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Clark County raises sales tax for education, social services

Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019

Commissioners in Clark County have approved a sales tax increase to pay for education and social services. The commissioners voted 5-2 Tuesday for the one-eighth of a cent tax hike ...

School district, union reach agreement to avoid teachers strike

Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019

The Clark County School District and the teachers union reached an agreement to prevent what would have been the largest educator strike in Nevada history ...

Cisco workers join local nonprofit to create hygiene kits for Las Vegas homeless

Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019

Local nonprofit Clean the World is partnering with tech company Cisco this week to distribute 8,000 hygiene kits and nearly four tons of food to the homeless in Las Vegas ...

Short-term rental violators in Clark County to be penalized on tax bill

Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019

There are six vacation rental properties within two blocks of Mary Beth Heishman’s property in Spring Valley, many of which are advertised as “weekend party homes” that can accommodate hundreds of guests. Although short-term rentals are prohibited in unincorporated Clark County, officials have ...

Nearly $30M in grant money to benefit Clark County infrastructure projects

Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019

Clark County will receive $28.4 million in Community Development Block Grant funds next summer ...

UNLV School of Nursing earns national recognition

Monday, Aug. 19, 2019

Lauren Shipton wanted something other than a career as a professional dancer on the Strip. With a passion for caretaking and physiology, nursing seemed like the ideal fit. When Shipton, 36, joined the UNLV School of Nursing in 2017, she was attracted to ...

'Little Ethiopia' making a name for itself in Las Vegas

Immigrant community eager to share culture with fellow residents

Monday, Aug. 12, 2019

The woody aroma of frankincense envelops Melkam Market, an Ethiopian store just west of the Strip on Decatur Boulevard. The floors are covered in green lentils, a common practice for those who observe Tsome Filseta, a period of fasting in Ethiopian Orthodox Christian tradition ...

County beefs up code against big trucks parking in neighborhoods

Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019

Since Anthony Keep bought his home in Sunrise Manor in 2011, he’s seen a lot of improvements — nicer landscaping, new sidewalks and rebuilt roads, among them. That’s why he was so disheartened when he started noticing big semitrailers parked in the neighborhood ...

How Las Vegas libraries are staying vital in the digital age

Sunday, July 28, 2019

Library District Director Ronald Hezeen said many people still think of just books when they think about the library. “Our goal is to get people to understand that libraries are so much more,” he said. The district plans to launch a rebranding and marketing effort next year to ...

Green energy proponents divided on Gemini Solar Project near Las Vegas

Friday, July 26, 2019

A proposed solar project officials say would be the largest solar array in the country is causing some division among green energy proponents. If approved, the Gemini Solar Project ...

Flash flood watch issued as storms sweep valley

Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Scattered thunderstorms that dumped up to a half inch of rain across the valley this morning are expected to continue today and into Thursday, especially in the southeast valley, according to ...

Rural Nevada community not equipped for UFO enthusiasts to 'Storm Area 51'

Monday, July 22, 2019

When Connie West first saw a fake Facebook event calling for people to “Storm Area 51,” she didn’t take it too seriously. Then, her phone started ringing. “It doesn’t stop, our ...

'Desperate need of funds': Joint board works to solve CCSD's challenges

Friday, July 19, 2019

One thing is certain: It will take more than a sales tax increase to fix the budget shortfalls and internal problems at the Clark County School District. That was the consensus Thursday during a joint meeting between the Clark County Board of Commissioners and CCSD Board of Trustees. “I firmly believe ...

'Shark Tank' victor, ever proud of CCSD roots, is eager to help students succeed

Saturday, July 13, 2019

When Shaan Patel first pitched his SAT test prep company on Shark Tank in 2016, the sharks were surprised when they found out that he was not only the founder of a company but also a med student ...

Nevada higher education leaders aim to close achievement gap for minority students

Tuesday, July 9, 2019

The student population at Nevada’s higher education institutions consistently are some of the nation’s most diverse, including at UNLV, which U.S. News & World Report ranks as the nation’s most diverse campus ...

Officials: $600M Google facility boosts Henderson's presence in tech world

Monday, July 1, 2019

Henderson will soon become a landmark in the infrastructure of the internet with the construction of a massive new Google data center, set to come online in 2020 ...

Educational programs take Nevada inmates to 'a whole new world'

Friday, June 28, 2019

Daphnie Chandler likes going to school because, for just a few hours, it’s like she’s not in prison anymore.  “It’s like a whole new world when you step into education."

NLV officials: Upgraded bond rating will help city improve services

Wednesday, June 26, 2019

The latest boost in North Las Vegas’ credit rating will be noticeable in the city’s finances, officials said, but residents will also see it in parks, libraries and other areas throughout the city. The upgraded rating will mean ...

Incoming Boulder City leaders intent on maintaining small-town character

Sunday, June 23, 2019

Kiernan McManus will tell you fondly and proudly that as a kid growing up in Boulder City, he didn’t have a house key until he was in high school. He didn’t need one. Today, that free-roaming kid is now Boulder City’s ...

County earmarks $6.1 million for homeless assistance programs

Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Clark County commissioners voted today to provide $6.1 million for programs that help homeless people get into permanent housing. The goal is to help 200 families find homes by assisting with things such as rent and ...

