🟣 ‘I’m going to miss this place.’ Southern Nevadans lament closing of Primm lottery store. The Nevada Independent
“The Primm lottery outlet has long been one of the top-producing sales locations in California, according to state lottery officials. The store is closing along with the casinos and a majority of the other services … To the lottery customers, it seemed odd the store would close, given the California Lottery ranks the location as its No. 1 outlet for ticket sales.”
🟣 Clark County renames Cesar Chavez Park in east Las Vegas. KSNV
“County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to adopt the new name of Mariachi Park for the grounds at Radwick Drive and Owens Avenue. Officials say the new name is meant to reflect the neighborhood’s deep cultural roots and traditions.”
🟣 Federal workplace rules shift to combat heat exposure. KNPR
“There is no federal standard for heat protection. Federal Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) officials do conduct random inspections in high-risk industries when the National Weather Service issues advisories or warnings. However, every state has different goals and regulations. Nevada’s plan requires employers to develop a written safety plan, with mandatory risk assessments.”
🟣 Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives. The Associated Press
“For decades, low-cost carriers thrived by offering fares that traditional airlines often couldn’t match without losing money. But that edge has weakened as the ‘big three’—American, Delta and United—got better at tailoring prices to different travelers, and as JetBlue, Southwest and other airlines that long positioned themselves as less expensive alternatives began chasing higher-paying customers.”
