Missing Las Vegas Kids Found In The Big F1 Crowds
Many Las Vegas locals were not happy about the F1 races coming to Las Vegas. But those big crowds it brought actually served a remarkable purpose. Last week, before the…
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bee32 via Getty ImagesMany Las Vegas locals were not happy about the F1 races coming to Las Vegas. But those big crowds it brought actually served a remarkable purpose.
Last week, before the races began, news3lv.com reported that a search was being organized to find missing Las Vegas children. Leading the efforts was Michael Bartel, the Director of F.R.E.E. International. Which is a non-profit organization in Las Vegas that is dedicated to ending human trafficking in the United States.
In an interview with News3LV, Bartel said he knows that when large crowds are present in a city, trafficked children are likely to be too. This is because traffickers see an opportunity to exploit the kids they have when there might be outsiders willing to pay. And the chances for a transaction are much greater when the crowds are so big. Like they were in Las Vegas during the F1 races.
As sad as it is, trafficking is a huge problem in Southern Nevada.
The state of Nevada actually ranks second highest in the nation for human trafficking (htcourts.org). In 2021 alone, 201 cases of trafficking were reported to the National Human Trafficking Hotline. And every day more and more kids and adults fall victim to this horrible crime.
But through the efforts of people like Bartel and his volunteers, 14 missing children were found this past weekend, 8newsnow.com reported. All during the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix races. They were found with the help of the Clark County School District Police and Las Vegas law enforcement.
But these local heroes are not stopping after just one weekend. They will be back in the crowds when the Super Bowl comes in February. To hopefully find more kids who need their help.
To report human trafficking in the Las Vegas area, call the LVMPD non-emergency line at 702-828-3111 or 9-1-1 for emergencies.
Top 5: Most Dangerous Intersections In Las Vegas
Quite a few more people are going to be in town with the BIG GAME coming up in the next couple of weeks. For that reason, we wanted to remind you of the Top 5 Most Dangerous Intersections in Las Vegas! As you drive around the Valley, and more importantly, around Allegiant Stadium just a couple of things to remember. Slow down and drive defensively in our fair city! The Mike & Carla Morning Show just reminding everyone to pay attention.
In fact, we've all notice how more and more people moving here. For locals, you have to keep your head on a swivel! With all of us from all over the country, we all have different driving styles. That might be a reason for a lot of the problems on the roads. But that still doesn't change the fact that driving throughout our city you really have to pay attention!
The Most Dangerous Intersections in Las Vegas
According to a recent KLAS-Channel 8 report, they found these to be the Top 5 most dangerous intersections in Las Vegas over the years...not much has changed. Before you scroll down, other intersection that we might a little dicey...how about Flamingo and Valley View? A lot of stuff going on there, turn lanes and new businesses being built on that corner. Another one that comes to mind is Tropicana and Paradise. Multiple turn lanes, people coming trying to get to the airport, with Paradise turning into a one way at different points.
Something you might not realize is that a lot of the country's major roadways are oriented east-to-west. So a lot of us will be driving directly into the sun on our commute. So make sure you are a bit more cautious driving around Las Vegas today and maybe for the next few days as people get adjusted to the new season.
Tips To Help You Drive In Southern Nevada
As crazy as it might sound, it just doesn't happen today, but it also happens around the spring equinox in March as well. Here are a few things that can help . . .
1. Windex the outside AND inside of your windshield. There's a lot less glare when it's clean.
2. Keep sunglasses handy. It's not summer anymore, but you still need them. Polarized sunglasses work best.
3. Slow down. The sun can still momentarily blind you, even with sunglasses on. And keep in mind that other drivers might be struggling too.
Now if you are new to Vegas, you'll notice right away how bad traffic can be and how drivers, who come from all over the place, bring those specific driving skills from where they're from and think everything is just fine. Well, guess what? Driving does get a little hectic around the valley and depending on where you're headed, a few areas you just might want to avoid as you get used to the traffic here.
