The Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign was surrounded by hundreds of Lights of Hope bags this evening in support of Nevadans who have been touched by cancer. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network organized the display, which consisted of more than 300 small paper bags decorated with names and pictures of Nevadans who have battled cancer. Pictures and video of … [Read more...] about Welcome Sign Shines with Lights of Hope
Government
Welcome to Las Vegas Sign Goes Purple and Gold to Celebrate Women’s Suffrage
Clark County commissioners, U.S. Congresswoman Dina Titus, and women’s rights groups including the League of Women Voters of Nevada turned the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign purple and gold to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment, which secured American women’s constitutional right to vote. Wednesday, Aug. 26 is the 100th … [Read more...] about Welcome to Las Vegas Sign Goes Purple and Gold to Celebrate Women’s Suffrage
Nevada State Bank helped clients stay afloat during initial phase of pandemic
By Kirk Kern When the coronavirus pandemic shut down businesses across the country, the federal government took quick action to help small businesses by enacting the Paycheck Protection Program. The problem was, initially, that no one knew any of the details about how to actually get these loans or any of the other details about how they could be forgiven. That’s … [Read more...] about Nevada State Bank helped clients stay afloat during initial phase of pandemic
County Needs More Election Polling Place Workers
The County is increasing pay for election polling place workers this year in an effort recruit more people to help during early voting and on Election Day. “Every election we depend upon thousands of residents to work the polling places,” County Registrar of Voters Joe Gloria said. “Voting is the foundation of our democracy and working a polling place is a way for you to … [Read more...] about County Needs More Election Polling Place Workers
Smoke, Ozone Advisory Issued for Tuesday and Wednesday Due to Wildfire Smoke
The Clark County Department of Environment and Sustainability (DES) is issuing an advisory for Tues., Aug. 18 – Wed., Aug. 19 for elevated levels of smoke and ozone due to the regional wildfires in the southwest U.S. DES Division of Air Quality officials say smoke is made of small dust particles and other pollutants that can aggravate respiratory diseases … [Read more...] about Smoke, Ozone Advisory Issued for Tuesday and Wednesday Due to Wildfire Smoke