By Megan Messerly/The Nevada Independent The hospitals across Nevada have grown quiet. Elective surgeries have been delayed. Patient volume is down. Expectant mothers who might have brought a troupe of family members and friends with them for delivery are now limited to a single visitor. Hospitalized kids, too, are generally limited to one parent. Most everyone else in … [Read more...] about Calm before the storm: Nevada hospital workers grapple with mask shortages, staying safe as coronavirus cases grow
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Message from the Publisher
So, I started this website about a year ago as an experiment to see if a hyperlocal website could gain enough traffic to be a viable business venture. … then I basically ignored it because my regular job and other aspects of life took precedence. But my regular job and other aspects of life basically were turned upside down a couple of weeks ago. The company I ran, which … [Read more...] about Message from the Publisher
‘Flushable’ wipes clogging pipes
The Clark County Water Reclamation District is reminding the community to stop flushing personal wipes, even those with “flushable” on the packaging. During the recent “run” on toilet paper in local stores (and emphasis on disinfecting surface areas), many customers have increased their purchase and use of personal wipes. General Manager Tom Minwegen said, “We know personal … [Read more...] about ‘Flushable’ wipes clogging pipes
Las Vegas Rescue Mission & Urban Underdogs Team Up to Hold Socks and Dog Booties Drive for the Homeless and their Pets
The heat is rising around the Las Vegas Valley, making the pavement and roads dangerous to both humans and animals. Understanding this unique need, Las Vegas Rescue Mission (LVRM), a nonprofit that provides aid to the homeless and hurting members of the southern Nevada community, is teaming up with Urban Underdogs Corp., a non-profit organization created to help animals in … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Rescue Mission & Urban Underdogs Team Up to Hold Socks and Dog Booties Drive for the Homeless and their Pets
Aviators hope to fly high against Bees
By theVLHangar.com A week ago, the Las Vegas Aviators took three of four games against the Salt Lake Bees in the Las Vegas Ballpark. The Bees get a chance at revenge beginning today when the teams face off in a five-game series in Utah. Jorge Mateo/LV Aviators photo Just like when they met last week, the Aviators are in second place in the Pacific Coast League Pacific … [Read more...] about Aviators hope to fly high against Bees