Podcasts about Clark County

This week on Autonomy Markets, Grayson Brulte and Walter Piecyk discuss autonomous trucking reaching an inflection point, Waymo acquiring Apple's Arizona proving ground and Tesla filing for a robotaxi permit in Las Vegas.As Gatik expands its middle-mile freight operations with PepsiCo across Texas, Arizona and Arkansas, Volvo Autonomous Solutions told investors it is targeting $3 billion in autonomous transport revenue within five years through its transport-as-a-service (TaaS) business.On the robotaxi side of the business, Waymo acquired Apple's former 5,500-acre proving ground in Wittmann, Arizona for $220 million, a facility with a high-speed oval an hour from its Mesa up-fitting plant. Grayson views the acquisition as a signal that Waymo is preparing to test at highway speeds away from prying eyes, while Walt notes that satellite imagery sees everything.Before the segueing into the Foreign Autonomy Desk, Grayson and Walt debate Tesla's Clark County permit application for up to 5,000 robotaxis in a Las Vegas market with roughly 6,500 Uber drivers, Einride going public and Rivian beginning R2 deliveries.On the Foreign Autonomy Desk, Chinese robotaxi continues to accelerate into Europe with Pony.ai in Luxembourg and WeRide in Slovakia.Episode Chapters00:00 Gatik Goes Driver-Out with PepsiCo02:51 Volvo Targets $3 Billion in Autonomous Transport Revenue06:54 Einride Goes Public08:58 Tesla Files for Clark County Robotaxi Permit11:52 Waymo Acquires Apple's Arizona Proving Ground13:39 Wayve and Uber Open the UK Interest List16:20 Baidu Added to the Pentagon's Designation List18:31 Foreign Autonomy Desk27:13 Nebius Launches a Physical AI Lab28:14 Next Week--------About The Road to AutonomyThe Road to Autonomy is the leading applied intelligence platform covering the convergence of automation, autonomy, and the Autonomy Economy.™.Through our podcasts, newsletter, and proprietary applied intelligence, we set the narrative for institutional investors, industry executives, and policymakers navigating the convergence of automation, autonomy, and economic growth.Join institutional investors and industry leaders who read This Week in The Autonomy Economy every Sunday. Each edition delivers exclusive insight and commentary on the autonomy economy, helping you stay ahead of what's next.Sign up for This Week in The Autonomy Economy newsletter: https://www.roadtoautonomy.com/ae/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Camden and Mac Spiller purchased The Reflector, returning the 115-year-old Battle Ground newspaper to local hands. Rep. John Ley pushed to block the Interstate Bridge Replacement's Record of Decision, tolling talks continued with a 2028 start projected, and Ridgefield's commercial expansion kept pace with its rapid population growth. https://mailchi.mp/clarkcountytoday/this-weeks-top-news_june_12_2026 #ClarkCounty #InterstateBridge #Ridgefield #TheReflector #Vancouver #WashingtonState #LocalNews #Transportation #PublicSafety #ClarkCountyToday

For the first time in memory, no Clark County team won a state title in a traditional team sport during the 2025-26 school year. Paul Valencia, Cale Piland, and Tony Liberatore close out spring sports, weigh in on controversies beyond Clark County, and look ahead to college and pro sports. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/the-study-of-sports-podcast-june-12-2026-we-say-goodbye-to-not-only-spring-sports-but-we-also-give-a-salute-to-the-full-high-school-sports-year/ #StudyOfSports #HighSchoolSports #ClarkCounty #WashingtonState #SpringSports #Podcast

This week on Autonomy Signals, Grayson Brulte and Rob Grant discuss Tesla's application to operate up to 5,000 robotaxis in Las Vegas, Waymo's $220 million purchase of Apple's former proving grounds, and Neolix's partnership with Quickbot to solve the last 50 meters of autonomous delivery.On June 3rd, Tesla expanded their unsupervised robotaxi geofence to cover the entire 245 square mile Austin metropolitan area, even as its active fleet contracted to an estimated 20 to 25 vehicles. That same week, Tesla filed an application with the Nevada Transportation Authority for an Autonomous Vehicle Network Company permit to operate up to 5,000 robotaxis in Clark County within the next 12 months.With expanding service areas and a contracting physical fleet, Tesla is optimizing for a coverage narrative while software readiness remains the critical bottleneck to commercial scale, and the path to Las Vegas still runs through individual casino property agreements.Waymo purchased Apple's former proving grounds in Wittmann, Arizona, originally the DaimlerChrysler proving grounds, for $220 million. The site is larger than Waymo's existing California and Ohio testing grounds combined, featuring a 115 acre city course, a four mile high speed oval, and a dedicated freeway loop, and it sits roughly an hour from Waymo's Mesa vehicle integration facility.By securing a closed loop validation pipeline adjacent to its manufacturing hub, Waymo is converting capital into validation velocity as it targets one million weekly rides by the end of the year and up to 20 additional cities by the end of 2026.Then there is Neolix, the Chinese autonomous delivery company, which announced a strategic partnership with Singapore-based Quickbot to co-deploy an end-to-end autonomous delivery solution. The integration pairs Neolix's Level 4 logistics vehicles with Quickbot's autonomous final mile delivery platform, which manages secure entry through doors and elevators without human intervention.Anchored in Singapore's Punggol Digital District and timed to the country's regulatory transition from sandbox to commercial operations, the alliance creates the first commercially viable human-free continuous delivery chain from road to door, with the Asia-Pacific and Middle East as the real targets.Episode Chapters00:00 Signal 1: Tesla's Big Austin Expansion and Las Vegas Robotaxi Ambitions22:47 Signal 2: Waymo Buys Apple's Former Proving Grounds44:07 Signal 3: Neolix Partners with Quickbot to Solve the Last 50 Meters56:42 AUTNMY AI--------About The Road to AutonomyThe Road to Autonomy is the leading applied intelligence platform covering the convergence of automation, autonomy, and the Autonomy Economy.™.Through our podcasts, newsletter, and proprietary applied intelligence, we set the narrative for institutional investors, industry executives, and policymakers navigating the convergence of automation, autonomy, and economic growth.Join institutional investors and industry leaders who read This Week in The Autonomy Economy every Sunday. Each edition delivers exclusive insight and commentary on the autonomy economy, helping you stay ahead of what's next.Sign up for This Week in The Autonomy Economy newsletter: https://www.roadtoautonomy.com/ae/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Clark County Charter Commissioner Liz Cline endorses Eileen Quiring O'Brien for Clark County auditor, citing O'Brien's decades in public service — from the legislature to the Clark County Council — and her character, integrity, and commitment to accountability. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-eileen-quiring-obrien-has-earned-my-trust-and-confidence/ #ClarkCounty #ClarkCountyAuditor #EileenQuiringOBrien #LizCline #ClarkCountyPolitics #Opinion #Elections #PublicService #Accountability #Washington

