again, City Cast Las Vegas Neighbors get to shout out their favorite local people, places, and things.

• 📣 Kim B. gives a shoutout to Art Classes for Kids, which helps youngsters “build skills and learn about famous artists while having fun!” Sign up for classes, camps, parties, and private lessons.

• 📣 Cynthia W.C. has high praise for Friends of Red Rock Canyon. “They have an extensive list of volunteers, who help make up for the federal government funding shortfall,” she says. “Manning the information desk, trail repair, assistance with community hikes, funding school field trips, and countless other projects.”

Become a City Cast Neighbor to share your own shoutout in this newsletter.