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HIPAA Searches Surge 1,000% as Training, AI and Healthcare Compliance Demand Spike
HIPAA training searches are surging nationwide, with some compliance and certification queries rising more than 1,000% as healthcare privacy demands expand across industries.
Las Vegas Sign Lights Up Blue and Green for Donate Life Month as 700 Nevadans Await Transplants
LAS VEGAS (Las Vegas News) — The Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign lit up blue
Elon Musk questions homelessness funding incentives, sparking policy debate
Elon Musk says homelessness funding incentives may sustain the crisis, raising questions about NGO models, policy
City of Las Vegas Approves New Development Incentives for Redevelopment Areas
The City of Las Vegas City Council unanimously approved new and expanded incentive programs to support businesses and housing in redevelopment areas.
Clark County seeks employer partners for 2026 Summer Business Institute
CLARK COUNTY, Nev. — Clark County is seeking businesses and organizations to serve as employer partners for its 2026 Summer Business Institute (SBI), a workforce development initiative that provides paid, career-focused internships for local high
Las Vegas to Host 2027 College Football Championship
Las Vegas will host the 2027 College Football Playoff National Championship at Allegiant Stadium, with officials projecting a major economic boost for Southern Nevada.
Clark County Launches $750,000 Grant Program to Revitalize Spring Mountain Corridor
Clark County has launched a $750,000 Corridor Improvement Grant Program to support storefront, safety, and placemaking upgrades along the Spring Mountain Corridor, home to Las Vegas’ Chinatown and Koreatown.
Clark County Fire Department EMS-18 Becomes First in Nevada to Carry Whole Blood for Trauma Care
Clark County Fire Department’s EMS-18 is the first fire apparatus in Nevada equipped to carry and administer whole blood, a move expected to significantly improve survival rates for trauma patients suffering severe
New LVMPD officers sworn in after completing academy training
A new class of Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officers has completed academy training and taken the oath of office, clearing them to begin active duty assignments across Clark County.
Clark County Hosts Holocaust Exhibit Highlighting Moral Choice and the Power of Being an Upstander
Clark County is hosting a Holocaust education exhibit at the Government Center examining moral responsibility, historical choices, and the role of upstanders in society.
LVMPD Breaks Ground on New Skye Canyon Substation in Northwest Las Vegas
Las Vegas police leaders and county officials broke ground on a new LVMPD substation in Skye Canyon, aimed at improving response times and public safety in the rapidly growing northwest valley.
Trump Says U.S. Carried Out ISIS Strike in Nigeria
President Donald J. Trump said the United States carried out a military strike against ISIS militants in Nigeria, according to a statement posted late Christmas Day
Howard Heckethorn Elementary students donate toys through Las Vegas Fire & Rescue partnership
Students at Howard Heckethorn Elementary School organized a holiday toy drive in partnership with Las Vegas Fire & Rescue to support children in need across Southern Nevada.