Environmental Conservation: Avi Kwa Ame National Monument ProposalNews—March 14, 2022
On March 14, 2022, President Joe Biden was slated to designate the Avi Kwa Ame area in southern Nevada as a national monument, a decision that would protect approximately 450,000 acres of land. The announcement, which was set to take place during the President’s visit to Las Vegas, was delayed due to scheduling conflicts with...
Governor Rescinds Indoor Mask MandateNews—February 10, 2022
On February 10, 2022, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak announced the immediate lifting of the state’s indoor mask mandate, marking a significant step toward returning to normalcy after the surge of the Omicron variant. This change affected most indoor settings, including schools, where masks had previously been required. The decision came as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations...
Tragic North Las Vegas Crash Claims Nine LivesNews—January 29, 2022
A horrific crash in North Las Vegas on January 29, 2022, claimed the lives of nine people, making it one of the deadliest traffic accidents in the city’s history. The crash occurred when a Dodge Challenger, driven by Gary Dean Robinson, was speeding at more than 100 mph and ran a red light, colliding with...
