🌱 Unemployment Rate Rises + Nevada Fourth For Most Expensive Eggs

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Here are the top three stories today in Las Vegas:

1. The number of jobs in Nevada dropped last month as the unemployment rate continues to climb. A new economic report revealed Nevada lost 1,300 jobs during December. However, jobs are still up from last year. Since December 2021, there has been a year-over-year increase of 3.8 percent. Currently, Nevada's total employment level is 1.48 million. (News3LV)
2. A Las Vegas resident was arrested after a recent welfare check revealed a woman's corpse in an apartment. The incident occurred on Dec. 28, when police found a woman unresponsive in her apartment on the 7400 block of West Charleston. The woman was killed by multiple stab wounds. On Jan. 18, 33-year-old Michael Raston was arrested by a Nevada task force and charged with her murder. (KTNV 13 Action News Las Vegas)
3. Omelette fans are having a hard time these days. Egg prices have been steadily rising for some time, and a new report revealed Nevada ranked No. 4 for most expensive eggs in the country. The average cost of a dozen eggs in the state will cost $6.07. Hawaii topped the list with a price of $9.73 per dozen eggs. The average cost of a dozen eggs in the United States is $4.25. (NEWS3 LV)

Today in Las Vegas:

• The Las Vegas Antique And Sporting Arms Show At Westgate Resort & Casino (8:00 AM)
• Acoustic Breakfast: Betsy Holm At Hard Rock Cafe (8:00 AM)
• Daniel Tosh At The Mirage (10:00 PM)
• X Country At Harrah's Cabaret (10:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City Council adopted a bill that will bring more affordable housing to Las Vegas! The development of more housing was discussed in the city's 2050 Master Plan. (City of Las Vegas Government via Facebook)
• Wednesday's Cocktails and Conversations event was a big success! Mayor Pamela Goynes-Brown spoke about the city's revitalization of parks and recreation programs with a focus on education. (Vegas Chamber via Facebook)
• Diplo will be performing in Las Vegas on Saturday at XS Nightclub! Tickets are still available, tickets for women are $30 and men are $75. (Tix)

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— Lauren Kubiak

About me: Lauren is a freelance copywriter for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She graduated from Rowan University with a Bachelor’s Degree in journalism. She is a full-time editor at an association management firm, editing peer-reviewed nursing journals, textbooks, and newsletters.