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A Children's Day celebration took place at City Hall on Sunday. City Council and North Las Vegas Mayor Pamela Goynes-Brown hosted several children in partnership with the UNLV Nevada Institute for Children's Research and Policy.
An ad supporting former U.S. Army Capt. Sam Brown’s Senate campaign in Nevada proclaims the Republican will “finish President Trump’s wall, destroy the cartels and stop the invasion of the border.” Brown, the leader among GOP primary candidates seeking to unseat Democratic incumbent U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen, makes no bones about his love for Trump.
Unaffordable rental costs have long been a problem in places such as San Francisco, Seattle and New York City. They’re now a reality for many in Clark County.
As the temperatures continue to rise in Northwest Arkansas, the risk of heat exhaustion becomes a growing concern. Health experts such as Doctor David Weismiller, Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Las Vegas, Nevada, are sharing tips on how to keep you and your family healthy in the heat.
Some view the Las Vegas Strip as a contradiction to the bone-dry Mojave Desert it’s situated in. Tourists at The Venetian take rides in a makeshift canal system built to resemble Venice, marvel at one of the largest fountain shows in the world at the Bellagio and cool off in dozens of pools that evaporate gallons of fluids in the oppressive heat.
With 13 of the 14 early voting days accounted for, about 74% of all early votes are mail-in ballots in this year’s primary. This continues the trend from 2022’s early voting primary, where mail and EASE ballots accounted for 71.55% of early voting.
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is among the most common cancers worldwide and is associated with a significant number of deaths. Recent global estimates show that an estimated 1.9 million cases are diagnosed each year leading to 900,000 deaths. Deaths can be reduced with early diagnosis and treatment of CRC.
On June 17, 2021, Juneteenth became a federal holiday in America. But in many pockets of the country it has been celebrated since long before then. Juneteenth, a portmanteau for June and nineteenth, began on that date in Galveston, Texas in 1865 when General Gordon Granger issued General Order No. 3.
Residents of Las Vegas feel neglected as the city focuses on attracting newcomers and tourists for major events, leading to rising housing costs, lower wages, and a decline in their quality of life. Despite the significant revenue from events like the Super Bowl and Formula 1 Grand Prix, locals believe their needs are being overlooked in favor of catering to non-locals.