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As of 9 p.m. Friday:
1. Rain on Friday only the beginning of wet weekend in Las Vegas
Shortly after 6 p.m. Friday, the weather service tweeted that there was “moderate snowfall” at Mount Charleston and urged drivers to use caution through the night. Saturday and Sunday are forecast in the mid-50s, and there’s a 90 percent chance of rain Sunday night.
2. Rio’s new owners get preliminary suitability approval
Rio’s relatively new ownership got the green light Thursday to eventually hold a gaming license, setting it up for full oversight of the property in the next couple of years.
3. Winter to show up for prolonged stay in Las Vegas area
The cold front will bring windy conditions to the Colorado River Valley and Lake Mead National Recreation Area as well as Red Rock National Recreation Area and the Spring Mountains.
4. Walgreens, Smith’s take COVID vaccine appointments for older Nevadans
COVID-19 vaccination clinics moved into more Las Vegas Valley neighborhoods this week as pharmacy chains began to offer shots to older residents.
5. Las Vegas man’s prison sentence commuted by Trump
A Las Vegas family was brought to tears during a recent phone call from Ivanka Trump and singer Jewel, who informed them that their loved one would be coming home from a California prison.
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As of 9 p.m. Friday:
1. Las Vegas man’s prison sentence commuted by Trump
Kyle Kimoto reunites with his family at Jewel’s Marty Hennessy Inspiring Children Foundation in Las Vegas after being released from prison because of a pardon by President Donald Trump through his daughter Ivanka Trump and singer Jewel.
2. COVID plan, with stimulus checks, may get quick vote from House
The White House is looking for bipartisan support on a new COVID relief bill.
3. American Nevada to build 300-unit apartment complex in Henderson
American Nevada Co. is scheduled to hold a ceremonial groundbreaking Tuesday for Green Valley Town Center Apartments, a 300-unit complex along Olympic Avenue just west of Mountain Vista Street.