🌱 Reward For Tupac Murder Information + Giving Drinks Program

Hello and happy Tuesday. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in Las Vegas. Keep scrolling for the scoop.

First, today's weather:

A p.m. t-storm in spots. High: 87 Low: 70.

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Here are the top three stories today in Las Vegas:

1. A Las Vegas-based podcaster is offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the murder of beloved rapper Tupac Shakur. He was murdered in Las Vegas on Sep. 7, 1996. The Problem Solvers podcast has also offered reward money for information related to the bodies located at Lake Mead this summer. (Fox 5 Las Vegas)
2. Las Vegas' Founders Coffee has started a new program aimed at supporting students. The "Giving Drinks Program" gives $1 to support local schools for each specially tailored drink ordered during the promotion. This month's drink is the "Teachers Pet" — a vanilla cold brew with apple cold foam and caramel drizzle. (KTNV 13 Action News Las Vegas)
3. Nevada corrections officers are now facing charges in connection with the Las Vegas area Southern Desert Correctional Center riots from Dec. 2021. According to the charges, two officers used unnecessary force on an inmate, who lost consciousness during the incident. The Nevada Department of Corrections downplayed the riots as a "disturbance" at first. (8 News Now)

Today in Las Vegas:

• Baby Time At The Rainbow Library (10:30 AM)
• Preschool Storytime With Mr. Billy At The Whitney Library (10:30 AM)
• Skills USA At Southwest Career And Technical Academy (1:40 PM)
• Teen Zone Hours At The West Las Vegas Library (2:00 PM)
• Cirque Du Soleil At The Mirage (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you searching for a new job or considering a career change? Click for a list of the best Las Vegas area employers hiring for a variety of open positions. (Las Vegas Patch)
• There is a Flash Flood Watch in effect through Wednesday morning. The Watch is due to moisture from Hurricane Kay entering the area. Click for the full weather report. (US National Weather Service Las Vegas Nevada via Facebook)
• Comedian Daniel Tosh will be performing at The Mirage on Friday, Oct. 7. Click to get your tickets. (UNation)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for 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.