🌱 Nevada Day Celebrations + Respiratory Illness Warnings

Hi all. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Las Vegas Daily — here to explain all the most important things happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and nice. High: 76 Low: 50.

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Here are the top three stories in Las Vegas today:

1. The Mob Museum in Las Vegas provided free access yesterday to celebrate Nevada Day. The new Event Plaza also held a community celebration from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. that featured live music, games, and trick-or-treating spots. Nevada Day is meant to recognize the official date of Nevada's statehood — Oct. 31, 1864. (News3LV)
2. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has arrested a suspect in a deadly shooting that occurred in August. DeAngelo Gray, 32, was arrested in connection to the incident that occurred at Sierra Vista Drive and Wilson Square and resulted in the death of one victim. He is being held at the Clark County Detention Center on a murder with a deadly weapon charge. (KTNV 13 Action News Las Vegas)
3. A Las Vegas doctor is warning the community about a third respiratory illness that is presenting an increase in case numbers. Dr. Patrick Olivieri, the Medical Director at Desert Springs Medical Center, warns that residents need to be cautious about the flu, COVID-19, and the respiratory illness known as RSV. The doctor is asking residents to follow basic hygiene practices such as washing hands and staying home when feeling ill. (KTNV 13 Action News Las Vegas)

Today in Las Vegas:

• Family Storytime At Summerlin Library (10:30 AM)
• When We Were Young At Las Vegas Festival Grounds (11:00 AM)
• Hello Dolly! At Summerlin Library (2:00 PM)
• Stanley Jackson Presents: Burnt Coffee- A Musical At Clark County Library (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you in the market for a new best friend? Consider this list of adoption-ready pets in the Las Vegas area that are searching for a forever home. (Las Vegas Patch)
• The National Weather Service reports that Las Vegas' weather this weekend will be mostly sunny skies and fair temperatures. (US National Weather Service Las Vegas Nevada via Facebook)
• The City of Las Vegas is currently hiring. Interested parties can view a full list of open positions on the city’s website. (City of Las Vegas)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll be in your inbox Monday morning with another update!

— 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.