Nevada COVID-19 deaths remain stubbornly high even as new cases recede
The state passed the latest in a year-and-a-half’s worth of grim milestones on Friday as the state’s COVID-19 death toll surpassed 7,000. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-nevada/nevada-covid-19-deaths-remain-stubbornly-high-even-as-new-cases-recede-2447729/
Bob Herbert, longtime aide to Harry Reid, killed in car crash
Bob Herbert worked for Reid for nearly two decades and was a veteran of the U.S. Army and Nevada Air National Guard. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/nevada/bob-herbert-longtime-aide-to-harry-reid-killed-in-car-crash-2447570/
Taliban hang body in public; signal return to past tactics
Taliban officials announced that the four were caught taking part in a kidnapping earlier Saturday and were killed by police. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nation-and-world/taliban-hang-body-in-public-signal-return-to-past-tactics-2447547/
Sexual harassment lawsuit filed against Las Vegas construction firm
EEOC alleges Focus Companies Group of Nevada allowed supervisors to sexually harass employees and retaliating against those who reported experiencing harassment on the job. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/courts/sexual-harassment-lawsuit-filed-against-las-vegas-construction-firm-2447195/
Nevada lawmakers hopeful that $1.2T infrastructure bill will pass
The bill contains funding for Nevada priorities including Interstates 11 and 15, water projects and rural broadband access. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/nevada-lawmakers-hopeful-that-1-2t-infrastructure-bill-will-pass-2447173/
Afghan refugees arriving in Nevada this week
The Biden administration is scrambling to screen and place about 37,000 refugees from the war-torn country in areas where sponsors or relatives live. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/nevada/afghan-refugees-arriving-in-nevada-this-week-2446980/
Nevada tops 7K COVID-19 deaths as Clark County case rate drops
Clark County on Friday reported 564 new coronavirus cases and 14 additional deaths over the preceding day, according to data from the Southern Nevada Health District. Original...
Southern Nevada agencies seek housing, services for Afghan refugees
Refugee resettlement agencies in Southern Nevada are searching for housing and other support as they prepare for Afghan immigrants to come to the state in coming weeks....
Clark County health officials discuss booster shot logistics — WATCH LIVE
The Southern Nevada Health District is hosting a news briefing to outline preliminary plans for rolling out COVID-19 booster shots. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-las-vegas/clark-county-health-officials-discuss-booster-shot-logistics-watch-live-2446894/
Stores hiring for holidays; some to offer more hours to current workers
Many retailers are announcing plans to hire thousands of seasonal employees for the holidays, but some are opting to offer more hours to current employees. Original article:...