Golden Nugget employees, from left, Alejandra Delgabillo, Maria Cardona and Rocio Alvarez run toward a parking lot downtown to stay dry during a brief downpour Wednesday afternoon. The valley’s official measuring station at McCarran International Airport reported 0.01 inches of rainfall. The most rain fell near Nellis Air Force Base, where 0.25 inches of rain was recorded. The temperature only reached 67 degrees Wednesday, marking a record record lowest-high for the date. The previous record was 72 on May 18, 1949. The National Weather Service forecasts highs of 75 today and 82 on Friday with no rain either day.
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Every Sunday through Thursday morning in May, Sam’s Town, 5111 Boulder Highway, will post the account numbers of 500 B Connected Club members, and each of those players will receive a free visit to the Sam’s Town Firelight Buffet.
The race to fill the soon-to-be empty Las Vegas City Council seat has been plagued with debate about whether candidate Adriana Martinez truly lives on Sweeney Avenue. However, neighborhood issues above the mudslinging still remain. Residents questioned the Martinez and her challenger Bob Coffin about how they would handle abandoned homes, squatters pirating electricity on these properties, homelessness, code enforcement and crime in the area.
The inaugural Las Vegas Science Festival culminated with a Cashman Center expo day where thousands participated in hands-on activities.