Massive Gemini Solar Project near Las Vegas faces resistance

Tuesday, June 18, 2019

The construction of a solar plant that would send power to Nevada, Arizona and California is receiving pushback from some environmental groups. The Gemini Solar Project would be the largest solar array in the country, generating 690 megawatts of electricity across ...

Fire might have burned for hours undetected, officials say

Monday, June 17, 2019

A fire that heavily damaged a large office building east of the Strip might have been burning in the attic for hours before anyone noticed. The fire was reported about ...

Hundreds take MGM up on offer to pay employees' college tuition

Thursday, June 13, 2019

Lisel Westlake hadn’t thought about pursuing higher education until she realized it would be imperative to her career. She realized she needed to do something ...

The return (kind of) of the Golden Gate’s 99-cent shrimp cocktail

Wednesday, June 12, 2019

The Golden Gate’s legendary 99-cent shrimp cocktail is making a comeback at downtown’s 7th and Carson restaurant — with some caveats. The cocktail is being offered ...

North Las Vegas buying land for new library, park

Friday, June 7, 2019

North Las Vegas has approved buying three parcels of property for a $15 million Educational and Experimental Campus that will include a new library and a 4-acre park. The purchase agreement for the lots along Williams Avenue was unanimously approved Wednesday during a joint meeting of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency. Sparton Gaming LLC owns the land and agreed to sell it to the ...

Clark County OKs 2.25% raise for 1,200 employees

Tuesday, June 4, 2019

Clark County commissioners today approved a 2.25% raise for about 1,200 employees, most of them nonunion workers. The raise will impact 1,024 nonunion employees, including those who ...

Mercury about to hit 100 for first time this year in Las Vegas

Tuesday, June 4, 2019

The heat is on this week, as the Las Vegas Valley is expected to hit its first 100-degree day Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. The thermometer is expected to hit 100 by ...

Clark County Arts Plan eyes funding for new projects

Saturday, June 1, 2019

County commissioners will be asked to approve $2.5 million in funding for new art projects around Las Vegas during Tuesday’s board of commissioners meeting ...

Freeway lane closings for ‘Pave-A-Looza’ road work

Friday, May 31, 2019

Freeway lane and ramp closures are planned tonight and throughout the weekend as the Nevada Department of Transportation begins final paving and striping for Project Neon. In what NDOT calls a Pave-A-Looza marathon, crews will ...

In Las Vegas, Booker urges voters to take responsibility for the American dream

Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Sen. Cory Booker told a crowd of Henderson voters today that Democrats need to avoid the mistake of defining themselves by what they’re against, and to instead talk more about ...

Hall of Fame teacher from Las Vegas follows in mentor’s footsteps

Saturday, May 25, 2019

Some people are inducted into a hall of fame for their greatness on the baseball diamond or the football field or for creating incredible music. Richard Knoeppel got in by inspiring and ...

County might dump tiered marijuana business license fee tax

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Clark County commissioners are considering making the marijuana business license fee tax a flat 3% of gross revenue, doing away with a tiered structure. Businesses involved in the ...

Lyft now offering cheaper Shared Saver rides in Las Vegas

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Lyft users in the valley will see a new ride option in their app today, with the expansion of the Shared Saver program to Las Vegas. The option, which the ride-hailing ...

County OKs $1.8 million to combat homelessness

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Clark County commissioners today unanimously approved a resolution to allocate nearly $1.8 million in marijuana business license fees to help the homeless. The action is part of ...

Same-sex marriage licenses in Clark County hit 20,000 mark

Thursday, May 16, 2019

The wedding capital of the world today hit a milestone for same-sex marriages. Clark County issued its 20,000th marriage license to a same-sex couple, officials posted on social media ...

Cooler weather, rain expected later this week

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Cooler, breezier weather is expected later this week, according to the National Weather Service. The high temperature is expected to hit 92 degrees Wednesday but will dip into ...

Local Holocaust survivors eagerly accept honorary degrees from Touro University

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Touro University Nevada recognized 21 Holocaust survivors by presenting them with honorary doctoral degrees during the medical school’s commencement Monday at Westgate Las Vegas. Touro officials earlier this year started working with Esther Finder ...

Opportunity Zones encourage investment in low-income Clark County communities

Friday, May 10, 2019

Clark County is using a new federal program meant to encourage investors to put money into low-income communities. Commissioners on Tuesday were presented a map pinpointing areas in ...

County holds emergency clinics to Medicaid standards

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

The Clark County Commission today unanimously approved an ordinance that requires clinics that advertise emergency services to adopt Medicaid/Medicare stipulations and payments. The new regulations do not ...

Man in wheelchair hit by car, killed in Henderson

Monday, May 6, 2019

A man in a motorized wheelchair was hit by a car and killed this morning while riding in a bike lane along Boulder Highway, according to the Henderson Police Department. The man was taken to ...

Clark County eyes rules for health clinics that claim to offer emergency services

Monday, May 6, 2019

The Clark County Commission will consider on Tuesday an ordinance that would require medical clinics that advertise emergency services to adopt Medicaid/Medicare stipulations ...