🌱 Former Mayor Pro Tem Has Died + Administrator Facing Murder Charges

Hey, neighbors. It's Monday in Las Vegas and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Let's do it...

First, today's weather:

Not as warm; a p.m. t-storm. High: 88 Low: 72.

Here are the top three stories in Las Vegas today:

1. Steven Ross, former Las Vegas mayor pro tem and city councilman, has died. Ross was 59 years old and will be remembered for his reliable, effective service to the city. He passed away peacefully at his home. There will be a funeral service on Tuesday, Sep. 20 at Palm Northwest Mortuary. (8 News)
2. A Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officer shot and killed a man on Saturday morning near the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus. According to the department, the man was firing at department officers. The incident was a result of a traffic stop that occurred near Flamingo Road and University Center Drive. The officer's identity has not been released. (Fox 5 Las Vegas)
3. Clark County Public Administrator Rob Telles, 45, could stay in his elected position despite facing open murder charges. Telles could continue collecting the $130,000 per year salary until a new individual can take over in January 2023. He was arrested on Wednesday in connection with the murder of Las Vegas Review-Journal's Jeff German. (KFOR)

Today in Las Vegas:

• Craft: Paletero Man At Summerlin Library (All Day)
• Acoustic Breakfast At Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas (8:00 AM)
• Recycled Book Art Workshop At Clark County Library (2:00 PM)
• Teen Zone Hours At West Las Vegas Library (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Las Vegas Fire & Rescue responded to a fire on E. McWilliams on Friday night. Ten department units responded to the blaze with the assistance of the City of North Las Vegas Fire Department. Thankfully, no one was injured during the fire. (Las Vegas Fire & Rescue via Facebook)
• The National Weather Service reminds residents to remain alert as storms move through the Las Vegas area this week. Flooding is a concern. Click the link for the full weather report. (US National Weather Service Las Vegas Nevada via Facebook)
• The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is now active across the country. This confidential, free service is meant for those in distress. (City of Las Vegas Government via Facebook)

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— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.