Eastern to close in both directions for 10 days at US 95
Eastern at U.S. Highway 95 will shut to traffic starting at 10 p.m. Sunday and won’t reopen until 10 p.m. Oct. 13, the Nevada Department of Transportation...
MGM donates $500K for Historic Westside hyperlocal food project
The donation will be used to acquire two ready-built, plug-and-play container growing facilities, which are climate-controlled and can operate year-round. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-las-vegas/mgm-donates-500k-for-historic-westside-hyperlocal-food-project-2449875/
Titus sponsors bill to regulate, ban bump stocks
The bill would treat bump stocks like fully automatic weapons, requiring registration with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and generally banning their sale to...
Ivory-billed woodpecker, 22 other species extinct, US says
BILLINGS, Mont. — Death’s come knocking a last time for the splendid ivory-billed woodpecker and 22 more birds, fish and other species: The U.S. government on Wednesday...
Jesus Jara testifies at House education hearing — WATCH LIVE
Clark County School District Superintendent Jesus Jara will speak to congressional leaders about the impacts of COVID-19 on school reopening. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/jesus-jara-testifies-at-house-education-hearing-watch-live-2449771/
In fast-growing Southern Nevada, political boundary revisions underway
Local governments in Southern Nevada are gearing up to adopt new political boundaries based on population data from the census. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/nevada/in-fast-growing-southern-nevada-political-boundary-revisions-underway-2449412/
Rosen frustrated by Afghanistan withdrawal
Sen. Jacky Rosen was among those questioning military leaders about the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan at a hearing Tuesday. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/rosen-frustrated-by-afghanistan-withdrawal-2449408/
New COVID-19 cases decline sharply in Clark County
Clark County on Tuesday saw significant decreases in several major COVID-19 metrics, reporting 416 new coronavirus cases and 15 deaths during the preceding day. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/clark-county/new-covid-19-cases-decline-sharply-in-clark-county-2449295/
CCSD superintendent to testify before US House Subcommittee
The hearing concerns the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on students and staff, and the school district’s strategies for recovery. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/education/ccsd-superintendent-to-testify-before-us-house-subcommittee-2449270/
As Nevada animal cruelty law turns 10, advocates say work remains
Friday marks the 10-year anniversary since Nevada began prosecuting animal abuse as a felony, but activists say Nevada has a long way to go. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/nevada/as-nevada-animal-cruelty-law-turns-10-advocates-say-work-remains-2449152/