🌱 Tiny Homes Proposal + Tuesday Declared Las Vegas Aces Day

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

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and beautiful. High: 91 Low: 67.

Here are the top three stories in Las Vegas today:

1. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating a homicide that occurred on Tuesday morning. The department responded to the 3900 block of Algonquin Drive after a call was placed about an unresponsive woman on a sidewalk. The woman had stab wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. A suspect has not been identified yet. (News 3)
2. The City of Las Vegas is considering a proposal for tiny homes. The proposed affordable housing community would support lower-income individuals and seniors living in the Las Vegas area. The 276-unit community would be built at the corner of Rome and Decatur Road. The City Council will consider the proposal during its meeting on Oct. 19. (Fox 5 Las Vegas)
3. Governor Steve Sisolak has declared Sep. 20 to be "Las Vegas Aces Day" to honor the team's championship win. The team beat the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA Finals during Game 4. This is the team's first championship. A parade was held on the Las Vegas Strip yesterday to celebrate. (Fox 5 Las Vegas)

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Today in Las Vegas:

• Pre-K Packet To Go At The Spring Valley Library (All Day)
• Acoustic Breakfast, At Hard Rock Cafe (8:00 AM)
• Teen Zone Hours At The West Las Vegas Library (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Las Vegas reports that construction is almost completed at the five-story building for Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine. The building will open in October. (City of Las Vegas Government via Facebook)
• The U.S. National Weather Service reports that tropical moisture brings the chance of gusty winds, dangerous lightning, isolated flooding, and heavy rains to the Las Vegas area today (Sep. 21). Click for the full weather report. (US National Weather Service Las Vegas Nevada via Facebook)
• The Las Vegas Valley Water District recommends drip irrigation. It provides water right at the root zone of your plants — just don't run drip irrigation too much. Click to learn more. (Las Vegas Valley Water District via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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.