Camden and Mac Spiller, Battle Ground brothers behind the fast-growing Maddox Industrial Transformer company, have acquired The Reflector newspaper, returning the 116-year-old weekly to local ownership for the first time since 2010. The Spillers plan a six-month study to chart the paper's future for north Clark County's 30,000 households. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/spillers-acquire-the-reflector-newspaper/ #TheReflector #BattleGround #ClarkCounty #LocalNews #CommunityJournalism #NorthClarkCounty #WashingtonState

Mark Gardiner and his family raise Black Angus bulls near Ashland, Kansas. Their operation began as a dugout built in 1885 on a 160-acre homestead, and it has grown to a 48,000-acre ranch on the remote plains of Clark County. As a leading seedstock producer, the operation depends on technology, scientific innovation and marketing strategy. However, the Gardiners keep things cowboy, gathering and checking cattle horseback, long-trotting through vast pastures, and sorting bulls from the saddle. Like many ranches, Gardiner Angus is no stranger to natural disasters such as hailstorms, tornados, drought and wildfires. Mark recounts a devastating wildfire that burned most of the ranch in 2017. This conversation was recorded shortly before another massive fire consumed their land in February 2026. Through it all, Mark leans on family, his faith, a love for the land, and gratitude to work daily with cattle and horses.

June, July, and August are Washington's deadliest consecutive 90 days for traffic fatalities — and Clark County ranks fourth in the state for work zone collisions, with about 80 incidents recorded each year. A construction inspector describes watching a distracted driver pin a young worker to a machine and throw him 20 feet down the road. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/as-summer-days-approach-more-construction-comes-to-area-roadways/ #WorkZoneSafety #ClarkCounty #SummerConstruction #DistractedDriving #WashingtonState #RoadSafety #WSDOT #VancouverWA #TrafficSafety #PublicWorks

Evergreen Habitat for Humanity's Taste of Home fundraiser raised over $120,000 for the 132nd Cottage Homes project in Vancouver — the organization's largest construction effort to date. The 32 cottage-style homes will serve residents earning 35–80% of area median income and will remain permanently affordable through Habitat's Home Trust program. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/evergreen-habitat-for-humanity-raises-funds-for-132nd-cottage-homes-project/ #EvergreHabitatForHumanity #132ndCottageHomes #AffordableHousing #ClarkCounty #Vancouver #HabitatForHumanity #HomeOwnership #CommunityDevelopment #NonprofitHousing

Clark County is replacing the intersection at Northeast 182nd Avenue and Risto Road with a single-lane roundabout. Road closures begin June 22, with Northeast Risto Road closed between Northeast 176th and Northeast 182nd avenues. Northeast 182nd Avenue will also be resurfaced. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/work-begins-this-month-to-improve-intersection-at-northeast-182nd-street-and-risto-road/ #ClarkCounty #Transportation #RoadClosure #Roundabout #Vancouver #PublicWorks #Infrastructure #WashingtonState ---

Decades after the land was purchased in 1999, Clark County officially opened Curtin Creek Community Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The park features the county's first lighted multi-sport rugby field, four lighted pickleball courts, inclusive play areas, and trails overlooking the Gaddis wetlands and Mount Hood. Development was funded through the Metropolitan Park District Levy, REET II funds, and an $850,000 state grant. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/community-attends-ribbon-cutting-event-to-celebrate-new-curtin-creek-community-park/ #CurtinCreekPark #ClarkCounty #Vancouver #WashingtonState #CommunityNews #ParksAndNature #ClarkCountyParks ---

Police say two men embraced just before one shot and killed the other one this week, a judge orders Clark County to turn over records, what's the best place to live in the Las Vegas valley and more on 7@7.

