Nevada Gaming Commission approves Bally’s regulatory request
Nevada Gaming Commissione’s unanimous vote of Bally’s Corp., company registration paves way toward ominichannel operations strategy. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/nevada-gaming-commission-approves-ballys-regulatory-request-2467955/
Clark County COVID cases, hospitalizations rise for 2nd straight day
New COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations edged higher in Clark County for the second straight day Thursday as deaths and the test positivity rate remained unchanged. Original article:...
Facebook has a new name
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said his company is rebranding itself in an effort to encompass its virtual-reality vision for the future, what Zuckerberg calls the “metaverse.” Original...
Video from Sisolak crash released: ‘This thing hit me so hard’
Las Vegas police have released bodycam video from the police response to an Oct. 17 car crash involving Gov. Steve Sisolak. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/nevada/video-from-sisolak-crash-released-this-thing-hit-me-so-hard-2467779/
Application period for CCSD’s 41 magnet schools now open
Applications for next school year can be submitted through Jan. 11. A lottery will be held if more applications are received than there are seats. Original article:...
House passes bill to get mental health support for first responders
Legislation modeled after Nevada laws to provide confidentiality to first responders who participate in mental health counseling was passed in the House on Wednesday. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/house-passes-bill-to-get-mental-health-support-for-first-responders-2467202/
School Board leader to hold news conference ahead of bid to oust her
Clark County School Board President Linda Cavazos will speak with reporters at 4 p.m. ahead of a meeting Thursday where fellow trustees will consider removing her as...
FDA panel endorses COVID-19 vaccine for kids
The U.S. moved a step closer to expanding COVID-19 vaccinations for millions more children as a panel of government advisers on Tuesday endorsed kid-size doses of Pfizer’s...
Sex harassment claims, autopsy delays, lax oversight plagued coroner’s office
The office under former coroner John Fudenberg faced accreditation warnings, and employees complained of harassment and retaliation. Fudenberg still received generous raises and bonuses. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/investigations/sex-harassment-claims-autopsy-delays-lax-oversight-plagued-coroners-office-2467046/
Coroner vs. medical examiner: Should Clark County switch systems?
National experts are recommending that all coroner’s offices transition to be headed by a medical examiner, but few have made the change. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/investigations/coroner-vs-medical-examiner-should-clark-county-switch-systems-2466987/