Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of July.
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📰 Economy
County officials reported that passenger traffic at Harry Reid Airport fell 9.3% in June compared with last year — a sign of shifting travel habits.
🎓 Education
The Clark County School District welcomed 400 new educators at its New Teacher Kickoff event where teachers received essential training and updates (including a new sick leave donation agreement).
The event prepared educators for the upcoming school year.
Nevada State University and CCSD announced a districtwide expansion for the Direct Admissions Program for eligible graduating seniors (no application fee is needed).
The program has admitted over 400 students since its 2024 launch and will ease the transition from high school to college.
🌲 Environment
Seven states including Nevada await federal guidelines on water cuts from the Colorado River as reservoir levels drop — new plans may affect water supplies for local cities, farms and tribal lands.
🏛️ Government
Hoover Dam reopens to the public today after cableway system repairs — the site was closed on Monday to allow maintenance crews to complete work.
Project Neon crews are finishing punch list work on the $1 billion roadway that remains busy; NDOT says the ramp from southbound U.S. 95 to Interstate 15 at the Spaghetti Bowl will be closed overnight, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday starting Monday, Sept.
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🏥 Health
Touro University med students are surveying sun exposure, sunscreen use, and skin cancer awareness to guide local health education efforts.
The study will gather key data on sun safety practices among residents.
The Clark County Coroner’s Office reported 46 heat-related deaths this year (41 confirmed and five pending) while UMC Hospital treated 69 heat illness cases and 10 burn injuries in July; officials say high temperatures, medications, and physical exertion may have raised risks.
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