Nevada adds 1,179 COVID cases, 20 deaths as positivity rate hits 14%
The data posted by the Department of Health and Human Services raised the state’s totals to 353,746 cases and 5,874 deaths. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/nevada/nevada-adds-1179-covid-cases-20-deaths-as-positivity-rate-hits-14-2408724/
Longtime District Court judge in Las Vegas to step down
District Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez, who served on the bench for 17 years, has submitted her resignation effective later this year. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/courts/longtime-district-court-judge-in-las-vegas-to-step-down-2408628/
Desert tortoise deaths raise concerns as solar farms solve energy need
The loss of the tortoises illustrates the challenges of bringing alternative energy sources to the Mojave Desert while still protecting its biodiversity. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/science-and-technology/desert-tortoise-deaths-raise-concerns-as-solar-farms-solve-energy-need-2408456/
‘Racing’ to vaccinate: FEMA steps into Las Vegas as cases rise
Vaccine hesitancy and lacking access continue to be hurdles as coronavirus cases remain on the rise in the state. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/racing-to-vaccinate-fema-steps-into-las-vegas-as-cases-rise-2408389/
‘Not acceptable’: Sisolak blasts vaccination rate of Nevada prison staff
Gov. Steve Sisolak on Tuesday told state officials that the number of fully vaccinated Nevada prison employees is “atrocious.” Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/nevada/not-acceptable-sisolak-blasts-vaccination-rate-of-nevada-prison-staff-2408199/
California bear cub rescued after burned in wildfire
An injured bear cub that was rescued after it suffered burns in a California wildfire is being nursed back to health at a wildlife center at Lake...
Nevada senators, Dems vote to advance controversial BLM nominee
A decades-old tree-spiking investigation loomed over a Senate vote Tuesday in which Democrats narrowly prevailed. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/nevada-senators-dems-vote-to-advance-controversial-blm-nominee-2408127/
Nevada reimposes indoor mask mandate in high-transmission areas
Clark County would be affected by the directive from Gov. Steve Sisolak, which aligns with a new recommendation earlier in the day from the Centers for Disease...
Interstate 15 shut down at US 95 amid heavy police presence
Interstate 15 is shut down in central Las Vegas amid a heavy police presence on the interstate near Sahara Avenue. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/traffic/interstate-15-shut-down-at-us-95-amid-heavy-police-presence-2407904/
Hospitalizations for COVID-19 in Nevada at peak levels of last summer
Updated data from the Department of Health and Human Services posted on the state’s coronavirus website showed 1,143 people hospitalized with confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19,...
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