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June 22, 202614 min

Happening in Henderson: Ice Cream Politics and Coaching Carousels

The Henderson City Council certified the 2026 primary election results, with Alicia Albritton and Gary Thompson advancing for Municipal Court Judge, Department 1. Simultaneously, the 'Kids Vote' results for favorite ice cream flavors were finalized, seeing Rainbow Sherbet and Cookie Dough moving to the next stage. Residents should note ongoing construction for the "Reimagine Boulder Highway" project, which includes 400 new streetlights and future transit lanes. Motorists are advised to use navigation apps for navigating lane closures during this project, expected to complete by 2027.

A traffic altercation near Sunset and Pecos caused commute disruptions and required medical attention for those involved. Separately, an individual affiliated with local law enforcement is under investigation following allegations of a public safety incident. A vehicle pursuit on Nellis Boulevard also concluded, with authorities investigating several individuals involved. The Clark County School District recently adjusted staffing, retaining most positions after initial proposed reductions, and reports improved student safety perceptions, attributed to single points of entry at schools.

Community wellness programs include the "World's Largest Swim Lesson" at local pools this Thursday at 10 AM (registration required) and "Rec the Night" for young people at Valley View Rec Center this Friday. Other upcoming events feature Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience at Water Street Plaza this Wednesday, and the "Battle 4 Vegas" charity softball game this Saturday. Residents must prepare for extremely high temperatures this week, with highs projected between 106 and 110 degrees. Hydration and heat precautions are strongly advised.

In local sports, Ryan Craig has been named the new head coach for the Vegas Golden Knights. The Las Vegas Aces achieved a dominant victory, and A'ja Wilson was recognized as a Wheaties Box champion.