Five employees at the Southern Nevada Water Authority and sister agency Las Vegas Valley Water District cashed out more than $100,000 in sick and vacation leave pay in 2022.
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Hospitals and nursing homes in Southern Nevada reported a record number of potentially fatal Candida auris cases in January, state data shows.
Education officials are probing the use of federal pandemic relief dollars to send staffers to beach destinations after a Review-Journal investigation.
People with titles like secretary, custodian, mechanic, security officer and painter were among those earning at least $100,000, public records show.
Frail patients are discharged to unregulated facilities or sent home in the middle of the night in ride-hailing vehicles without a guardian or caregiver first being notified, records show.
Candida auris cases have reached their highest levels, months after Nevada’s congressional delegation called for a better plan for fighting the fungus.
Dr. George Chambers engaged in disreputable conduct in connection with offering two patients money to pose nude, but there wasn’t enough evidence in a third allegation, a hearing officer determined.
A pet owner wants answers from the veterinary board in the death of her blue heeler, Tootsie, but information that was once public is now kept secret.
A retired neurosurgeon, Lonnie Hammargren was likely best known for opening his Las Vegas home on Nevada Day to show off his eclectic collection of artifacts.
Proposed legislation that would dramatically increase the cap on awards for pain and suffering in medical malpractice cases would intensify a doctor shortage in Nevada, opponents say.
A new poll shows Nevada voters want the choice of medical aid in dying, but opponents say the measure comes with unintended consequences.
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto vowed to work to fix a “broken” immigration system.
An investigative committee of the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners, which licenses physicians, has accused Dr. George Chambers of misconduct with three former patients.
Supporters say Senate Bill 239 would ease the agony of the dying, while opponents say it would lead to abuse.
The Thanksgiving holiday is likely partially to blame for a steep increase in cases in the past week in Clark County and statewide.
Intense heat grips southern Nevada every summer. However, in recent years, the topic of worksite heat stress safety has become a focus. In 2022, Federal OSHA introduced its national emphasis program on heat stress safety. The same year, Nevada OSHA also issued its state heat stress guidelines for businesses. As summer 2024 approaches, it’s time […]
Memorial Day marks the beginning of what’s been dubbed the “1oo deadliest days” of the year on roadways.
Early voting begins Saturday for the June 11 primary. Here’s what you need to know.
Colin Czech is accused of killing a man outside a downtown convenience store and eating parts of the victim’s face, police said.
The Las Vegas Strip casino introduced a new tier in its loyalty program, and visitors will need to reach at least that tier to receive unlimited free parking.