Hector Mejia
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Las Vegas, NV, United States
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Report: Nevada ranks 2nd in nation for employees quitting jobs
The record pace of Americans quitting their jobs in 2021 led to the term the Great Resignation. Now, a new report shows Nevada had the nation’s second-highest quit rate for employees last year. → Read More
Nevada flunks in tobacco prevention, report says
The American Lung Association released its annual report card Wednesday morning and once again Nevada received failing grades when it comes to tobacco prevention → Read More
COVID surge leads to empty shelves at local pharmacies
COVID surge leads to empty shelves at local pharmacies → Read More
Henderson ambulance company holding job fair, offering incentives
From nurses in the hospitals to paramedics on the streets, there are not enough healthcare workers. Community Ambulance in Henderson is looking to hire to fill full-time and part-time positions for paramedics, EMTs, dispatchers, and special events techs during a job fair Thursday. → Read More
N95, KN95, or KF94? What’s the difference in masks?
N95, KN95, or KF94? What’s the difference in the masks? → Read More
CCSD students begin 5-day pause due to COVID surge, staff shortage
Over 300,000 Clark County School students will not return to the classroom until Wednesday, Jan. 19 following the temporary cancellation of classes. → Read More
Golden Gate celebrates 116 years in downtown Las Vegas
The Golden Gate Hotel & Casino is celebrating another milestone as it turns 116 years old making it the oldest casino in Las Vegas. → Read More
New law bans guns without serial numbers, few exceptions
New year, new laws, and several of these are now in effect for the first time in Nevada, including banning guns without serial numbers. → Read More
220 troops from Nevada National Guard a ‘vital’ part of New Year’s Eve events
Roughly 220 guardsmen and women will ring in the New Year on the Las Vegas Strip and in downtown. → Read More
Police expect 300K to celebrate New Year’s Eve on Las Vegas Strip
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Las Vegas police are preparing for pre-pandemic crowds on the Las Vegas Strip on New Year’s Eve despite the omicron variant causing a surge in case numbers. It’s estimated there will be 300,000 people on the Strip to ring in the New Year. This year the fireworks show will return to […] → Read More
Programs available to help families in need with utility bills
Programs available to help families in need with utility bills → Read More
Catholic Charities feeds turkey, trimmings to 1K people
Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada served its annual Thanksgiving feast to those in need. Putting together a meal for 1,000 people is no easy feat and the preparations began overnight. → Read More
Veterans Day Parade in downtown Las Vegas starts at 10 a.m.
veterans day parade 2021 in downtown Las Vegas. → Read More
Dining hall for locals in need reopens downtown
This morning, Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada celebrated the grand reopening of its improved and renovated indoor dining hall with a free meal. → Read More
Nascar back this weekend at the Las Vegas Moter Speedway
Nascar is back at the Speedway this weekend and for the first time they will be allowed to have full stands in over 18 months. → Read More
UNLV Immigration Clinic expanding in the next two years
Clark County and the state are spilling the one million dollars they received and opening a new permanent UNLV Immigration Clinic in the next couple of years to directly help the community. The clinic provides free legal services to children and adults facing deportation. → Read More
Hispanic artwork exhibit tells story with colorful paper
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A colorful art form with a rich Mexican history is being featured at an art exhibit in downtown Las Vegas. The “Fruits of our Labor” exhibit is being featured for Hispanic Heritage Month at the historic Fifth Street School located at 401 S. 4th Street. The exhibit showcases the work of […] → Read More
Lake Mead water levels hit all-time low, federal water shortage declared
Lake Mead is at its lowest level ever right now and sitting at 1,067 feet. The head of the Southern Nevada Water Authority emphasized that everyone needs to do their part to conserve water. → Read More
Mt. Charleston Lodge ‘pretty much gone’ after early morning fire
The Mt. Charleston Lodge is "pretty much gone," according to Metro police at the scene of a fire this morning in Kyle Canyon. → Read More
National Association of Broadcasters cancels October show in Las Vegas
The National Association of Broadcasters has canceled its October event, and set its sights on April 2022 to return to Las Vegas. → Read More