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Clark County School District Reaches Tentative Deal with Unions for Education Support Staff

August 1, 2023 1:02 pm

LAS VEGAS – The Clark County School District (CCSD) announced on Tuesday that it has reached a tentative deal with the unions representing education support staff. The contract with the Education Support Employees Association (ESEA) and Teamsters Local 14 will undergo review at a special meeting of the Board of...

York Wildfire Reaches 23% Containment as It Nears Nevada-California Border

August 1, 2023 11:05 am

LAS VEGAS – The York Wildfire, which ignited in the New York Mountains near Nipton on Saturday, has made significant progress in containment efforts as it continues to burn along the Nevada-California state line. As of Tuesday morning, fire crews have managed to contain 23% of the blaze, which has...

Utah Health Officials Issue “Warning” for Toxic Algae in Zion National Park’s North Creek, Raising Concerns for Visitors and Pets

July 31, 2023 8:39 pm

LAS VEGAS – Utah’s Zion National Park has raised an alert to a “warning” for toxic algae in North Creek, following a potential threat to public health and safety. The warning comes after a puppy tragically died during a family visit to the park three years ago, highlighting the risk...

North Las Vegas Implements AI-Powered Translation Software to Enhance Civic Engagement in Public Meetings

July 31, 2023 4:27 pm

LAS VEGAS – The City of North Las Vegas is set to launch an artificial intelligence-powered translation software called Wordly on August 2 at 4 p.m. during the City Council and Redevelopment Agency meeting. This innovative tool aims to enable constituents to interact in real-time with city officials, including the...

Clark County School District Offers Free Meals to Students Through Federal Program

July 31, 2023 12:47 pm

LAS VEGAS – In a move to support students and families, the Clark County School District (CCSD) has announced that school meals will be provided free of charge for all students this academic year. The district’s participation in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), a federal program, enables them to serve...

Man Arrested for Allegedly Concealing Roommate’s Body in Closet for Two Months

July 28, 2023 3:48 pm

LAS VEGAS – Las Vegas Metropolitan Police said a man suspected of killing his roommate said he lived with her dead in a closet for two months before family found her. Police and arrest reports allege that George Anthony Bone murdered Beverly Ma. On July 26, Ma’s family found her...

Crime: Henderson police investigate fatal motorcycle crash, motorcycle crash near Las Vegas Strip, fatal apartment complex shooting, Las Vegas police settle barricade scenario, and aid sought to solve dangerous weapon robbery.

July 28, 2023 1:33 pmJuly 28, 2023 1:38 pm

Henderson Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash Henderson Police and Fire are currently investigating a tragic motorcycle crash that occurred early Friday morning, July 28. The incident took place near Valle Verde and Fox Ridge drives, north of Warm Springs, around 4:40 a.m. Authorities have confirmed that it was a single...