🌱 Missing, Endangered 16-Year-Old + Be Aware Of Holiday Scammers

Good morning, Las Vegas! Like many of you, the Patch staff will be taking some time off for the holiday season, so you may not see as many newsletters in your inbox between now and the New Year. We will resume our normal schedule during the first week of January. For now, here’s what you need to know about what’s happening around town.

But first, your weekend weather:

• Saturday: Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 64 Low: 39.
• Sunday: Plenty of sunshine. High: 63 Low: 42.
• Monday: Partly sunny. High: 63 Low: 44.

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Here are the top three stories in Las Vegas today:

1. Kimi Osurman, 16, is considered missing and endangered in the Las Vegas valley. The bulletin from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department's Missing Persons Detail went out yesterday, stating Osurman had not been seen since 5:00 a.m. at the 2100 block of St. Louis Avenue. She was last seen wearing a gray hoodie, red t-shirt, and brown sweatpants. (KTNV 13 Action News Las Vegas)
2. 'Tis the season for holiday scammers. The Las Vegas Division of the FBI is warning shoppers to be more vigilant about protecting themselves from scammers. Officials say about 2,500 complaints are received each day about people being scammed in some way. Avoid unsolicited advertisements and know who you are buying from and how you are paying. (KTNV 13 Action News Las Vegas)
3. Critical Care Comics, a group who dresses as DC and Marvel Universe superheroes, were spreading cheer around the Las Vegas valley hospitals this month. The president of the group said they had made about 12 hospital visits and spent time with over 300 kids. "Supergirl" Jaycie Weeks said, "We might be the ones with the capes, we might be the ones flying with the strength, but the kids are the real ones with the strength." (Fox 5 Las Vegas)

This weekend in Las Vegas:

Saturday, December 24

• Ron White At The Mirage (10:00 PM)

Sunday, December 25

• iLuminate Artist Of Light At The STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod (2:00 PM)

Monday, December 26

• Kids Cafe - Free Meals For Kids At Clark County Library (3:00 PM)
• Kwanzaa Celebration At West Las Vegas Library (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• No snow here: The forecast for Las Vegas is looking to be mild and sunny for Christmas and throughout the rest of the month. US National Weather Service Las Vegas Nevada via Facebook)
• Looking to make your spirits brighter? Check out the events happening during the holiday season – and through January – at the link. (KTNV 13 Action News Las Vegas)
• The Las Vegas Fire & Rescue is reminding the community to review safety tips as holidays often see a large number of fires! (Las Vegas Fire & Rescue via Facebook)

That's it for today! Happy Holidays!

— 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.