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Las Vegas, NV – The Clark County Coroner’s Office has reported a troubling increase in heat-related deaths for 2024, with 491 fatalities recorded as of Monday. This marks a jump of nearly 100 deaths since mid-October when the number stood just above 400. The coroner highlighted that heat, often in...

Medical professionals are raising concerns about caffeine consumption in children as emergency room visits linked to caffeine overdoses have nearly doubled in recent years. While many adults rely on caffeinated beverages for energy, experts warn that children and teens are especially vulnerable to the risks. Dr. Lyndsey Van der Laan,...

Credit: JewishInsider.com Shelley Berkley, a former congresswoman and longtime advocate for public service, will be sworn in as the new mayor of Las Vegas on Wednesday, marking her return to government after more than a decade. The 73-year-old Jewish Democrat, who previously served as senior vice president of the Touro...

Reno, NV — The Washoe County School Board of Trustees has unanimously approved the “Phone Away and Learn Today” pilot program, which will be implemented across all district schools after the upcoming winter break. The program aims to tackle the distractions caused by cellphone use during class while promoting healthy...

Las Vegas, NV — Metro police are actively searching for Jaime Mendoza, 54, who is considered “armed and dangerous” after allegedly firing at officers during a police chase late Friday night. Incident Overview At approximately 10:26 p.m., officers spotted a vehicle near Christy Lane and Bonanza Road matching the description...

Las Vegas, NV — Animal control officers removed 35 dogs from a home on Caviar Drive after city officials found the residence in poor condition, with extensive feces and urine buildup, according to a news release from the City of Las Vegas. The situation came to light Tuesday when neighbors...

Las Vegas, NV — Rozita V. Lee, a prominent Filipino-American community leader, is spearheading efforts to establish “Filipino Town,” which would become Clark County’s second official cultural district and the first of its kind in the nation. “It’s in here,” Lee said, patting her heart while expressing her pride in...