county – Audilous

Clark County DA Calls for Tougher DUI Penalties

Tuesday, May 6 by Nick Bonsanto

Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson is advocating for stricter penalties for impaired driving offenses following a tragic crash that resulted in the death of McKenzie Scott, an 18-year-old Arbor View High School senior. The incident involved Keenan Jackson, 37, who faces charges of... Read More.

HOWARD COUNTY, MD—TRAIN HITS TRUCK, NO INJURIES

Thursday, May 1 by Mark Wilson

A CSX FREIGHT TRAIN STRUCK A PICKUP AT A MOUNT AIRY RAIL CROSSING JUST AFTER 7:40 A.M. YESTERDAY. FIRE-RESCUE CREWS FOUND THE TRUCK WITH FRONT-END DAMAGE; ALL THREE OCCUPANTS DECLINED HOSPITAL TREATMENT. NO ONE ON THE TRAIN WAS HURT. INVESTIGATORS ARE REVIEWING HOW THE... Read More.

Clark County Jury Awards Tipping Point Gaming $20 Million in Caesars Lawsuit Victory

Monday, April 28 by Nick Bonsanto

A Clark County jury has awarded Tipping Point Gaming LLC a $20 million verdict against Caesars Entertainment for obstructing its market opportunities. Tipping Point, led by Sam Johnson, initially partnered with Caesars in 2014 to promote its slot-machine side-bet product. However, the relationship deteriorated... Read More.

Clark County Develops New Safety Regulations for Electric Scooters and Bikes

Monday, April 14 by Nick Bonsanto

Clark County officials are working on new regulations to address safety issues related to electric scooters, bicycles, and motorcycles, following concerns about their use in public spaces. This initiative follows Assembly Bill 485, which allows local governments to set rules for scooter rental programs.... Read More.

Clark County School Board Finalizes Contract with New Superintendent Jhone Ebert

Thursday, April 10 by Nick Bonsanto

The Clark County School Board is set to finalize a contract with Jhone Ebert, the incoming Superintendent, at their upcoming meeting. Ebert will begin her tenure on Monday with an annual salary of $385,000, and her contract is due to expire on April 14,... Read More.

Clark County Votes on Tax District for Las Vegas Athletics Ballpark Funding

Thursday, April 10 by Nick Bonsanto

Clark County commissioners are preparing to vote on establishing a tax district to help fund the new Athletics ballpark on the Las Vegas Strip. This Sports and Entertainment Improvement District would collect taxes generated by the stadium to repay bonds used to cover up... Read More.

Firefighters Contain Clark County Wetlands Fire; Park Partially Closed for Monitoring

Tuesday, April 1 by Nick Bonsanto

Firefighting crews have successfully contained a large vegetation fire that started on Monday morning at Clark County Wetlands Park in the southeast Las Vegas Valley. The fire, which burned approximately 34 acres, will continue to be monitored by crews through Tuesday to address any... Read More.

Nevada Leaders Push to Extend Clark County Police Funding Through 2057

Tuesday, April 1 by Nick Bonsanto

State Senate Democratic leaders and officials from the Las Vegas area are collaborating to extend a Clark County property tax levy for an additional 30 years. This levy, originally approved by voters in 1996, supports a program funding over 800 officers in the Metropolitan... Read More.

From Lunch Program Beneficiary to Clark County Superintendent Jhone Eberts Inspiring Educational Journey

Monday, March 24 by Nick Bonsanto

Jhone Ebert's journey from a student benefiting from free-and-reduced lunch programs to becoming the superintendent of the Clark County School District is a testament to her dedication to education and student success. Raised by a single mother who emphasized the importance of learning, Ebert... Read More.

Clark County Revives Free Tree Initiative to Combat Rising Urban Heat

Saturday, March 22 by Nick Bonsanto

Clark County is addressing the increasing heat by reopening its Community Canopy Project in collaboration with the Arbor Day Foundation. This initiative offers residents a chance to plant one of 2,300 free, water-efficient trees to help combat the rising temperatures. The trees are intended... Read More.

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