Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 13th of August.
Good morning, Henderson.
🎓 Education
Clark County School District announced Wednesday it will offer free meals for students for the 2026–27 school year (part of the National School Lunch Program).
The initiative aims to support families and ensure students get nutritious meals.
🌲 Environment
Local and federal leaders met in Las Vegas today at an annual water summit to discuss Colorado River conservation amid ongoing negotiations and a pending environmental study.
Officials noted that Southern Nevada’s water use has dropped despite rapid population growth & that shared cuts are needed.
🏛️ Government
The Nevada Department of Transportation will close the ramp connecting southbound U.S. 95 to southbound Interstate 15 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Monday, Sept.
16, Tuesday and Wednesday for final Project Neon work, so drivers should plan ahead for temporary delays.
After more than 10 months of negotiations, Transdev and Teamsters Local 631 reached a tentative deal that resumed paratransit service at midnight today in Southern Nevada.
The agreement now awaits union ratification as the company works to restore reliable transportation.
🏥 Health
Henderson Hospital will end its maternity and NICU services around Sept.
30 to convert its maternity unit into 32 surgical rooms and expand the NICU to 32 beds by end of 2027 — the hospital will ensure gynecological emergencies are still covered and help 100 staff find other positions locally.
🏈 Sports
The sale of the Lakers to a group led by Bob Iger is reshaping NBA expansion plans and may clear the way for new Las Vegas bidders.
Clark County Commissioner Tick Segerblom (who met with multiple groups) said this move opens local opportunities as several figures look to bring pro basketball to the area.
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