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Vegas pizza chain fined for violating child labor laws
The U.S. Department of Labor has assessed the operators of 10 Blaze Fast Fire’d Pizza locations in Las Vegas and Henderson $277,414 in civil penalties after federal investigators found the employer violated child labor laws in several instances.
Two bat rabies cases confirmed in Nevada, officials urge pet vaccinations
CARSON CITY, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) Animal Disease Laboratory confirmed two cases of rabies in bats this year, one of which was in Carson City. NDA officials say they detected rabies in bats from Carson City and Clark County and...
Clark County commissioner suggests new, 'more fitting' name for county
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — When most people think of the City of Las Vegas, they think of the iconic Strip lined with dozens of hotels and casinos and the iconic 'Welcome to Las Vegas' sign. Clark County Commission Chair Tick Segerblom says what may surprise many is that the...
Survey shows more retirees flocking to Nevada, Henderson among top 5 cities in America
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Whether it’s a lower cost of living, local charm, or a slower-paced lifestyle, Nevada is becoming an attractive post-career destination for people aged 60 and older. A survey done by SmartAsset found that in 2022, more than 5,000 retirees had moved to Henderson, and...
Your back-to-school guide for free supplies, resources in Las Vegas
Las Vegas (KSNV) — It may still be summer but it's never too early to start thinking about the upcoming school year. Several valley organizations have announced back-to-school supply drives and fairs for Clark County School District students when they head back to class on Monday, August 12. See...
Clark County under Excessive Heat Warning through Wednesday: Cooling stations open
The National Weather Service has placed Clark County under an Excessive Heat Warning until Wednesday night at 10. In conjunction with that, Clark County will be keeping its cooling stations open through the entirety of that warning.
First win-win for affordable housing, public lands
Click play to listen to this article. (New Mexico News Connection) Environmentalists are applauding a Bureau of Land Management decision to allow the sale of a small national public land parcel for an affordable housing development. The sale of public lands is controversial, with Republicans and conservative groups seeing states...
Clark County plans parking, safety, traffic fixes for Chinatown area
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – Chinatown has continued to boom over the years and with the amount of tourists and locals who visit daily, it’s time for an upgrade. Parking, public safety, and traffic problems are the top three concerns of Chinatown business owners and customers. Clark County is now in phase one of its 18-month […]
Henderson, Nev., Taps Russell Nelson as Acting Director of IT
Russell Nelson has stepped up to serve as acting director of IT for the city of Henderson, Nev., where he has been serving as deputy CIO since 2013. Alyssa Rodriguez was the city’s previous director of IT, a role she took on in January 2020 following the retirement of longtime CIO Laura Fucci. Rodriguez has been with the city since 2008 in various capacities, as part of its technology and public works teams.
Henderson Fire Department Graduates 33 New Firefighters During Ceremony
HENDERSON, Nev. (July 18, 2024) – The Henderson Fire Department graduated its largest-ever class of 33 new firefighters from its academy today. To prepare for a career as a Henderson firefighter, the graduating class endured 20 weeks of intense training that covered education in hazardous chemicals, emergency medical procedures, firefighting skills and more.
Las Vegas libraries continue Summer Challenge as prizes still up for grabs
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - It’s only three weeks until kids are back in classrooms, but there’s still time for summer activities. The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is still putting on its Summer Challenge, where kids and adults can earn points toward prizes by doing some of the many activities at their local libraries that go beyond just reading.
City Offers Power Outage Reporting
Occasional power outages are inevitable, but the city recently introduced a new system for notifying and tracking outages throughout the city. If the power goes out at your home, reporting is simple. Just click HERE and you will be taken to the city’s website, where the reporting tool is located.
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