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School district expects new measures to keep graduation rate on rise

Last school year, the Clark County School District launched an unprecedented campaign to intervene with credit-deficient high school seniors, nearly half of whom were on track to not graduate. The district identified more than 7,000 seniors in academic trouble and implemented programs to help them catch-up on credits and prepare for the state proficiency exam.

Repairs at schools await approval of tax increase

Hyde Park is one of the top-performing middle schools in the Clark County School District. After 55 years of use, it is also one of the oldest. Hyde Park is one of 19 schools in line for “major modernization” if voters approve a property tax rate increase Nov. 6.

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Hottest July 9 in 70 years

Monday’s high temperature reached 113 degrees and tied Las Vegas’ record high for July 9 set in 1943, the National Weather Service reported. Highs today and Wednesday could reach 113 degrees, temperatures not expected to set records.

Ex-councilman’s housing project proposal hits snag

Former Las Vegas City Councilman Michael McDonald’s lack of development experience could undermine his proposal to use millions of dollars in taxpayer subsidies to build a housing project for senior citizens and reap a seven-figure development fee.

Nevada medical marijuana group grows

The number of Nevadans with permission to use medical marijuana has skyrocketed to 3,430, the state Health Division announced Monday.

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