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Deadly Virus Hits Las Vegas: Utah Braces for Potential Outbreak
West Nile Virus has been discovered in Las Vegas, only 100 miles from the Utah Border. A record number of mosquitoes in Las Vegas are carrying West Nile virus, prompting local health officials to warn the public to be careful and take precautions. Recently, 169 out of over 24,000 mosquito pools tested positive for West Nile across the state. This early season count breaks previous records set 5 years ago.
Earthquake rattles Las Vegas area
A preliminary 4.4-magnitude earthquake and aftershock rattled the Las Vegas area Tuesday night. The initial earthquake occurred around 8:06 p.m. in the Indian Springs area, roughly 30 miles north of Las Vegas, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. ...
More than 17K Clark County School District middle school students suspended in 2023-2024
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – Administrators in the Clark County School District are expressing concerns over student behavior at middle schools. According to CCSD data, there were 17,363 middle schoolers suspended during the 2023-2024 school year, which was a 16% increase compared to the previous year. “The largest infraction code that’s used for suspensions, as well as where […]
Dogs rescued after weeks wandering desert south of Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Four dogs were rescued after they wandered through the desert south of Las Vegas for several weeks, according to an animal rescue group. The Las Vegas-based organization Paws Patrol found the puppies outside Baker, California, without food or water, the Nevada SPCA said Wednesday. A...
Overcrowded lunch lines in Las Vegas schools spark outrage among parents
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Parents in Las Vegas are speaking out after they say some of their middle and high school students didn't get to eat lunch on the first day of school. Posts on Facebook say the Clark County School District changed the schedule to only one lunch period instead of two in some schools.
Vegas residents beg court to stop massive Mormon temple construction after council give go ahead
A group of Las Vegas homeowners has asked a court to stop construction of a massive Mormon temple in their backyards.Recently, the Las Vegas City Council approved the construction of the temple, which stands 216 feet high and covers 87,000 square feet. However, residents of the neighborhood where it was supposed to sit objected, saying it would tower over other buildings.Still, the council approved the plans.Residents have now asked a Nevada court to step in and say the council made an error in approving the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints temple, according to 8 News Now.The neighborhood argued...
New Study Might Mean More People Moving To Vegas
Over the last few years, the number of new residents coming to Southern Nevada has been higher than ever before. And many locals have been hoping that maybe the trend of moving to Vegas is slowing down. But a new study out suggests that maybe we’re not done seeing those moving fans in our neighborhoods.
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