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The Las Vegas Valley Water District plans fines for irrigating nonfunctional grass with Colorado River water starting in 2027. Homeowners, businesses and homeowner associations (HOAs) could face fines of up to $5,120 for what the district will classify as water waste. The rule enforces a 2021 law banning this irrigation, which affects many property owners across the valley.
Las Vegas Review-Journal · Sep 29, 2026A gun was confiscated from a student at Marion B. Earl Elementary School in Las Vegas last week. The Clark County School District said the incident posed no threat to students or staff, and some parents are speaking out. The district also noted that firearm confiscations dropped this past school year compared with the year before.
KTNV Channel 13 (Las Vegas) · Sep 29, 2026Firefighter Luke McCarthy and attorney Shannon Nordstrom are the two candidates running in Las Vegas' Ward 2. They aim to address the city's budget deficit and interlocal agreements with Clark County. The race takes place amid economic concerns for the area, so city budget decisions matter to residents.
The Nevada Independent · Sep 29, 2026The new Professional Women's Hockey League team in Las Vegas will play its first home game on December 6. PWHL Las Vegas faces PWHL Detroit at T-Mobile Arena, and tickets for the opener went on sale Monday. The game belongs to opening weekend, when all 12 league teams play on December 5 and 6.
KTNV Channel 13 (Las Vegas) · Sep 29, 2026Nib used AI to summarize the linked public news sources. No Juncture editor reviewed this brief. AI summaries can miss context or make mistakes, so check the original sources before acting on this information.
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North Las Vegas is preparing to open a new fire station facility. The upgraded building replaces the old one and features amenities like a gym and individual sleeping rooms for its eight firefighters. The community is invited to an open house at Fire House 51 this Saturday, October 3.
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Streets and sidewalks in Las Vegas neighborhoods are covered in utility spray paint from Google Fiber's expansion preparations. Residents note that no one appears responsible for cleaning up the markings, despite the city owning the public areas. The issue stems from a lack of clear policy regarding cleanup responsibility in Nevada.
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The Las Vegas Aces lost to the Indiana Fever in Game 2 of the WNBA playoffs on Tuesday, making the series one game apiece. The action now returns to Las Vegas for a decisive Game 3 scheduled for Thursday at Michelob ULTRA Arena.
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The Cup Series Chase is at its halfway point, featuring the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday.
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The NASCAR South Point 400 weekend schedule is set for Las Vegas Motor Speedway, kicking off with the Kyle Busch Classic on Friday.
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North Las Vegas is opening a new $15.3 million Station 51 near Carey Avenue to replace the valley's oldest active fire station. The new 15,000-square-foot facility will house eight personnel and serve as headquarters for Battalion 5. A public grand opening is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 3.
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The NBA may be close to deciding on expanding to Las Vegas, with three groups currently competing for a team in Southern Nevada.
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Governor Joe Lombardo participated with volunteers and community leaders in a service project in North Las Vegas. The effort included renovating the home of Vietnam veteran Richard Moyer and supporting a food drive for local veterans and families.
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A new five-story, $32 million parking garage opened on South Casino Center Boulevard in the Arts District. It adds over 500 spaces downtown and includes about 10,000 square feet of retail space. The facility also features a mural by local artist Victoria Hart.
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Passenger traffic at the Las Vegas airport dropped 9.2% in August. Domestic travel saw a significant plunge of 10.2 percent due to the Spirit shutdown.
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Spectrum is holding a hiring fair at its Las Vegas office on September 30th following an expansion into the Southern Nevada market. The event aims to fill up to 100 sales positions, with recruiters available from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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A Perfect Circle is scheduled to perform two shows at the BleauLive Theater inside Fontainebleau on June 10 and June 11, 2027. These performances are part of the band's spring 2027 North American tour. General admission goes on sale October 2nd.
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