Precautions are being taken as high temperatures are forecast for today’s rally by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at Sunset Park in Las Vegas.
Politics and Government
More than 208,000 Nevadans participated in either early voting or submitted a mail ballot as of Friday morning, according to data from the secretary of state’s office.
Antisemitism will be officially defined in the Nevada System of Higher Education handbook, the state’s Board of Regents ruled.
A bill co-sponsored by U.S. Rep. Susie Lee would put the weight of the federal government behind efforts to prosecute criminals taking part in organized retail theft.
Until recently, Las Vegas mayoral candidate Irina Hansen had never aspired to run for office.
The state is rolling out a new advertising campaign to convince more Nevadans to get vaccinated for COVID-19.
The Nevada Gaming Control Board is pushing licensees to get workers vaccinated quickly, and they’re responding with some offering incentives like gift cards and paid time off.
Eligibility is expanding. High-risk residents 55 and older could also receive doses at pharmacies statewide starting next week.
While new mandates could be key to opening international travel, local tourism and health experts don’t expect the order to have much of an impact on Las Vegas’ tourism rates or COVID-19 case count.
Nevada hospitality employees are in the fast lane to receive a COVID-19 vaccine but face a long line before it’s their turn.
Nevada’s COVID-19 Mitigation and Management Task Force members are concerned that Fremont Street Experience’s plans for New Year’s Eve could lead to a surge in positive cases.
Two more businesses have violated health and safety measures, while overall compliance has increased.
The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation is adding a new phone line to help speed up its unemployment insurance claims process.
Those seeking unemployment insurance benefits should watch out for illegitimate websites, according to a release from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
Gov. Steve Sisolak announced that outgoing MGM Resorts International CEO Jim Murren will lead a public-private partnership, the COVID-19 Response Relief and Recovery Task Force.