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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.

Jhone Ebert Makes History as First Female Superintendent of Clark County School District

Friday, March 14 by Nick Bonsanto

Jhone Ebert has been selected as the new superintendent of the Clark County School District (CCSD), one of the largest in the United States. Ebert, who has been serving as Nevada’s superintendent of public instruction since 2019, will be the first woman to permanently... Read More.

Clark County Ends Special Education Teacher Stipend Early Amid Vacancy Concerns

Wednesday, March 12 by Nick Bonsanto

The additional pay for teachers in special education and Title I schools in Clark County School District (CCSD) is coming to an early end, as announced in a recent email to employees. This pay was initially agreed upon by CCSD and the Clark County... Read More.

Clark County Approves $7.8 Million Restoration for Flood-Damaged Lundy Elementary

Friday, February 28 by Nick Bonsanto

The Clark County School Board trustees have approved a $7.8 million plan to repair Earl B. Lundy Elementary School on Mount Charleston. This decision comes after the school suffered significant damage from the heavy rains and flooding caused by Tropical Storm Hilary in August... Read More.

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