Clark County is revising its 20-year Comprehensive Growth Management Plan, with the County Council and Planning Commission holding a series of work sessions from June through July. Topics span land use, housing, transportation, capital facilities, and school and fire district impact fees. Sessions are open to the public in hybrid format at the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver, with written testimony accepted at any time. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-council-planning-commission-to-hold-work-sessions-on-comprehensive-plan-update/ #ClarkCounty #ComprehensivePlan #GrowthManagement #LandUse #Vancouver #WashingtonState #PlanningCommission #CountyCouncil #CommunityPlanning #PublicMeeting ---

Charter Review Commissioner Peter Silliman is hosting a District 5 town hall June 7 in Battle Ground to gather public input on proposed amendments to Clark County's home rule charter. Any changes approved by the commission must go to a countywide vote in the November general election. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-charter-review-commission-town-hall-set-for-la-center-sunday/ #ClarkCounty #CharterReview #LocalGovernment #BattleGround #WashingtonState #CommunityInput #ClarkCountyToday

This week in Vegas history: June 4, 2020, Nevada casinos reopened after the COVID-19 shutdown.   After more than two months closed, casinos across Las Vegas began reopening, including properties on the Strip, downtown, and around the valley. The D and Golden Gate reopened at 12:01 a.m., while other properties followed later that day.  NEWS:   Fertitta Entertainment is buying Caesars Entertainment in a deal valued at $17.6 billion, including about $11.9 billion in assumed debt. The deal would take Caesars private. Shareholders would receive $31 per share, which Reuters describes as nearly a 50% premium to Caesars' stock price before the deal was first reported in February. Tilman Fertitta's company already owns Golden Nugget casinos, the Houston Rockets, and a large restaurant/hospitality portfolio, including brands like Rainforest Café and Bubba Gump Shrimp. Caesars has been under pressure from softer Las Vegas visitation and growing competition in online betting, where rivals like FanDuel and DraftKings are stronger. Caesars' current leadership is expected to stay, including CEO Tom Reeg and CFO Bret Yunker. The deal includes a “go-shop” period through July 11, meaning Caesars can still consider competing offers. If completed, the acquisition would give Fertitta a much larger casino footprint: Caesars controls more than 50 casinos across North America, including Caesars Palace, Harrah's, and Eldorado, plus retail and online sports betting. The article notes the deal could face regulatory scrutiny because of the size and scope of the combined gaming/hospitality business. Vital Vegas reports that a private grand opening party for the newly rebranded Vanderpump Hotel will be held on June 11.   The Heart Attack Grill closed abruptly on May 18. The property posted a passive aggressive rant on their door, stating that the closure was due to casinos pricing out average Americans.   EDC goes to two weekends next year The plan was billed as a way to reduce crowds by spreading them out over two weekends, lol The first of those weekends, “EDC Dusk,” will roll out from May 14-16. The second, “EDC Dawn,” is set for May 21-23, while the full “Dusk Till Dawn Experience” will party from May 13-24.    Johnny Kats is reporting that a new magic-based show “Now You See Me Live” will be moving into the David Copperfield theater at MGM Grand.   Soul Belly BBQ, has opened a new location in the Miracle Mile shops.   New Mirage bar at MGM Grand pool. A user on reddit posted photos of signs at the MGM Grand pool area, directing patrons to a new “Mirage Bar,” complete with the former strip property's iconic palm trees logo.  A look at the pool complex map on the MGM Grand website confirms the change. The site was formerly called the “Splash Bar” and is located between the “Splash Pool” and “Reserve Pool.” MGM Resorts has retained the rights to the Mirage name after selling the Mirage resort site to Hard Rock International.   Tailgate Social, Mandalay Bay's answer to Stadium Swim at Circa downtown, officially opened on May 16. Snoop Dogg performed at the opening The 50,000-square-foot venue features more than 125 feet of LED screens, three heated pools, 25 luxury cabanas, and two premium bungalows    The Clark County commission will be voting to extend the annual Las Vegas Grand Prix, potentially through 2037.   Nellie's Southern Kitchen Closing: The Jonas family restaurant near MGM Grand closed after May 25 service, reducing Southern comfort food options on the Strip.    Drink Las Vegas, a culinary and cocktail festival, will run from Sept. 24 through 27 at four MGM Resorts properties: Aria, Bellagio, The Cosmopolitan, Park MGM. “Drink Las Vegas” will incorporate an opening party, panels and seminars, food and cocktail tastings, lunches, dinners and other experiences at more than 30 venues inside the properties. The event recently announced the chefs, restaurateurs, mixologists, sommeliers and other hospitality professionals who are participating.    Virgin Hotels Las Vegas is reporting its strongest casino performance since reopening in 2021. The property has adjusted its focus to Las Vegas residents first-quarter 2026 data showed slot revenue up nearly 30 percent, coin-in up 10 percent, and table games revenue up 88 percent compared to the same period in 2025.    Tony: Vital Vegas reports the Luxor is getting a new atrium light show. No word on when the show will debut.   The Vegas Golden Knights swept the Colorado Avalanche in round 3 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs This is the third time the team has become the Western Conference champions in their 9-year history Though the Eastern Conference champions are still undecided at the time of recording, it's likely that the Golden Knights will face the Carolina Hurricanes in their bid for another Stanley Cup win.    Oceans 11 returning to theaters Ocean's Eleven is returning to theaters nationwide on June 21 and June 24, 2026, for a special 25th-anniversary re-release as part of Fathom Entertainment's Big Screen Classics series. The film is being screened in crisp 4K and features an exclusive introduction by film historian Leonard Maltin. Review: “The Jiggle Room” at Cheapshot on Fremont East Tickets are $20-$30 at thejiggleroom.com Vegas: Icons & Legends is available to purchase on amazon.com.    Neon Lounge Merch!   Where to find us: Keren: @360VegasKeren  Tony: @360VegasTony  Josh: @360VegasJaydubs Neon Lounge Socials: Discord (360 Vegas Server) Xitter Facebook YouTube Reddit neonloungepodcast@gmail.com (702) 900-7964

