Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots near or exceed $400M
Lines for lottery tickets could be longer than normal in California and Arizona as combined jackpots approach $800 million. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nation-and-world/powerball-mega-millions-jackpots-near-or-exceed-400m-2438066/
Sisolak praises firefighters who battled Caldor blaze near Tahoe
At the edge of the half-tamed Caldor Fire, Gov. Steve Sisolak visited with fire crews Friday for an up-close look at the work that helped keep the...
Firefighters chase new fires ignited by lightning in California
Firefighters were diverted from the huge Caldor Fire south of Lake Tahoe to fight multiple overnight lightning fires throughout El Dorado County. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nation-and-world/firefighters-chase-new-fires-ignited-by-lightning-in-california-2437846/
Here’s what’s in the $1T infrastructure package for Western water
A $1 trillion infrastructure bill garnered bipartisan support in the U.S. Senate. It includes more than $8 billion for Western water infrastructure. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/nevada/heres-whats-in-the-1t-infrastructure-package-for-western-water-2437826/
She tried to oust Fiore. Now she faces a misdemeanor.
Molly Taylor, founder of the Expel Michele committee, is scheduled to go to trial Monday for not revealing Fiore’s list of detractors. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/las-vegas/she-tried-to-oust-fiore-now-she-faces-a-misdemeanor-2437814/
Regents authorize COVID-19 vaccination mandate for NSHE employees
Nevada’s higher education system will require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with a Dec. 1 target date for implementation. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/education/regents-authorize-covid-19-vaccination-mandate-for-nshe-employees-2437610/
Health board votes to require vaccinations for all prison employees
The Nevada Board of Health voted Friday to require vaccinations for all Department of Corrections employees and workers at state institutions with “vulnerable populations.” Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/nevada/health-board-votes-to-require-vaccinations-for-all-prison-employees-2437542/
Nevada sees biggest 1-day jump in new COVID-19 cases since Jan. 22
The state reported 1,552 new coronavirus cases over the preceding day along with an increase in the two-week daily average from 859 to 876. It also reported...
Nellis Air Force Base marks 9/11 with 20th anniversary ceremony
The Nellis Fire and Emergency Services 9/11 Memorial Ceremony is scheduled to start at 8 a.m. Friday. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/military/nellis-air-force-base-marks-9-11-with-20th-anniversary-ceremony-2437380/
StartUpNV offers new database of startup scene in Las Vegas
StartUpNV launched a platform Thursday in partnership with the city of Las Vegas to offer a list of Las Vegas-based startups with data such as funding rounds...