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In today's newsletter:

  • How a new state law finally finishes Windsor Park’s long fight
  • Why did police visit this North Las Vegas home three times?
  • How a North Las Vegas felon ended up with 10 years

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📰 News we're reading

1. New law ensuring funding for Windsor Park also promises long-awaited fix for 'Baby' Windsor Park (ktnv.com) — A new Nevada law secures the final $25 million needed to rebuild all 93 homes for Windsor Park residents in North Las Vegas and fund their relocation. It also sets aside repair money for “Baby Windsor Park,” where earlier replacement homes were built with reported defects. Construction on the new neighborhood is underway now, with homes expected to rise in 2026 and repairs at Baby Windsor targeted for 2027.
   

2. Police visited North Las Vegas home days before deadly shooting that killed 2 (fox5vegas.com) — North Las Vegas police say they visited the same home three times in November, just days before a Dec. 7 shooting there killed two people, including a teenager, and injured another. Officers previously made an arrest over alcohol and issued a nuisance citation at the address. Investigators are still searching for a suspect and are asking residents with information to contact police or Crime Stoppers.
   

3. North Las Vegas convicted felon sentenced to prison for possession of firearms, methamphetamine (8newsnow.com) — A convicted felon from North Las Vegas has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after admitting to possessing multiple firearms, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, and methamphetamine with intent to distribute. Federal prosecutors detailed several high-capacity handguns and prior felony convictions, and a judge also ordered four years of supervised release once his prison term ends.
   

4. Coroner ID's 4 motorcyclists killed in separate Las Vegas Valley crashes within 24 hours (reviewjournal.com) — A North Las Vegas motorcyclist was among four riders killed in separate crashes across the Las Vegas Valley within 24 hours, prompting renewed safety warnings from Metro and North Las Vegas police. Investigators say impairment isn’t suspected, but speed and turning movements played key roles, and authorities are urging drivers and riders to slow down, stay alert, and watch for motorcycles.
   

5. Health District asking for feedback on proposed septic system regulations (ktnv.com) — If your North Las Vegas home uses a septic system, new Southern Nevada Health District regulations and fees could affect you, and officials are asking for your feedback now. Residents can complete an online survey or email comments about proposed five-year permits, inspection costs, and exemptions before a public hearing planned for 2026.
   

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