🌱 Hard Rock Acquires Mirage + Fremont Street Welcomes Hanukkah

Welcome back, Las Vegas. I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and cool. High: 54 Low: 33.

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Here are the top three stories in Las Vegas today:

1. Hard Rock International completed its acquisition of the Mirage Hotel & Casino and assumed operations control on Monday of the hotel and casino. The Mirage will continue under its current name until rebranding and renovation plans are complete. (Fox 5 Las Vegas)
2. The North Las Vegas community held a vigil for two girls who were killed in a suspected DUI crash last week. Police said that the two-year-old and three-year-old were not wearing age-appropriate protective restraints. (Fox 5 Las Vegas)
3. Fremont Street hosted a menorah lighting ceremony to kick off the first night of Hanukkah. The ceremony featured a 20-foot-tall menorah, leaders from the Chabad of Southern Nevada, the Las Vegas mayor, and performances by Dancing Dreidels. (News3LV)

Today in Las Vegas:

• Santa's Experience In Las Vegas At Tivoli Village (4:00 PM)
• Human Nature Christmas Motown & More At South Point Hotel Casino & Spa (6:30 PM)
• A Baroque Christmas At Whitney Library (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you on the hunt for a new job this holiday? Many employers in and around the Las Vegas area are looking to fill open positions! Here's a roundup of some of the top jobs currently available in the area, including multiple opportunities in customer service, business development, and sales. (Las Vegas Patch)
• On the hunt for last-minute gifts without emptying out your finances? With inflation on the rise across the U.S., you may want to consider shopping at a pawn shop to tick off those last few people on your shopping list. (News3LV)
• A software company released a new study showing that Nevada was third on the list of fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the United States. (News3LV)
• Due to the ongoing megadrought conditions and federally-mandated cuts to our water supply, the Las Vegas Valley Water District is changing up the rate structure for 2023. Watch this video to learn more. (Las Vegas Valley Water District via Facebook)

That's it for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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.