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Las Vegas-Clark County Library District reopening all branches Jan. 4
Posted: Dec 12, 2020 / 08:33 PM PSTUpdated: Jan 4, 2021 / 07:15 AM PSTUPDATE 1/1/2021: The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District will reopen all of its branches beginning Monday, Jan. 4 following a temporary closure last month due to a surge in COVID-19 cases.All 25 branches will be open as CCSD classes resume Monday. Locations will remain at 25% capacity.The library district is also bringing back to help students with distance learning.Wi-fi is available in all library parking lots.For more information, .ORIGINAL STORY:LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — All 25 branches of the Las Vegas-Clark County...…Posted: Dec 12, 2020 / 08:33 PM PSTUpdated: Jan 4, 2021 / 07:15 AM PSTUPDATE 1/1/2021: The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District will reopen all of its branches beginning Monday, Jan. 4 following a temporary closure last month due to a surge in COVID-19 cases.All 25 branches will be open as CCSD classes resume Monday. Locations will remain at 25% capacity.The library district is also bringing back to help students with distance learning.Wi-fi is available in all library parking lots.For more information, .ORIGINAL STORY:LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — All 25 branches of the Las Vegas-Clark County...WW…
Judge denies bail for woman accused in deadly DUI crash that killed 2 teen girls
Posted: Aug 10, 2020 / 06:24 AM PDTUpdated: Aug 11, 2020 / 08:54 AM PDTLAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The woman accused of drinking and doing drugs before hitting and killing two Las Vegas teenagers one week ago was denied bail in court Monday.Ebone Whitaker, 38, made her first court appearance today, where her lawyer shared she is a mother of five children, ages 7 to 22, and has lived in Las Vegas for the past 15 years.Whitaker has 41 misdemeanor convictions and 18 failures to appear in court dating back to 2005.She missed two court dates last week because she was in the hospital with injuries from...…Posted: Aug 10, 2020 / 06:24 AM PDTUpdated: Aug 11, 2020 / 08:54 AM PDTLAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The woman accused of drinking and doing drugs before hitting and killing two Las Vegas teenagers one week ago was denied bail in court Monday.Ebone Whitaker, 38, made her first court appearance today, where her lawyer shared she is a mother of five children, ages 7 to 22, and has lived in Las Vegas for the past 15 years.Whitaker has 41 misdemeanor convictions and 18 failures to appear in court dating back to 2005.She missed two court dates last week because she was in the hospital with injuries from...WW…
I-Team: New numbers show where people may be catching COVID-19 in Clark County
Health district would not release data for monthsPosted: Feb 3, 2021 / 01:34 PM PSTUpdated: Feb 4, 2021 / 05:27 PM PSTLAS VEGAS (KLAS) — New data from the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) paints a better picture of where Nevadans may have contracted COVID-19.The health district began posting the information Wednesday, Feb. 3, after the I-Team and other local journalists pushed officials to release the information.According to the data, the top places of contraction since the pandemic began include restaurants, hotels and medical facilities.While the data is the first look since last...…Health district would not release data for monthsPosted: Feb 3, 2021 / 01:34 PM PSTUpdated: Feb 4, 2021 / 05:27 PM PSTLAS VEGAS (KLAS) — New data from the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) paints a better picture of where Nevadans may have contracted COVID-19.The health district began posting the information Wednesday, Feb. 3, after the I-Team and other local journalists pushed officials to release the information.According to the data, the top places of contraction since the pandemic began include restaurants, hotels and medical facilities.While the data is the first look since last...WW…
LVMPD: 21 arrests made during Saturday night’s ‘DUI Blitz’ in Summerlin, northwest valley
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Las Vegas police say 21 individuals were arrested during a Saturday night “DUI Blitz.” Multiple agencies participated in the blitz conducted in Summerlin and the northwest valley on Jan. 16.Officers made 300 vehicle stops and cited 98 people, LVMPD Traffic Bureau announced on Twitter Sunday.“Thank you to the participating law enforcement agencies who helped make our streets safer during last night’s DUI Blitz,” LVMPD Traffic stated in the tweet.Police also reported one warrant for ‘Robbery & A Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm.’× Close Ad…LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Las Vegas police say 21 individuals were arrested during a Saturday night “DUI Blitz.” Multiple agencies participated in the blitz conducted in Summerlin and the northwest valley on Jan. 16.Officers made 300 vehicle stops and cited 98 people, LVMPD Traffic Bureau announced on Twitter Sunday.“Thank you to the participating law enforcement agencies who helped make our streets safer during last night’s DUI Blitz,” LVMPD Traffic stated in the tweet.Police also reported one warrant for ‘Robbery & A Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm.’× Close AdWW…
'It’s 1776 all over again,' GOP chairman in Nevada county says Trump 'will be president for another four years'
