In Las Vegas and across the country, crime down but police shootings up

There has been a rise in officer-involved shootings this year by Metro Police, including a pair of shootings in the last two weeks, data ...     [IN LAS VEGAS AND ACROSS THE COUNTRY, CRIME DOWN BUT POLICE SHOOTINGS UP]( [There has been a rise in officer-involved shootings this year by Metro Police, including a pair of shootings in the last two weeks, data show. Responding officers on 12 occasions have fired their weapons at a suspect — eight times resulting in their death. In 2023, there were 10 shootings involving officers, five of which were fatal.]( [CONTENT SPONSORED BY DEEP ROOTS HARVEST](   [GET YOUR 'HALLOWEED' ON SAFELY]( Halloween is a great opportunity to celebrate, and if your celebrations involve cannabis, we have plenty of ideas for a fun, safe and responsible holiday. Whether you’re partaking at home with friends or by yourself, use these tips for a great Halloweed.  [WALZ IN VEGAS: 'THE LIVES OF THE WOMEN IN YOUR LIVES ARE AT STAKE' IN ELECTION]( []( Sunday’s blitz across Las Vegas, Democratic vice presidential candidate Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota highlighted the ramifications for reproductive healthcare if Republican Donald Trump reenters the White House. While that isn’t new for a campaign that’s made codifying Roe v. Wade a centerpiece of its platform, Walz made a conscious effort to reach men in different audiences about the topic.]( [FLASHLIGHT INNOVATOR OLIGHT CHOOSES LAS VEGAS STRIP FOR FIRST STOREFRONT]( [Olight, an East Asia-based lighting company that sells high-quality flashlights, recently debuted its first-ever brick-and-mortar store in the U.S. at the Fashion Show mall, directly on the Las Vegas Strip.]( [INCONSISTENT COACHING CALLS CONTINUE TO CRIPPLE RAIDERS IN FOURTH STRAIGHT LOSS]( [Reserve tackle Thayer Munford split out wide and ran a short passing route with the Raiders presumably using the unconventional tactic in an attempt to confuse the Kansas City Chiefs late in their game Sunday afternoon. Instead, the move only baffled the subset of 62,533 fans in attendance at Allegiant Stadium who were paying close enough attention to the intricacies of the Raiders’ offensive formations.]( [UNLV'S RISHWAIN HAPPY, HEALTHY, MAKING MOST OF FINAL COLLEGE SEASON]( [Julian Rishwain never stopped smiling during his meeting with the media following UNLV basketball practice last week, and it was hard to blame him. After two years in the injury wilderness, the sixth-year senior is feeling spry, and that’s got him eager for the games to begin.](     WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS: [15 million deportations? Nevada immigration activists brace for ‘complete chaos’ if Trump’s plan is carried out](  [Where I Stand: The Trump alarm is sounding. Understand it.]( [Editorial: Trump tariffs a recipe for corruption and economic collapse]( [Nevada Democrats renew push for rent control bill vetoed by Lombardo in 2023]( [Golden Knights reverse fate in victory over Senators](   [Facebook](  [X](     Greenspun Media Group | 2275 Corporate Circle Suite 300 | Henderson, NV 89074 US [Unsubscribe]( | [Update Profile]( | [Our Privacy Policy]( | [Constant Contact Data Notice](