🌱 SWAT Standoff Arrest + Salvation Army Red Kettle Kicks Off

Hey, friends. Danielle Fallon-O'Leary here with your fresh copy of the Las Vegas Daily, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

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Here are the top three stories today in Las Vegas:

1. A North Las Vegas SWAT standoff has ended in an arrest. The incident lasted several hours on Tuesday morning in the area of Lake Mead Boulevard and Pecos Road. Travelers were asked to avoid the area during the incident. The North Las Vegas Police Department has not yet released the man's identity. (KTNV 13 Action News Las Vegas)
2. An in-person Pokémon Go event is scheduled for Las Vegas next year. The Pokémon Go Tour will be a two-day event in Sunset Park. The event will be held on Feb. 18 and Feb. 19. The event will feature Pokémon from the Ruby and Sapphire games, according to the event's organizers. (Fox 5 Las Vegas)
3. The lights on the iconic "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Nevada" sign were turned red and white to celebrate the red kettle kickoff. The Salvation Army program has about 50 bellringers in the Las Vegas valley. The red kettles will be at about 60 different locations through Dec. 24. Collected funds will be used to support local residents in need. (News3LV)

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Today in Las Vegas:

• Doin' Good In The Neighborhood At Summerlin Branch Library (3:00 PM)
• Kids Cafe - Free Meals For Kids At Clark County Library (3:00 PM)
• America's Got Talent Live Las Vegas Show At Luxor Hotel & Casino (8:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new home nearby? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Las Vegas area to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Las Vegas Patch)
• The Clark County Fire Department is collecting toys for the Fill the Fire Truck holiday toy drive. Donations can be dropped off at all Clark County fire stations. (Clark County)
• The City of Las Vegas is actively hiring for a variety of open positions. Click to review the full list. (City of Las Vegas)

You're officially in the loop 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.