Clark County and the city of Las Vegas are accepting applications for both new shelters and grant money to serve the homeless.
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Clark County officials plan to spend $12 million to combat chronic absenteeism and truancy in schools, hoping that increasing classroom attendance will reduce juvenile delinquency.
The Oct. 22 event will cover what’s required to start and operate a business in the county as well as explain support services and resources.
Experts say more Native Americans are moving to Clark County because of its strong economy, employment opportunities and proximity to tribal land in nearby states.
A revived Asian-American Pacific Islanders Community Commission met for the first time Wednesday, pursuing a long-held goal to build a community center in Las Vegas.
The boundary in Clark County where it is illegal to shoot guns was expanded this week to include Lovell Canyon Road and areas in the southwest and northeast portions of the Las Vegas Valley.
Dr. Joe Iser, chief health officer of the Southern Nevada Health District, on Thursday announced his retirement from the district.
Las Vegas police are investigating a break-in that happened sometime between Friday night and Saturday morning at the Clark County Republican Party headquarters.
The Raiders could pay Clark County $1.1 million per year to lease two lots to enhance parking operations tied to the $2 billion 65,000 fan capacity Allegiant Stadium.
State and county officials are moving forward on a stalled effort to build a memorial commemorating the 1 October shooting victims.
The Southern Nevada Health District wants new or higher fees for inspections, but businesses say the plan would eat into their thin bottom lines.
For two consecutive years, Greg Zanis planted 58 handmade white crosses at the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign. But this year, because of safety concerns, the memorial will move downtown.
Tanya Flanagan, president of the Susan G. Komen Nevada board of directors, has declared her intention to run for the Clark County Commission.
The Nevada Commission on Tourism approves diverting a portion of sales tax revenue to support a tourism improvement district for Area 15 in Las Vegas.
Clark County Commissioner Justin Jones outlined steps this week he’d like to take to fight climate change, including hiring a sustainability director and adopting an action plan similar to the city of Reno.