Politics
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Crisis pregnancy centers give questionable advice on unproven ‘abortion pill reversal,’ study finds
A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that 30% of these anti-abortion ‘fake clinics’ promote “abortion pill reversal,” a treatment that’s not backed by science and does not meet clinical standards.
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Almost 500 people have died from extreme heat in Las Vegas in 2024, officials say
Factors relating to extreme heat accounted for 491 deaths and more than 3,500 emergency room visits, according to Clark County officials, as Las Vegas this year has broken several grim records. As Southern Nevada experienced its hottest year on record in 2024, the number of people who died in the Las Vegas area due to…
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Nevada gold mining venture selected for $95M solar project
After being awarded a federal grant to help decarbonize the mining industry, Nevada Gold Mines hopes to build two on-site solar panel and battery systems in Humboldt and Lander counties. A joint mining venture based in Nevada has been awarded a federal grant worth up to $95 million for a solar project that officials tout…
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Cientos de huelguistas de la Unión Culinaria Local 226 marcharon de UNLV al hotel y casino Virgin Las Vegas
Cientos de huelguistas de la Unión Culinaria Local 226 marcharon de UNLV al hotel y casino Virgin Las Vegas.
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Se solidariza la senadora Catherine Cortez Masto con huelguistas de la Unión Culinaria Local 226
Se solidariza la senadora Catherine Cortez Masto con huelguistas de la Unión Culinaria en Virgin Las Vegas.
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School Lunch debt in northern Nevada surges after free meal program discontinued
The debt accumulation comes after Gov. Joe Lombardo vetoed a bill during the 2023 Legislative session that would’ve provided funds to continue the pandemic-era, universal school meals program through the 2024-2025 school year.
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Las Vegas A’s stadium clears regulatory hurdle as pricetag grows
An A’s executive told reporters after Thursday’s Las Vegas Stadium Authority meeting they remain on track to begin construction on the planned $1.75 billion domed ballpark next year. The Las Vegas Stadium Authority on Thursday approved several regulatory agreements required before developers can proceed with a state-of-the-art ballpark project on the Las Vegas Strip for…
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As Nevada’s population grows, so does the need for new doctors — and resources to train them
Nevada ranks 45th in the US for active physicians per 100,000 residents, and with seemingly little appetite to fund residency programs at the federal level, officials in the Silver State are mulling new ways to tackle a worsening issue. A shortage of primary care doctors and other physicians has long hindered Nevadans’ access to healthcare…
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Culinary calls for Clark County Commissioners’ support amid strike against Virgin
Ted Pappageorge said Virgin Hotels’ license should get a closer look on Wednesday, when the casino’s new executives have their gaming license application hearing in front of the Gaming Commission.
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Panel predicts record-high funding for state budget, but warns Trump policies could dampen economic outlook
The Nevada Economic forum projected that lawmakers will have $12.4 billion to construct the state general fund over the coming two years, but warned that Trump’s proposed tariffs and mass deportations could hinder employment levels. Nevada lawmakers are projected to have roughly $12.4 billion to construct the state’s general fund over the next two years,…
