According to a recent study, Las Vegas has seen an increase of 5.8 degrees in summer temperatures since 1970, which makes it the second fastest-warming city in the U.S. Reno, Nevada ranked first. In April 2022, Federal OSHA announced the launch of a National Emphasis Program (NEP) to protect millions of workers from heat illness and injuries. Nevada OSHA has adopted the … [Read more...] about Following Nevada OSHA’s adoption of heat guidelines, there are free resources for employers to protect employees from heat-related illness and injuries
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Publisher’s Note
The Padres are back, and so is my sanity By Kirk Kern This year has a big challenge for a lot of people, me included. When everything shut down in March, so did my job as chief executive officer of a media company that owned six rural Nevada newspapers. As a guy in my mid-50s whose main work experience has been in a form of media that has been dwindling for the last … [Read more...] about Publisher’s Note
Wet’n’Wild Las Vegas celebrates ‘heroes,’ including first responders, military and educators
During the next two weekends in September, Wet’n’Wild Las Vegas will celebrate first responders, including members of the military, law enforcement and fire and rescue agencies, as well as Clark County and Nye County teachers and support staff. Wet’n’Wild will honor those who protect and serve Southern Nevada Sept. 13-14 by offering free admission to all active fire, … [Read more...] about Wet’n’Wild Las Vegas celebrates ‘heroes,’ including first responders, military and educators
‘Cultures of Las Vegas: Mexico’ Plays Throughout September
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OcrX1ywDHw&feature=youtu.be Las Vegas’ vibrant Mexican community gets the spotlight when “Cultures of Las Vegas: Mexico” debuts on Clark County Television (CCTV) Friday, Sept. 4 at 1 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. and plays throughout the month. Guest moderated by Fox 5’s Maria Silva, the show features Irma Varela, who has been recognized by the … [Read more...] about ‘Cultures of Las Vegas: Mexico’ Plays Throughout September
Clark County Wetlands Park Stewardship Volunteers to Participate in International Coastal Cleanup Day
Clark County Wetlands Park is participating in International Coastal Cleanup Day on September 19. The Park’s volunteers will be picking up litter and trash from the vicinity of the Las Vegas Wash. The program is part of an international effort spearheaded by the Ocean Conservancy to reduce the amount of trash in the world’s oceans and waterways. Trash will be collected … [Read more...] about Clark County Wetlands Park Stewardship Volunteers to Participate in International Coastal Cleanup Day