GOP Senate candidate Sam Brown said he opposes Yucca Mountain, following pressure on both sides after audio captured his support for the nuclear waste repository.
Politics and Government
Officials broke ground in Las Vegas’ Historic Westside for a College of Southern Nevada facility designed to help people get into high-demand industries.
The political implications of the proceedings were unmistakable as President Joe Biden’s campaign staged an event outside the courthouse with actor Robert De Niro.
Sgt. Aquilino Gonell and Officer Harry Dunn will meet with elected officials and community leaders in Las Vegas to talk about the Jan. 6 attack.
The tranquilizer xylazine has been detected in the local illicit drug supply, according to the Southern Nevada Health District.
The Southern Nevada Health District on Friday said it is reporting the highest number of COVID-19 cases in a single day since the beginning of the pandemic.
Coinciding flu and COVID-19 surges could overwhelm hospital emergency rooms in the Las Vegas Valley and elsewhere, health officials say.
UMC infectious disease doctor hails the Pfizer pill’s authorization as “hands down, next to the vaccine, the most significant milestone in the pandemic.”
State official makes comparison as new coronavirus cases continue to soar in the county, which reported 2,366 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday.
Clark County on Wednesday reported 2,201 new coronavirus cases — the largest single-day increase in nearly a year.
Clark County on Tuesday reported 1,216 new coronavirus cases and 21 deaths amid new data showing that cases are rising fastest among teenagers and younger adults.
Officials consider whether to ramp up test effort after UNLV site is overwhelmed when it reopens after weeklong closure.
Clark County on Monday reported 2,369 new COVID-19 cases and no deaths during the previous three days, figures likely skewed by reporting lags over the holiday weekend.
Clark County on Thursday reported 1,107 new COVID-19 cases, the highest single-day increase in nearly five months, suggesting the omicron variant is rapidly spreading.
Clark County on Wednesday reported more than 800 new coronavirus cases for the second day in a row as health district confirms more omicron cases.