Las Vegas Morning Update – Tuesday, March 27, 2018
 
Las Vegas Morning Update – Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Tuesday’s headlines: Las Vegas parents caught off guard as school, day care abruptly close, Downtown Las Vegas outlet mall to charge for parking, Golden Knights clinch playoff berth in first season (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

US Census Bureau: Clark County added 2nd most new residents in 2017
 
US Census Bureau: Clark County added 2nd most new residents in 2017

Clark County added 2nd most new residents in 2017. Clark County added more new residents last year than almost any other county in the nation, Nevada’s most populous county grew by 47,355 residents in 2017. The Census Bureau pegged Clark County’s population at 2,204,079 as of July 1, up 2.2 percent from the July 1, 2016 estimate of 2,156,724.

Reno businessman plans $100M investment to revitalize SLS
 
Reno businessman plans $100M investment to revitalize SLS

Reno businessman plans $100M investment to revitalize SLS. Alex Meruelo will invest to revitalize the SLS Las Vegas after the Nevada Gaming Commission approved his acquisition. Meruelo told the commission Thursday that he would be able to make the property profitable by investing in the upgrades and redesign. “The capital investment is something that will make a dramatic impact. Things are already turning around, and I am very optimistic,” he said.

Las Vegas Morning Update – Friday, March23
 
Las Vegas Morning Update – Friday, March23

Friday’s Headlines: Steve Wynn sells all his shares of Wynn Resorts, Reno businessman plans $100 million investment in SLS, and Clark County Schools Trustee Kevin Child vows to sue

LVMPD Seeks Assistance Identifying Suspects In Lottery Ticket Scam
 
LVMPD Seeks Assistance Identifying Suspects In Lottery Ticket Scam

During the month of February, two victims have been identified by LVMPD Financial
Crimes detectives as being victims of a lottery ticket scam. These victims
were approached by a suspect who claimed to have a winning lottery ticket and needed
legal assistance to cash it.