🌱 Crash Anniversary, New Tree Memorial + NV No. 3, Work-Life Balance

Hello, Las Vegas. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Las Vegas Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town today.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy with a shower. High: 54 Low: 37.

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Here are the top three stories in Las Vegas today:

1. Yesterday marked the first anniversary since nine people were killed in an accident in North Las Vegas. Craig Branch Regional Park held a tree dedication ceremony for the victims. Police said the driver was going 103 mph when he ran a red light, hitting several vehicles. One of the cars held seven members of the Zacarias family, from 5 to 35 years old. (News3LV)
2. A study by Solitaire Bliss ranked Nevada the No. 3 best state for work-life balance. The report analyzed each state's work and leisure activities in 2021. Residents in Nevada spend about 38.55 hours per week working and 3.8 hours per day doing leisure actvities. (News3LV)
3. Animal Network's pet of the week is Spunky Boy! The 6-year-old Doberman deserves a fun and loving home after his rough start. Spunky arrived at the shelter with walking issues and gashes on his nose and head. You can see the loving, mellow pup at the link here. (KTNV 13 Action News Las Vegas)

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Today in Las Vegas:

• Music Mondays At West Charleston Library (2:30 PM)
• Michael Jackson ONE By Cirque Du Soleil (7:00 PM, 9:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• New homes have been listed for sale in the Las Vegas area! Get all the property details at the link. (Las Vegas Patch)
• A Finn Auto report named the Las Vegas Strip the second most picturesque road in the country, falling behind New York's Broadway. (News3LV)
• A new drive-thru salad chain opened right here in Las Vegas! Salad and Go opened its first location in the state on Jan. 16. The one-stop shop provides a variety of healthy meals from salads to wraps to breakfast burritos. (News3LV)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update.

— Lauren Kubiak

About me: Lauren is a freelance copywriter for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She graduated from Rowan University with a Bachelor’s Degree in journalism. She is a full-time editor at an association management firm, editing peer-reviewed nursing journals, textbooks, and newsletters.