Astrid Mendez
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Travelers dealing with record heat in Southern Nevada
The high temperatures continue in the Las Vegas valley, and it's not just our bodies that are feeling the consequences. Air travel and traffic are also being impacted, which could affect your travel plans. → Read More
Thousands of job-seekers attend hiring event at Las Vegas Convention Center
Hundreds of jobs are up for grabs. Employers are interviewing -- and hiring on the spot -- at the Las Vegas Convention Center. It's the biggest job fair we've seen since the pandemic started. 13 Action News Reporter Astrid Mendez spoke to job-seekers trying to get back to work. → Read More
Las Vegas neighborhood shows its patriotism on 4th of July
Some neighborhoods are also throwing their own kind of celebration, even though they don’t have parades. → Read More
Officials stress firework safety ahead of sales in Southern Nevada
The end of June is approaching and that means the Fourth of July is on the horizon with fireworks going on sale in Clark County on Monday. → Read More
How to avoid car trouble amid extreme Las Vegas heat
With such extreme heat in Las Vegas, touching the steering wheel of a car can feel like your hands are burning, which is exactly what can happen to the outside of the vehicle. Maintenance is especially important if you haven't been taking care of your car during the pandemic. → Read More
Record heat in Las Vegas' forecast with Excessive Heat Warning starting Monday
The Las Vegas valley is about to experience some very high temperatures starting Monday and some were already feeling the hot temperature over the weekend. → Read More
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada helps Las Vegas residents concerned about evictions
Many Las Vegas residents struggling to pay their rent or mortgage are worried about being forced out of their homes, especially as the end of the month nears and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's evictions moratorium is set to expire. → Read More
DREAMers graduate from Nevada State College
Six recipients of the TheDream.US scholarship graduated today from Nevada State College. → Read More
North Las Vegas community members graduate from citizen police academy
A dozen residents graduated from the Hispanic Citizens Academy after learning for 10 weeks, one day a week, all about the North Las Vegas Police Department. → Read More
Las Vegas organization helping 'dreamers' pay fee for application
$495 dollars is the cost of the application fee for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. → Read More
ID.me issues delay some Nevada Unemployment Insurance payments
ID.me, the new verification system used by the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, or DETR, is having some issues. → Read More
Henderson restaurant owner says staff and customers are key to success
Thank you! That's what one owner of a new Henderson restaurant is expressing to his customers. Business is picking up after opening their doors during the pandemic. → Read More
Computer chip shortage caused by pandemic is causing delays with new cars
If you're looking for a new or used car, you may be up for a challenge. → Read More
Students, parents react to possible COVID-19 vaccine mandate at Nevada colleges
Some higher education students and parents say COVID-19 vaccines should be mandated in order to return to campus in Nevada, while others believe getting a vaccine should be a choice. → Read More
Hundreds celebrate 5 de Mayo at Las Vegas festival while, for many Mexicans, it's just another day
When you think of Cinco de Mayo in Las Vegas, eating, drinking and having fun come to mind. Many people, regardless of their country of origin, use the day to celebrate Mexican influence and contributions to the U.S. However, for some Mexican families, it’s just another day. → Read More
Foundation for Recovery helping addicts in Las Vegas on path to recovery
Battling addiction is not an easy task for many people who have struggled with alcohol and drugs. → Read More
As Holy Week starts some return to in-person services, others stay virtual
The second Passover and Palm Sunday since the pandemic began over a year ago. → Read More
Las Vegas racecar driver returns to track 21 years after near-death crash
The OPTIMA Search for The Ultimate Street Car is currently happening at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. → Read More
Las Vegas Strip starting to welcome more tourists back
If it seems more people are visiting Las Vegas, you certainly aren’t wrong. → Read More
Las Vegas area students host mental health car parade on The Strip
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — "Make noise for mental health awareness” is the message from students at Legacy School. Today, they participated in a car parade along the Las Vegas Strip to raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing. This activity was part of the “Lifting Our Voices for Equity” (LOVE) project, from the Jobs for Nevada’s Graduates program. Their ultimate goal is to work towards creating a… → Read More