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance challenges the $14.4 billion I-5 Bridge replacement's phased funding strategy, arguing that starting construction with only $5 billion secured — and light rail opposed by most Clark County residents — is a fiscal trap, not a plan. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-a-more-responsible-approach-must-be-sought/ #I5Bridge #IBR #LightRail #Vancouver #ClarkCounty #Transportation #Opinion #WashingtonState #BridgeReplacement #Infrastructure

A semi-truck carrying 40,000 pounds of food arrived at the Clark County Food Bank, donated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as part of the JustServe and America250 service initiative. The delivery — enough to feed about 1,400 people for a week — is one of 250 truckloads distributed across all 50 states honoring the nation's 250th anniversary. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/semi-truck-brings-40000-pounds-of-donations-to-clark-county-food-bank/ #ClarkCounty #FoodBank #JustServe #America250 #FoodInsecurity #Vancouver #WashingtonState #CommunitySupport #ChurchOfJesusChristOfLatterDaySaints #HungerRelief

Fifteen elected Clark County Charter Review Commissioners are available to meet with community groups and are holding town halls in each of the five county council districts. Remaining sessions are scheduled for June 6, 7, and 14 in Camas, Battle Ground, and Vancouver. Any recommended charter changes must go to a countywide vote in November 2026. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/countys-charter-review-commissioners-available-to-meet-with-community-groups/ #ClarkCounty #CharterReview #LocalGovernment #Vancouver #Washington #CommunityInput #TownHall #ClarkCountyToday

David Kuhnhausen, former interim director of Portland's Permitting and Development bureau, has been appointed to lead Clark County's Community Development Department. County Manager Kathleen Otto cited his record of streamlining processes and building collaborative relationships. He starts June 1. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/david-kuhnhausen-selected-as-countys-community-development-director/ #ClarkCounty #CommunityDevelopment #Vancouver #WashingtonState #LocalGovernment #Permitting #ClarkCountyToday

Clark County Solid Waste is joining Washington State's "Secure Your Loads for Safer Roads" campaign throughout June. Unsecured loads cause more than 300 crashes annually statewide and contributed to over 150,000 pounds of roadside litter collected in Clark County in 2025. Fines can reach $5,000. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-public-works-reminds-residents-to-secure-loads-before-hauling-to-reduce-dangerous-roadside-debris-and-litter/ #SecureYourLoad #ClarkCounty #PublicSafety #RoadSafety #WashingtonState #LitterPrevention #ClarkCountyPublicWorks

Council for the Homeless is hosting two free community education events in Vancouver this summer. The first, on June 11 at Firstenburg Community Center, covers federal tax law changes and their impact on charitable giving and financial planning. The second, on August 26 at Vancouver Community Library, features a screening of "No Place to Grow Old" and a panel on aging and housing. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/council-for-the-homeless-announces-summer-community-education-series/ #CouncilForTheHomeless #ClarkCounty #Vancouver #HousingCrisis #TaxLaw #SeniorHousing #CommunityEvents #FortVancouverLibrary

