🌱 Surveillance Photos Released + Clark County House Fire Death

Hello, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening these days in Las Vegas.

First, today's weather:

Hot. High: 108 Low: 83.

Here are the top three stories in Las Vegas today:

1. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is searching for a man caught on surveillance camera masturbating in a magic show dressing room. The incident occurred at the Laugh Factory at the Tropicana. Nevada law considers the act a prohibited act of open and gross lewdness. (Casino.Org News)
2. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has released surveillance photos of a potential suspect in the investigation of a Las Vegas newspaper's investigative reporter's fatal stabbing. The suspect in the photos is wearing a wide straw hat, a bright orange reflective long-sleeve shirt, and was carrying a dark shoulder bag. Anyone with information related to the stabbing is asked to contact the department. (KDWN)
3. The Clark County Fire Department reports that a house fire on Monday resulted in the death of one person. The fire occurred at 6140 Yellowstone Avenue in the east Las Vegas Valley. The home was a single-family residence. The department is investigating the fire. (Fox 5 Las Vegas)

Today in Las Vegas:

• City Council Meeting At Las Vegas City Hall (9:00 AM)
• Five And Under Storytime At The West Charleston Library (10:30 AM)
• Banachek's Mind Games At The STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Vegas Chamber is hosting a special reception for its General Election-endorsed candidates. The reception is scheduled for Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Click to register. (Vegas Chamber via Facebook)
• The City of Las Vegas is currently hiring. Click to view a list of open positions and apply. (City of Las Vegas)
• The Southern Nevada Enterprise Community Board is meeting at Las Vegas City Hall on Sep. 12 at 3:30 p.m. Click to view the full agenda. (City of Las Vegas)

You're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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.