‘I’m sorry,’ garbage truck driver tells jury in wrongful death case
The driver of the garbage truck that struck and killed 11-year-old Jazmin Espana in 2017 gave emotional testimony Friday at the wrongful death trial. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-las-vegas/im-sorry-garbage-truck-driver-tells-jury-in-wrongful-death-case-2419854/
20 Clark County educators get $5K at Heart of Education Awards
More than 700 Clark County School District educators were recognized Friday at the seventh Heart of Education Awards. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/education/20-clark-county-educators-get-5k-at-heart-of-education-awards-2565366/
U.N. food agency pauses aid work at U.S. pier in Gaza over security concerns
The U.N. World Food Program has “paused” distribution of humanitarian aid from an American-built pier off Gaza, due to safety concerns. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nation-and-world/u-n-food-agency-pauses-aid-work-at-u-s-pier-in-gaza-over-security-concerns-3066052/
‘Tranq’ found in illicit drug supply in Las Vegas
The tranquilizer xylazine has been detected in the local illicit drug supply, according to the Southern Nevada Health District. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/life/health/tranq-found-in-illicit-drug-supply-in-las-vegas-3058134/
Bill would ban TikTok from most US government devices
The measure, introduced as part of a $1.7 trillion spending package, would apply to the executive branch but doesn’t appear to cover Congress. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/bill-would-ban-tiktok-from-most-us-government-devices-2697505/
$785M budget for Las Vegas police gets tentative approval
The budget, a nearly 10 percent increase over last year, includes spending on police cadets and efforts to protect officers’ mental health. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-las-vegas/785m-budget-for-las-vegas-police-gets-tentative-approval-2735829/
Douglas school district hires Joey Gilbert’s firm as legal counsel
Joey Gilbert will now serve as the Douglas County School District’s legal counsel after its Board of Trustees voted to select his law firm for the job....
Henderson plans to add crossing guards at middle schools
Henderson could follow in Clark County’s footsteps and add crossing guards at middle schools in the city this upcoming school year. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/traffic/henderson-plans-to-add-crossing-guards-at-middle-schools-3076384/
Biden urges Israel to get hostages out safely
President Joe Biden said he has not directly sought assurances from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel will hold off on an expected ground invasion into...
New DACA program can continue temporarily, judge rules
There were 611,270 people enrolled in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals at the end of March. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/new-daca-program-can-continue-temporarily-judge-rules-2657782/