🌱 UNLV Fall Semester Begins + Marrying A Can Of Hard Mtn. Dew

Hello all. I'm back with your new copy of the Las Vegas Daily, fresh off the presses. Let's get this Tuesday started off right, with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's happening around town.

First, today's weather:

Hot with plenty of sunshine. High: 109 Low: 85.

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Here are the top three stories in Las Vegas today:

1. A downtown Las Vegas business owner is offering to put packages on hold for customers. Walter Buchanan reports that his business in the Las Vegas Arts District is a possible solution to the persistent problem of package theft occurring in the region. He charges $5 for the service. Individuals with medications arriving in the mail are finding the service incredibly useful. (Fox 5 Las Vegas)
2. University of Nevada, Las Vegas students have returned to class. The Fall 2022 semester officially began on Monday. The classes will feature roughly 30,000 students — one of the highest enrollments in the campus' history. This year, 75 percent of classes will be held in person. (News3LV)
3. Mountain Dew is offering fans a chance to marry a can of alcoholic Mountain Dew. The winner of the company-sponsored social media contest will be flown to Las Vegas to marry the 'Hard Mtn Dew' can at The Little Vegas Chapel. The newlyweds will get a two-night stay at a Las Vegas hotel suite and a wedding reception. There is also a $1,000 prize. (News3LV)

Today in Las Vegas:

• Summer Splash Storytime At The Sahara West Library (11:30 AM)
• Popovich Comedy Pet Theater, At V Theater - Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort & Casino (2:30 PM)
• Teen Zone Hours At The West Las Vegas Library (3:00 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)
• The COVID-19 pandemic is receding and buffets are back. Click for a list of essential buffets in Las Vegas. (Vegas Eater)
• The City of Las Vegas will be holding its Senior Citizens Advisory Board meeting on Sep. 1 at 1:00 p.m. Click for the full agenda. (City of Las Vegas)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning 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.