Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of May.
Good morning, Henderson.
Safety experts warned residents to inspect their grills and clean off excess grease before grilling this Memorial Day since grill fires have caused thousands of home fire incidents between May and August.
The Clark County Fire Chief stressed grills should be placed at least 10 feet from buildings—keeping children and pets 3 feet away to prevent accidents.
Memorial Day marked the start of the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer in Nevada— a period noted as especially hazardous for teen drivers— and traffic safety experts reported that 48 people died on Clark County roads last summer, with pedestrian fatalities leading the count.
All road users are urged to stay alert and follow traffic rules as this dangerous period continues.
On Sunday, a federal judge ruled in favor of the ACLU after hearing arguments against the school district's regalia policy that limited decorations on graduation caps and gowns.
The decision now covers 41 upcoming graduations and lets students show their cultural or religious identities—changes that many say uphold the First Amendment.
A federal judge sided with the ACLU on Sunday and allowed thousands of students—including senior Corie Humphrey, who wanted to wear a stole with 'Black Girl Magic'—to wear cultural or religious symbols on their graduation caps and gowns ahead of 41 ceremonies.
The ruling gives the district one day to revise its policy that banned unapproved decorations or else face further legal action.
Lawyers for Harvard University asked a Clark County judge for updates on a probate case involving a will that gives Harvard $3 million from late Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh — the hearing is set for June 5 as his family manages his estate.
Governor Lombardo signed Senate Bill 451 to extend a property tax boost for adding police officers and Assembly Bill 530 to let county commissioners extend a fuel tax for another decade—both actions coming as the legislative session nears its conclusion next Monday.
These laws set up annual fuel tax adjustments in counties like Clark County based on highway and street construction costs.
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