We Like Shooting - Ep 664 This episode of We Like Shooting is brought to you by: Foxtrot Mike (Code: WLSISLIFE) Midwest Industries (Code: WLSISLIFE) Blue Alpha Otis Technology (Code: WELIKESHOOTING15) Flatline Fiber Co (Code: WLS15) Bowers Group (Code: WLS) Guests: Tom Bowers – Bowers Group – https://bowersgroup.com Text Dear WLS or Reviews +1 743 500 2171 Public   Show Titles   GOA GOALS Aug 1-2 in Iowa. https://goals.goa.org/ GunCon.net Tickets on sale now. Use code AGENCY171 GEAR CHAT Foxtrot Mike ISU-9 Foxtrot Mike ISU-9 INSTAGRAM(Savage) Stuff and Things o”ST”-14 Groza Kit for PSA Krink 5,048 likes, 78 comments – stuffandthingsinc on May 25, 2026: "The time hath come.". The o”ST”-14 Groza Kit from Stuff and Things is a simplified engineering copy of the Russian OTs-14 Groza bullpup conversion, designed as a bolt-on kit for PSA Krinkov/AK-74U pattern firearms in .300 Blackout or 5.56. The reel from stuffandthingsinc announces that Grozas are shipping this week and displays kit components including the carry handle with installed rear sight, grip module with installed trigger, and linkage. It is an all-metal kit with black phosphate finish that requires no permanent modification to the host firearm (though some fitting may be needed due to AK tolerances). PROOF RESEARCH(Nick) Pxt A New Era of Rifle Barrel Technology The PXT story began around 2018, as the U.S. military pushed to extract greater performance from existing weapons platforms. That effort led PROOF into medium-caliber cannon barrel development and forced a complete reassessment of rifling profiles, twist rates, pressure, projectile behavior, and barrel… BULLET POINTS PEW REPORT Glacier National Park Grizzly Bear Attack on Anthony Pollio On or about May 3, 2026, 33-year-old Anthony Pollio was killed by a bear on the Mount Brown trail in Glacier National Park. A can of bear spray was found near the site. The article contrasts this with the 2014 Mount Brown Trail incident where Brian Murphy successfully stopped a charging grizzly using bear spray followed by one shot from a .357 Magnum revolver at 7-10 feet, after which the bear went down and stopped moving. The .357 Magnum round did not kill the bear but incapacitated it temporarily. No recorded deaths in North America when a handgun was fired in defense against a bear. PEW REPORT Arsenal Inc. Open Letter to NSSF on Virginia Assault Weapons Ban Arsenal Inc., a Nevada-based firearms manufacturer and importer (associated with K-VAR.com), published an open letter dated May 22, 2026, responding to Virginia's newly signed assault weapons and high-capacity magazine ban effective July 1, 2026. The letter frames the law as an unconstitutional restriction that creates legal uncertainty, compliance burdens, and business paralysis for citizens, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, ranges, and trainers nationwide, citing precedents in California and Washington. Arsenal Inc. announces immediate heavy discounts and prioritized shipping for Virginia customers through June 19, 2026, while calling on the NSSF and the broader firearms industry to provide coordinated legal, grassroots, and public support, treating the issue as national rather than state-specific. PEW REPORT AI Could Render the Federal Ban on Creating a Gun Registry Obsolete Article discusses a University of Wyoming Firearms Research Center working paper arguing that AI systems could create ‘registry-equivalent knowledge' by extracting, linking, and inferring firearm ownership data from ATF's existing 921 million digitized records (including Form 4473s, out-of-business dealer records, and NICS metadata containing names, addresses, and serial numbers). This would bypass the intent of 18 U.S.C. § 926(a) prohibiting any system of registration of firearms, owners, or transactions, especially as federal AI policy integrates more data. No specific firearms, accessories, or field gear are mentioned. GUN FIGHTS Play the best Price Is Right-style GunBroker game on the internet. WLS IS LIFESTYLE Pistol Grip Angle: Ergonomics and Natural Point of Aim Considerations does grip angle matter on pistols. GOING BALLISTIC BEARINGARMS.COM(Savage) Washington State Gun Control Laws Fail to Curb Crime on Seattle's Aurora Avenue Seattle residents struggle with rising crime despite Washington state's gun control laws. Washington state has enacted multiple gun control measures including waiting periods, red flag laws, universal background checks, high-capacity magazine bans, and assault weapon bans. Despite these, residents near Aurora Avenue in Seattle report uncontrolled drug dealing, prostitution, and shootings, with minimal response from city officials. Neighbors have erected reinforced barriers and posted “No Gunfire” signs while the mayor's office announced increased patrols by the Gun Violence Reduction Unit and community-led efforts; the article argues the focus on lawful gun ownership over criminal enforcement, combined with local taxes driving out FFLs, has left residents scrambling for protection and exercising Second Amendment rights. BREITBART(Savage) Indiana Police Chief Earl D. Mayo Faces Felony Charges for Allegedly Selling Guns from Evidence Room The police chief of New Chicago, Indiana, Earl D. Mayo, is facing felony charges over accusations that he sold guns from police investigations to a pawn shop. Earl D. Mayo, 45, Chief of the New Chicago, Indiana Police Department, was arrested in Clark County, Ohio and charged with seven felonies (two counts of theft, two counts of official misconduct, one count of attempted obstruction of justice, and two counts of unlawful possession of anabolic steroids) plus one misdemeanor theft count. He is accused of selling guns seized during police investigations to a pawn shop. A 47-year-old woman, Taneka Roshawn Borders, faces related charges of attempted obstruction of justice and possession of anabolic steroids for allegedly attempting to repurchase one of the guns on his behalf with $600. BEARINGARMS.COM(Savage) Virginia Governor Spanberger and AG Jay Jones Respond to Prosecutors Refusing to Enforce Assault Firearm and Large-Capacity Magazine Ban Virginia officials respond as prosecutors refuse to enforce new gun and magazine ban laws. Multiple Commonwealth's Attorneys and sheriffs across Virginia have publicly stated they will not enforce new laws banning the sale, manufacture, transfer of assault firearms and magazines over 15 rounds, plus a public carry prohibition on assault firearms, citing unconstitutionality. The measures take effect July 1. AG Jay Jones and a spokesperson for Governor Spanberger issued statements urging enforcement, emphasizing the laws were passed by the General Assembly to reduce gun violence. BEARINGARMS.COM(Savage) The Left Seems to Be Waking Up to Racist Gun Control Laws – Bearing Arms (Tom Knighton, May 26, 2026) Exploring racial bias in gun control laws and the ongoing fight for equal Second Amendment rights. This Bearing Arms opinion column discusses a Slate article by Aymann Ismail detailing his multi-year struggle to obtain a Firearm Purchaser Identification in New Jersey due to discretionary permitting practices by the Newark Police Department. The piece highlights historical racist motivations behind many early U.S. gun control measures (targeting non-whites and Catholics) and draws a through-line to modern subjective permitting systems that produce racial disparities in approval rates. It references the 1868 Camilla Massacre in Georgia as the origin of a now-invalidated ‘public gathering' carry prohibition and argues that the Supreme Court's Bruen decision properly eliminated such discretionary laws prone to abuse. GUNS.COM(Savage) Firearm Freedom Act (H.R. by Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-FL) to Repeal Hughes Amendment The Firearm Freedom Act would eliminate the legacy Hughes Amendment that bars the purchase, ownership, and transfer of newly manufactured machine guns made after 1986. The Firearm Freedom Act, introduced by Republican Rep. Jimmy Patronis of Florida in May 2026, seeks to repeal the Hughes Amendment to the Firearm Owners' Protection Act of 1986. The Hughes Amendment prohibits the purchase, ownership, and transfer of newly manufactured machine guns made after 1986. The bill is endorsed by Gun Owners of America; no cosponsors, passage status, or court cases are mentioned in the source article. PEW REPORT GOA and GOF File Lawsuit Challenging Virginia SB749 Assault Weapons Ban and SB727 Public Carry Ban Gun Owners of America (GOA), Gun Owners Foundation (GOF), Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL), and 2A journalist John Crump filed suit against Virginia SB749 and SB727. The bills criminalize purchase and transfer of commonly-owned firearms and standard-capacity magazines while restricting public carry/self-defense; both take effect July 1. The complaint seeks declaratory judgment and injunction, arguing the measures violate the Second Amendment and Article I, Section 13 of the Virginia Constitution. PEW REPORT Nebraska Woman Injured by Shotgun Accidentally Discharged by Dog in Vehicle, Scottsbluff On Saturday in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, a woman standing at a traffic light near a convenience store was struck in the arm by a shotgun pellet after a dog in the back seat of a nearby truck triggered the discharge of a loaded shotgun. The injury was non-life-threatening; she was hospitalized. Police determined the vehicle had a damaged door from the blast and noted that Nebraska law prohibits transporting a loaded shotgun. PEW REPORT Maryland SB 334 (2026) – Criminal Law – Firearm Crimes – Machine Gun Convertible Pistols (Glock Ban) Governor Wes Moore signed SB 334 into law....

Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor — get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): lasvegasadvisor.com BTS took over Vegas for four sold-out shows over Memorial Day weekend. Clark County locked in F1 through 2037, Casino is leaving Netflix at the end of the month, and the Golden Knights are up 3-0 in the playoffs. Plus MGM's new Drink Las Vegas festival, a visit to the Raiders Bar at M Resort, some serious Quark's Bar nostalgia, and whether non-smoking casinos are ever going to catch on. What we cover: BTS returns to Vegas — sold-out shows, Memorial Day crowds Casino (1995) leaving Netflix May 31 + The Runner recommendation F1 approved through 2037 — same course, same headaches Golden Knights up 3-0 over the Avalanche MGM Drink Las Vegas — new food & drink festival Sept 24-27 Raiders Bar & Grill at M Resort — food, comps, and $11 clam chowder Quark's Bar & Star Trek Experience — warp core breach, onion ring towers, themed dining nostalgia Top Gun/Maverick Bar coming in 2028 Smoking casinos — are we going backwards? Episode Guide: 0:00 BTS Returns to Vegas 0:35 Casino Leaving Netflix + The Runner 3:13 Vegas Vacation Shout-Out 3:30 F1 Approved Through 2037 6:03 Golden Knights Playoff Run 6:51 MGM Drink Las Vegas Festival 8:57 Raiders Bar & Grill at M Resort 11:22 Quark's Bar & Star Trek Experience 15:00 Top Gun Bar Coming 2028 15:25 Smoking Casinos — Going Backwards? Want more MTM Vegas? Get our exclusive weekly aftershow and join the community. :e-mail: Subscribe to our newsletter :arrow_forward: Watch on YouTube :headphones: Apple Podcasts :shopping_bags: Merch :globe_with_meridians: milestomemories.com Key Links: F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix through 2037 — https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/motor-sports/formula-1/f1-las-vegas-grand-prix-recognized-as-annual-event-through-2037-3826370/ MGM Drink Las Vegas (Sept 24-27) — https://www.drinklasvegas.com/ Las Vegas Advisor (code MTM sponsored) — https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/?ref=MTM Quark's - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhDA0ri4ntc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKXeF3XqkG0 Gold coast/smoking - https://www.vpfree2.com/video-poker/recent-updates https://x.com/john_mehaffey/status/2059126954792718602?s=46

Clark County has launched a parks partnership program allowing businesses and organizations to offer fitness classes, guided activities, food options, and more inside county parks. The program is open to mobile vendors, established companies, and community groups. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/new-parks-partnership-program-aims-to-bring-more-services-and-activities-to-clark-county-parks/ #ClarkCounty #ParksPartnership #VancouverWA #ClarkCountyParks #PublicWorks #CommunityNews #WashingtonState #LocalBusiness #OutdoorActivities #PNW ---

Clark County Fire District 3 is hosting a free public presentation on wildfire risk and preparedness June 15 at 6 p.m. at the Battle Ground Event Center. Fire Chief Chris Drone says every household in east Clark County's Wildland Urban Interface should have a plan before smoke is in the air. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-fire-district-3-invites-community-to-wildfire-event/ #WildfirePreparedness #ClarkCounty #FireDistrict3 #BattleGround #PublicSafety #WashingtonState #WildlandUrbanInterface #EastClarkCounty ---

Clark County Council Chair Sue Marshall's State of the County Address covered public safety investments, housing affordability, the Comprehensive Growth Plan, new deputy hiring funded by a sales tax increase, and the Charter Review Commission. Now Clark County Today wants to know how residents feel about the county's overall direction. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/poll-how-would-you-rate-the-overall-direction-of-clark-county-right-now/ #ClarkCounty #SueMarshall #StateOfTheCounty #ClarkCountyWA #LocalGovernment #PublicSafety #HousingAffordability #GrowthPlanning #WashingtonState #CommunityVoice ---

Clark County Public Health is warning swimmers that local lakes and rivers remain dangerously cold this Memorial Day weekend, cold enough to trigger sudden increases in breathing and heart rate — even in strong swimmers. Public Health monitors Vancouver Lake, Klineline Pond, and Battle Ground Lake for bacteria and harmful algal blooms all summer. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/public-health-offers-tips-for-staying-safe-in-local-waters-this-summer/ #WaterSafety #ClarkCounty #SwimmingSafety #PublicHealth #MemorialDayWeekend #VancouverLake #BattleGroundLake #SummerSafety #WashingtonState

