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Nevada's longest-operating school faces closure after more than a century
18+ hour, 21+ min ago (398+ words) LAS VEGAS (KTNV) " Goodsprings Elementary School, Nevada's longest-operating educational institution, could soon close its doors after trustees vote on the proposal at their April 23 meeting. Located about 30 minutes outside Las Vegas, the historic school currently serves just two students with…...
Henderson business owners struggle to survive despite recent reports showing local employment growth
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (337+ words) HENDERSON (KTNV) " While the latest Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) jobs report shows a boom in several local industries, some Henderson business owners say times are tough right now. The latest DETR jobs report shows employment is up…...
Police urge locals to sign up for Henderson Emergency Alerts
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (484+ words) I'm glad to know that there is one to keep the community connected and informed," said 20-year resident in Henderson, Emily Kearny. A great community, lots to do, and it's growing." While she loves it here, she also loves staying…...
New poll finds race for Nevada governor tightening
1+ week, 1+ day ago (686+ words) LAS VEGAS (KTNV) " A new poll finds the race for Nevada governor tightening, with incumbent Republican Joe Lombardo just slightly ahead of his chief Democratic rival, Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford. According to the survey by Arizona-based Noble Predictive Insights,…...
Power outages in Henderson affect over 8,700 customers on Saturday night
1+ week, 3+ day ago (167+ words) HENDERSON (KTNV) " This evening, Channel 13 received an email from a viewer regarding a power outage in Henderson, describing a blackout in Water Street and the surrounding area. The NV Energy outage map shows that over 8,700 of their customers are experiencing…...
Is the Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act still working?
2+ week, 5+ hour ago (773+ words) LAS VEGAS (KTNV) " The Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act was a unicorn when it was passed in 1998. Unlike public land sales in other states, proceeds from land sales in Southern Nevada would remain in the Silver State, used to…...
Henderson woman fights to keep her animals amid camel controversy
3+ week, 14+ hour ago (529+ words) HENDERSON (KTNV) " You may have seen camels Moses and Abraham around the valley at a variety of community events, but that could change soon. "Got my first camel in 2013 that was him," said Nancy Rouas, Petting Zoo 2 U owner who…...
Las Vegas man's skin cancer diagnosis highlights Southern Nevada's primary care shortage
3+ week, 1+ day ago (657+ words) LAS VEGAS (KTNV) " A Southern Nevada man's experience with skin cancer is drawing attention to a growing healthcare access problem in the region, with long wait times and a shortage of primary care providers that affects thousands of residents. Martin…...
'Can women do the job? 100% we can do the job!': Henderson firefighter says diversity creates stronger team
3+ week, 1+ day ago (405+ words) HENDERSON (KTNV) " This Women's History Month, the Henderson Fire Department says having more diversity helps to strengthen the team overall. "It comes down to diversity and inclusion," said Fire Captain Lorenzo Thomas. "Women think differently than men think, that's the…...
Nevada ranks last for youth mental health, but a new program is offering teens tools to cope
3+ week, 6+ day ago (177+ words) LAS VEGAS (KTNV) " Nevada ranks last in the nation for youth mental health and access to care, according to the 2025 State of Mental Health in America report. A Nevada-based organization is now stepping in with a program designed to give…...