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In today's newsletter:

  • How a judge just upended Clark County’s short‑term rental crackdown
  • Crime is down, but which threats still worry Las Vegas Metro?
  • Will your next Vegas gambling trip trigger a surprise IRS bill?

Also on today's calendar: "It's A Wrap" Holiday Block Party and 6 more events.

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📰 News we're reading

1. Short-term rental operators get reprieve in Clark County as judge issues injunction (8newsnow.com) — A federal judge in Nevada has temporarily blocked Clark County from enforcing its licensing, fines, and liens on short‑term rentals, a major win for the Greater Las Vegas Short-Term Rental Association. The injunction, granted after hosts argued due process violations and impossible licensing hurdles, could reshape how Airbnb- and Vrbo-style rentals operate for Las Vegas property owners and neighbors.
   

2. Sheriff cites crime reductions, highlights challenges heading into 2026 (news3lv.com) — Las Vegas Metro Sheriff Kevin McMahill says most major crimes are down this year, with murders, robberies, burglaries, and vehicle thefts all decreasing across the valley. He highlighted fewer officer-involved shootings, but warned sex offenses, traffic deaths, and crimes involving officers remain serious concerns heading into 2026. The department plans to keep tightening crime numbers while emphasizing de-escalation, accountability, and officer wellness.
   

3. Gamble a little or a lot? How new tax provisions impact you starting January 1 (fox5vegas.com) — New federal tax rules starting January 1 could mean Las Vegas gamblers owe the IRS even when they break even, worrying casino leaders about lost visitors, jobs, and tourism. Local resorts and Nevada’s delegation are pushing the Fair Bet Act to restore full loss deductions, while tax experts urge both casual and professional gamblers to keep detailed gambling logs to protect themselves in audits.
   

4. Chiodos revisits the enduring weight of 'All's Well That Ends Well' at Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas (lasvegasweekly.com) — A beloved post-hardcore favorite, Chiodos, just brought its 20th anniversary tour for “All’s Well That Ends Well” to a packed Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas, thrilling longtime fans with a nostalgia-heavy, sold-out show. Openers Big Ass Truck and Holywatr amped up the crowd before Craig Owens led a faithful, emotional run-through of the band’s classic 2005 album.
   

5. Las Vegas Valley mom expands holiday mission to provide winter gear for 200 people in need (fox5vegas.com) — A Las Vegas mother who once experienced homelessness herself is organizing donations of hats, gloves, scarves, socks, and hygiene items to hand out across the valley on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. She hopes to reach 200 people in need and is personally picking up donated items from residents who want to help. Locals can contact her directly to contribute goods or monetary support.
   

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