Clark County Sheriff John Horch accepted a Peace Officers Memorial Day proclamation from the Clark County Council, pausing to name Det. Jeremy Brown, killed in 2021, and Vancouver officer Donald Sahota, killed in 2022. The tradition traces back to President Kennedy's 1962 designation. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-council-honors-law-enforcement-during-peace-officers-memorial-day/ #PeaceOfficersMemorialDay #ClarkCounty #LawEnforcement #ClarkCountySheriff #Vancouver #WashingtonState #PublicSafety #JohnHorch

Clark County's draft 2026-2032 Parks and Nature Capital Improvement Plan is open for public comment through June 19. The plan covers nine sites including Klineline Pond, Whipple Creek Regional Park, and two new neighborhood parks in Mount Vista and Minnehaha. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-seeks-public-comment-on-the-parks-and-nature-capital-improvement-plan/ #ClarkCounty #ParksAndNature #Vancouver #WashingtonState #PublicComment #ClarkCountyParks #CapitalImprovementPlan #CommunityParks

Clark County's 2026 Point-In-Time Count, conducted January 29, found unsheltered people dropped 11% from 2025, but unsheltered families rose 21% and BIPOC residents made up 40% of those counted — nearly double their 26% share of the county population. Council for the Homeless chief operating officer Sunny Wonder says coordinated outreach teams worked throughout the county to reach as many people as possible. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/council-for-the-homeless-releases-2026-point-in-time-count/ #ClarkCounty #Homelessness #PITCount #CouncilForTheHomeless #AffordableHousing #Vancouver #WashingtonState #CommunityNews

Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor. Get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): lasvegasadvisor.com Vegas had a huge weekend: OMNIA Dayclub opened at Caesars Palace, Colby Raha brought the fountain jump back, and EDC pushed through a windy final night. Shawn also covers the latest casino chip deadlines, Station Casinos food court upgrades, the Vegas Loop's next milestone and the push to keep F1 in Las Vegas through 2037. What we cover: OMNIA Dayclub and Skybar opening at Caesars Palace Colby Raha's Caesars Palace fountain jump EDC weekend, including wind-related stage and ride issues Plaza chip retirement and the Cromwell-to-Vanderpump chip transition New food court options at Red Rock and Green Valley Ranch Vegas Loop's Paradise extension and possible F1 debut Clark County's push to approve the Las Vegas Grand Prix through 2037 The LVCVA's F1 sponsorship rising to $10 million per year Episode Guide: 0:00 Caesars jump, EDC winds and F1 tease 0:16 OMNIA Dayclub opens at Caesars Palace 0:53 Colby Raha jumps the Caesars fountains 1:17 EDC parade, fireworks and wind issues 2:15 Plaza chip retirement and Cromwell chip switch 3:58 Red Rock and Green Valley Ranch food court upgrades 5:23 Vegas Loop's Paradise extension for F1 7:47 F1 extension push through 2037 10:16 LVCVA payments rise to $10M 11:59 EDC vs. F1: which event works for Vegas? 12:20 Vegas Loop, F1 and the long Vegas future Links: Caesars Palace OMNIA Dayclub jump announcement Colby Raha jump coverage EDC wind coverage Plaza and Vanderpump chip changes Red Rock food court quick eats Randy's Donuts at Red Rock Nielsen's Frozen Custard at Green Valley Ranch Vegas Loop Paradise extension Clark County F1 extension vote LVCVA/F1 sponsorship coverage Want more MTM Vegas? Get our exclusive weekly aftershow and join the community. Subscribe to our newsletter Watch on YouTube Apple Podcasts Merch milestomemories.com Advertiser Disclosure: This site/channel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site/channel. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers.

Future 42 Clark County has released its 2026 Legislative Scorecard, grading local state legislators from the 17th, 18th, 20th, and 49th districts on 12–15 key votes covering taxes, public safety, housing affordability, and regulations. Sen. John Braun led with a perfect 12-for-12 alignment, while Rep. Monica Stonier and Rep. Sharon Wylie each aligned on just 3 of 14 tracked votes. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/future-42-releases-2026-clark-county-legislative-scorecard/ #FutureClarkCounty #LegislativeScorecard #ClarkCounty #WashingtonState #VoterAccountability #Politics #Olympia ---

A 7-2 C-TRAN board vote to extend light rail to Library Square, the loss of a WPA-era shelter at Lewisville Regional Park, two Vancouver bowlers helping Alabama A&M reach the NCAA championships, and 40-plus students at a skilled trades job fair defined Clark County's week. https://mailchi.mp/clarkcountytoday/this-weeks-top-news_may_15_2026 #ClarkCounty #CTRAN #LightRail #LewisvilleRegionalPark #ClarkCountyToday #Vancouver #Transportation #SkillledTrades #HBCUSports #WeekInReview ---

Sarah Mittelman, a medical provider and downtown Vancouver resident, argues that Clark County's homelessness response too often measures activity instead of outcomes — and that real compassion must include treatment, accountability, and a path toward stability. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-compassion-requires-accountability/ #Homelessness #Vancouver #ClarkCounty #PublicPolicy #Opinion #Accountability #OutreachTeams #MentalHealth #Addiction #Recovery

Clark County's Teens For Tomorrow peer education program is recruiting youth ages 12–18 for the 2026–2027 year, with a May 20 application deadline. Members lead trainings, advise lawmakers, build prevention campaigns, and develop leadership skills — all while tackling youth addiction and mental health. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/youth-drug-prevention-team-seeks-new-members-ages-12-18-years/ #TeensForTomorrow #ClarkCounty #YouthLeadership #DrugPrevention #MentalHealth #Vancouver #WashingtonState

