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A recent change to Nevada’s education law could mean mandatory retention for some third graders struggling with reading. This has sparked debate among parents and educators about the best approach to tackling the state’s literacy challenges. Third Grade Retention Reintroduced The Read by Grade 3 Act, passed in 2015, established...

Las Vegas, NV – A Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC) officer was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly smuggling cellphones into prison, according to the department. LaWayne Hardiman was booked into Clark County Detention Center on suspicion of two counts of bribery of a public official and six counts of attempting...

Governor Joe Lombardo of Nevada has expressed his apprehensions regarding the potential impacts of California’s SBX1-2 legislation on fuel prices in the region. In a letter addressed to California Governor Gavin Newsom, Lombardo highlighted the concerns about the unintended consequences that the legislation could bring, affecting not only California but...

A 17-year-old Las Vegas resident, Cesar Sandoval, is facing murder charges following the death of his friend, 18-year-old Jazlynn Johnson. Parents Alerted by Distraught Son According to a newly released arrest report, Sandoval arrived home at approximately 3:00 am on May 6th in a hysterical state. He informed his parents,...

Two separate incidents in the Las Vegas Valley on Monday night resulted in tragic deaths. DUI Crash Claims Pedestrian’s Life A woman in her 30s lost her life after being struck by a car while crossing Las Vegas Boulevard North near Carey Avenue. The incident occurred around 8:00 pm. Police...

The City of Las Vegas is mulling over new penalties for releasing certain types of balloons following a recent power outage linked to a mylar balloon. Proposed Ordinance Targets Balloon Releases The proposed ordinance would ban the outdoor release of all lighter-than-air balloons except for those used for meteorological or...

Nevada’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) plays gatekeeper to the state’s personalized license plates, rejecting hundreds each year that don’t meet their standards. Golden Knights Fans Get Shut Out With the NHL season wrapping up, some fans might have been hoping to commemorate the Vegas Golden Knights’ journey with a...