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Federal government proposes the first national heat protection standards for workers
Extreme heat temperatures are affecting much of our region. Southern Nevada temperatures has been holding steady at over 110 degrees. Even Boise, Idaho has had triple-digit heat recently. On July 2, the federal government proposed the first national heat protection standards for workers. The new federal guidelines call for minimum...
State grants license to doctor who practiced without one
Policy, politics and progressive commentary The medical director for the Nevada Department of Corrections has been granted a medical license by the state, almost a year after beginning work without a license, which is a minimum requirement for the job. The Nevada Board of Medical Examiners issued the license to Dr. Kenneth Williams on July 2. It marks the first […] The post State grants license to doctor who practiced without one appeared first on Nevada Current.
United Way of Southern Nevada Welcome New and Returning Board Members.
United Way of Southern Nevada (UWSN) welcomes new and returning board members to enhance the organization’s mission of uniting the community to improve people’s lives. UWSN is proud to announce the addition of Jeremy Aguero, Jason Parker, and Shannon Demus to the board, along with the return of former board member Denette Suddeth.
Ex-assemblyman Brooks clashes with judge, seeks bail
Las Vegas (KSNV) — Former Nevada Assemblyman Steven Brooks was back in a local courtroom Monday morning. He argued with the judge about who his attorney will be, among other things discussed. Brooks also told the judge he wanted to post bail and get out of jail since he...
Optum debuts mobile medical center in Northern Nevada
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Optum is a leading health solution and care delivery organization. This week their team is bringing their Mobile Medical Center, called Medicine on the Move, to Northern Nevada. Toni Corbin, COO of Optum Nevada, brought the mobile clinic to KOLO 8′s news station Monday to share...
Two-vehicle collision results in bicyclist's death; DUI suspect in custody
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Clark County officials said a bicyclist is dead following a two-vehicle collision in east Las Vegas. On Tuesday, July 2, around 11:47 p.m., police said a severe injury traffic collision happened at S. Nellis Boulevard and Mt. Rushmore Parkway. Witnesses at the scene told police...
Must Washoe County commissioners abstain from approving vote totals if they're a candidate?
• Question: Must county commissioners in Nevada recuse themselves from approving the vote totals in their own election? • Short answer: No. Nevada law does not require commissioners to recuse themselves or abstain when reviewing vote totals. In fact, it requires them to approve election results. ...
Nevada blood banks facing shortage of donors with summer lull, excessive heat concerns
RENO, Nev. — With summer now in full swing, local blood banks are seeing what has become a yearly shortage that tends to occur during the summer months. This is made even worse by the record heat the region has been experiencing, which has made air-conditioned facilities necessary for some blood drives.
County officials report 9 heat-related deaths as community braces for continued heat
Las Vegas (KSNV) — Summer is in full swing here in Las Vegas, and officials are ensuring the community stays safe as the heat wave continues. The Clark County Coroner's office says they have already registered nine heat-related deaths so far this year. Coroner officials note that the number...
Nevada Red Cross shares stories of local volunteers helping with Hurricane Beryl relief
LAS VEGAS — Record-breaking Hurricane Beryl made landfall along the Texas coast early Monday morning and emergency disaster relief teams are making their way to the region to support the community. The U.S. Coast Guard and FEMA had search and rescue teams in Texas when the Category 1 hurricane...
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