Clark County has received limited funding to support families enrolling students in the School Daze Program. As a result of COVID-19 and the continued closure of public school facilities, School Daze is a program where school age children can participate in distance learning in a supervised and socially distanced environment. Any student who qualifies for free or reduced … [Read more...] about Clark County to Offer Free Registration in School Daze Program
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Commissioner Naft, Las Vegas Raiders to Honor First Responders on Sept. 11
Southern Nevada’s Emergency Response Agencies Invited to Nominate a First Responder to Help Raise the Flags at Allegiant Stadium. On Sept. 11, 2020, at 6:30 a.m. Clark County Commissioner Michael Naft will honor first responders at Allegiant Stadium by having a representative from each Southern Nevada emergency response agency take part in a ceremonial flag-raising event … [Read more...] about Commissioner Naft, Las Vegas Raiders to Honor First Responders on Sept. 11
Welcome Sign Shines with Lights of Hope
The Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign was surrounded by hundreds of Lights of Hope bags this evening in support of Nevadans who have been touched by cancer. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network organized the display, which consisted of more than 300 small paper bags decorated with names and pictures of Nevadans who have battled cancer. Pictures and video of … [Read more...] about Welcome Sign Shines with Lights of Hope
WGU to Grant $1 Million in Online Access Scholarships to Close the Digital Divide Learning Gap
Western Governors University (WGU), an online nonprofit university, will grant high-speed internet access and provide devices to new and current WGU students who need and can’t afford them through its Online Access Scholarship program. The scholarship program is part of a broader WGU initiative aimed at working with policy makers and private industry to close the digital … [Read more...] about WGU to Grant $1 Million in Online Access Scholarships to Close the Digital Divide Learning Gap
Welcome to Las Vegas Sign Goes Purple and Gold to Celebrate Women’s Suffrage
Clark County commissioners, U.S. Congresswoman Dina Titus, and women’s rights groups including the League of Women Voters of Nevada turned the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign purple and gold to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment, which secured American women’s constitutional right to vote. Wednesday, Aug. 26 is the 100th … [Read more...] about Welcome to Las Vegas Sign Goes Purple and Gold to Celebrate Women’s Suffrage