'The next 12 days will be something to tell the grandchildren,' county party chairman writesPosted: Jan 10, 2021 / 11:52 AM PSTUpdated: Jan 12, 2021 / 05:34 PM PSTLAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Following deadly riots at the U.S. Capitol and the certification of President-elect Joe Biden’s Electoral College win, the Nye County Republican Party chairman Friday stating President “Trump will be president for another four years. Biden will not be president.”The letter comes as top lawmakers push for the president’s resignation and talks on impeachment continue. Last week, the president said there would be...…'The next 12 days will be something to tell the grandchildren,' county party chairman writesPosted: Jan 10, 2021 / 11:52 AM PSTUpdated: Jan 12, 2021 / 05:34 PM PSTLAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Following deadly riots at the U.S. Capitol and the certification of President-elect Joe Biden’s Electoral College win, the Nye County Republican Party chairman Friday stating President “Trump will be president for another four years. Biden will not be president.”The letter comes as top lawmakers push for the president’s resignation and talks on impeachment continue. Last week, the president said there would be...WW…
NEW: Nevada reports decrease in hospitalizations as test positivity rate nears 21%
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Nevada’s hospitalizations are down for the second day in a row, while the state’s test positivity continues climbing above 20 percent, data released Saturday shows.After seeing a decline for nearly two weeks, the state’s positivity rate is back up and rising, coming in at 20.9% on Friday.Nevada reported five deaths in the past 24 hours, just two days after a record-setting 59 deaths were reported. Nevada’s 14-day rolling average is now 18 deaths per day.The state reported 784 deaths in December due to COVID-19. The , state health officials noted Tuesday.The...…LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Nevada’s hospitalizations are down for the second day in a row, while the state’s test positivity continues climbing above 20 percent, data released Saturday shows.After seeing a decline for nearly two weeks, the state’s positivity rate is back up and rising, coming in at 20.9% on Friday.Nevada reported five deaths in the past 24 hours, just two days after a record-setting 59 deaths were reported. Nevada’s 14-day rolling average is now 18 deaths per day.The state reported 784 deaths in December due to COVID-19. The , state health officials noted Tuesday.The...WW…
Nevada SPCA offering free pet food for struggling pet owners every Sunday
Posted: Nov 15, 2020 / 03:03 PM PSTUpdated: Nov 15, 2020 / 06:52 PM PSTLAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The is partnering with local pet food retailer to provide a drive-thru pet food assistance for struggling pet owners.The pet food pantries will be held every Sunday. Nov. 15 was the first distribution event.The SPCA says the pandemic has been especially hard on pet parents and they want to help in anyway they can.“Seventy-five percent of Nevada’s SPCA intake is owner surrendered animals, and last month, that number [went] up. So, we’ve seen first hand the need of this community when it comes to caring...…Posted: Nov 15, 2020 / 03:03 PM PSTUpdated: Nov 15, 2020 / 06:52 PM PSTLAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The is partnering with local pet food retailer to provide a drive-thru pet food assistance for struggling pet owners.The pet food pantries will be held every Sunday. Nov. 15 was the first distribution event.The SPCA says the pandemic has been especially hard on pet parents and they want to help in anyway they can.“Seventy-five percent of Nevada’s SPCA intake is owner surrendered animals, and last month, that number [went] up. So, we’ve seen first hand the need of this community when it comes to caring...WW…
Encore at Wynn Las Vegas changes operating hours due to low demand
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Beginning Oct. 19, Encore at Wynn Las Vegas will alter its operating hours due to low demand. The resort closed at noon on Monday, and will reopen at 2 p.m. every Thursday.Encore will operate on a five-day, four-night schedule “until consumer demand for Las Vegas increases,” Wynn announced Tuesday.Hotel guests will be able to check in at Encore beginning at 2 p.m. on Thursdays, and final check out will be noon on Mondays.The Poker Room at Encore will temporarily move to Wynn Las Vegas beginning October 19 and operate 7 days a week, the resort noted. The Poker...…LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Beginning Oct. 19, Encore at Wynn Las Vegas will alter its operating hours due to low demand. The resort closed at noon on Monday, and will reopen at 2 p.m. every Thursday.Encore will operate on a five-day, four-night schedule “until consumer demand for Las Vegas increases,” Wynn announced Tuesday.Hotel guests will be able to check in at Encore beginning at 2 p.m. on Thursdays, and final check out will be noon on Mondays.The Poker Room at Encore will temporarily move to Wynn Las Vegas beginning October 19 and operate 7 days a week, the resort noted. The Poker...WW…
Nevada Legislature passes bill to mail all voters ballots amid pandemic
Posted: Aug 2, 2020 / 01:25 PM PDTUpdated: Aug 2, 2020 / 06:32 PM PDTCARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — The Nevada Legislature has passed a bill that would add the state to a growing list of states that will mail all active voters ballots in the November 2020 election amid the coronavirus pandemic.After the state’s decision to limit the number of polling places in the June primary led to voters standing in line for hours, requires counties open additional polling places.Gov. Steve Sisolak is expected to sign it into law. The Democratic-controlled Legislature passed the bill on a party-line vote, with...…Posted: Aug 2, 2020 / 01:25 PM PDTUpdated: Aug 2, 2020 / 06:32 PM PDTCARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — The Nevada Legislature has passed a bill that would add the state to a growing list of states that will mail all active voters ballots in the November 2020 election amid the coronavirus pandemic.After the state’s decision to limit the number of polling places in the June primary led to voters standing in line for hours, requires counties open additional polling places.Gov. Steve Sisolak is expected to sign it into law. The Democratic-controlled Legislature passed the bill on a party-line vote, with...WW…