🌱 New Spirit Airlines Route + Astronomical Events Cancel Out

Good morning, Las Vegas, I'm Miranda Fraraccio and I'll be your new source for all the events, news, and general happenings in your town., Here is everything you need to know today in 5 minutes or less.

Now, today's weather:

An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 98 Low: 82.

Here are the top three stories today in Las Vegas:

1. Spirit Airlines has announced a new route at the Harry Reid International Airport. The budget airline will be offering flights between Reno and Las Vegas. The new Reno route is one of the three new routes announced by Spirit Airlines. Albuquerque and Boise are the other new destinations. (Casino.Org News)
2. A woman was fatally mauled by a dog in central Las Vegas on Tuesday. The incident occurred at an apartment on Pennwood Avenue around 9:45 a.m. The victim was reportedly an elderly individual. The dog was turned over to animal control and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has opened an investigation into the incident. (KNTV)
3. A Las Vegas area Supermoon and meteor shows will likely cancel each other out. The astronomical events will likely cause too much light for local astronomers to accurately view them. The events will be occurring tomorrow night. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Today in Las Vegas:

• Teen Lounge At The West Charleston Library (3:30 PM)
• Campout Craft Buffet At The Sahara West Library (4:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Las Vegas reports that the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department arrested Mashawn Lynch for suspected driver impairment. He was booked at the Las Vegas City Jail. (City of Las Vegas Government via Facebook)
• Las Vegas Fire & Rescue recognizes the 78th Birthday of the Wildfire Prevention campaign's Smokey Bear. It is the longest-running public service advertising campaign in United States history. (Las Vegas Fire & Rescue via Facebook)
• The City of Las Vegas shares how the Southern Nevada Water Authority prepared for the falling water levels of Lake Mead. Click to watch. (City of Las Vegas Government via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow morning for another update.

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander, now living in New York. She works as a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and is a graduate of The University of Rhode Island, where she earned a degree in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.