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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Las Vegas doctors are alarmed by e-bike and scooter crashes
  • Who trashed a Las Vegas rescue’s cameras at Wetlands Park?
  • How a deadly Tropicana crash is moving through Las Vegas courts

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📰 News we're reading

1. Las Vegas hospitals see sharp rise in electric bike, scooter injuries (fox5vegas.com) — Las Vegas Valley hospitals are reporting a steep jump in injuries tied to electric bikes and scooters, with Sunrise Hospital alone seeing more than 200 cases and three deaths this year. UMC is also projecting record admissions, including a sharp rise in pediatric trauma. Local riders and parents may want to rethink helmets and safety habits before the next ride.
   

2. Las Vegas rescue searches for person who vandalized cameras used to trap stray animals (8newsnow.com) — A local animal rescue group in Las Vegas is asking for the public’s help identifying a person who destroyed three cameras used to trap stray dogs at Clark County Wetlands Park, setting their work back about $700. Volunteers from Paws Patrol LV say the vandalism made it much harder to safely capture a loose Labrador and could hinder future rescues, and they’re urging anyone who recognizes the suspect to contact Las Vegas Metropolitan Police.
   

3. Las Vegas man accused of killing TSA supervisor appears in court (8newsnow.com) — A Las Vegas man is facing DUI and hit-and-run charges after a crash that killed federal worker Abraham Ibale as he rode his motorcycle near Tropicana and Mountain Vista. Prosecutors say he left the scene, and a judge has found probable cause to move the case forward. Ibale’s family is planning January services and has launched a GoFundMe for funeral costs.
   

4. Squatter lot in historic Paradise Palms raising concerns for neighbors, businesses (news3lv.com) — Neighbors in Las Vegas’ historic Paradise Palms say a long-troubled squatter lot on East Desert Inn Road is still fueling fires, break-ins, and safety worries even as one nearby home finally gets remodeled. Residents and nearby businesses describe tents, utility theft, and repeated arrests, while a local gardener keeps pressing Clark County officials for faster action on the problem property.
   

5. Las Vegas content creator holiday shops for those in need (wspa.com) — A Las Vegas social media creator is turning viral views into real holiday help by shopping for local Salvation Army Angel Tree recipients. Serena Neel has sponsored more than 50 children and seniors so far, inspiring viewers nationwide to join in. Locals can still find Angel Trees at participating Walmarts or through an online registry.
   

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