Clark County taxpayers are on the hook for $237,000 after the council approved nearly $1.2 million for three electric vehicles — including a $400,000 backhoe that runs just four hours per charge. Rob Anderson of Reform Clark County argues no council member questioned the three-to-one cost premium over diesel equivalents. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-clark-county-council-is-giddy-about-wasting-your-money-on-electric-vehicles/ #ClarkCounty #ElectricVehicles #TaxpayerMoney #FiscalAccountability #ClarkCountyCouncil #WAZIPProgram #ClimateCommitmentAct #ReformClarkCounty #LocalGovernment #WashingtonState

The 2026 expansion and regulatory milestones of Elon Musk's ventures, specifically The Boring Company and its Vegas Loop project. Local officials recently granted permits and land easements to extend the underground Tesla transportation network toward downtown Las Vegas and the UNLV campus. While advocates highlight the system's innovation and its potential to link major hubs like the airport and convention center, the project faces ongoing scrutiny regarding worker safety and environmental violations. Simultaneously, Clark County is establishing a new safety ordinance to standardize tunnel construction and emergency protocols for the growing network. Beyond infrastructure, the texts touch on broader Musk initiatives, including a high-stakes legal battle with OpenAI and SpaceX's busy 2026 launch schedule for Starlink and Starship. Together, the reports illustrate a significant push toward integrated, high-tech transit and aerospace development despite legal and safety challenges.

Forget what you think you know about the Tupac Shakur case. The narrative just shifted. Mopreme Shakur has filed a wrongful death lawsuit that treats the 1996 Las Vegas shooting not as a solved crime with a single suspect — but as a conspiracy with participants who have never been identified, never been questioned under oath, and never been held accountable.The lawsuit targets Keffe D, who faces a first-degree murder trial in August 2026 after being indicted by a Clark County grand jury for allegedly orchestrating the drive-by that took Tupac's life. But the real weight of this filing is in the one hundred unnamed John Doe defendants. Under civil litigation rules, those designations give the Shakur family access to discovery tools the criminal case does not provide — depositions, document subpoenas, financial records. The kind of evidence that follows money and communication trails, not just ballistic reports.The complaint cites two sources of new evidence: grand jury transcripts from Keffe D's criminal proceedings and the Netflix documentary Sean Combs: The Reckoning, which aired proffer session recordings and alleged details about pre-shooting meetings, financial promises, and a coordination network that — according to the family's attorneys — suggests the conspiracy extended well beyond the men in the car. Quinn Emanuel, one of the most recognized trial firms in the nation, is representing the family. That is a strategic statement on its own.This case also carries an emotional urgency the legal filings cannot fully capture. Afeni Shakur — Tupac's mother — is gone. Mutulu Shakur — his stepfather — is gone. The alleged triggerman has been dead since 1998. Mopreme is fighting a clock as much as he is fighting a legal battle, and he is doing it with every tool the civil court system can provide.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#TupacShakur #HiddenKillers #KeffeD #WrongfulDeath #TrueCrime #MopremeShakur #Diddy #ColdCaseCracked #DeathRow #TupacJustice

Last month, Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson sought death warrants for three convicted murderers – once again thrusting a spotlight on capital punishment in a state that hasn't executed a death row inmate in 20 years. Despite the lack of executions, a Las Vegas Review-Journal investigation found prosecutors pursued the death penalty at least 220 times over that span. It raises the question: If no one is being executed, why pursue the death penalty so often? Host Jesse Merrick is joined by Review-Journal Reporters Katelyn Newberg and Noble Brigham, as well as public defender and former City Cast Las Vegas host Dayvid Figler, to find out.  Read Katelyn and Noble's original investigation here.  Read more on the Zane Floyd case here.  Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Mopreme Shakur, acting as administrator of the estate of Mutulu Shakur, filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Los Angeles County Superior Court on April 28, 2026, naming Duane "Keffe D" Davis and John Does 1 through 100 as defendants in connection with the September 7, 1996, murder of Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas. The complaint alleges a conspiracy to murder Tupac that extended beyond the individuals present in the white Cadillac from which the fatal shots were fired near the MGM Grand. Davis — an alleged member of the South Side Compton Crips — is the only individual ever criminally charged in the case. He was indicted by a Clark County grand jury on September 29, 2023, for first-degree murder with use of a deadly weapon with intent to promote a criminal street gang. He has pled not guilty. His criminal trial is scheduled for August 10, 2026. The civil complaint specifically cites grand jury transcripts and the Netflix documentary "Sean Combs: The Reckoning" as sources of evidence supporting the broader conspiracy theory. Sean Combs is not named as a defendant, though the John Doe designations leave open the possibility of amended filings as discovery proceeds. The family's 1997 wrongful death suit, filed by Afeni Shakur against alleged triggerman Orlando Anderson, was dismissed following Anderson's death. The current filing argues new evidence makes the case legally distinct. Mutulu Shakur died in 2023. Afeni Shakur died in 2016. Eric Faddis provides analysis of the lawsuit's legal architecture, the interplay between the civil and criminal proceedings, and the practical implications of civil discovery for individuals connected to a case that has remained partially unresolved for nearly three decades.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#TupacShakur #Tupac #KeffeD #WrongfulDeath #Conspiracy #MopremeShakur #LasVegas #CriminalTrial #SeanCombs #TrueCrimeToday