Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of September.
Good morning, Henderson.
🚧 Accidents
State data show traffic deaths are down nearly 12% with 230 fatalities from Jan.
1 through August compared to 261 last year (including a 25% drop in Clark County) even as rural counties saw over 300% increases and Las Vegas recorded 84 crashes by Sept. 15.
🎓 Education
The Las Vegas Bowl Huddle backed local classrooms with a record $50K grant and visited Lyal Burkholder Middle School in Henderson on Tuesday, Sept.
15. Public school educators in Clark County can apply for funding for classroom projects from Sept. 14 through Nov. 1.
For the 2025-2026 school year, the Nevada Report Card shows CCSD improved graduation rates + student attendance.
Elementary and high school students saw gains in English scores, and 73% of 353 schools maintained+improved their star ratings.
Clark County School District will cut its budget by another $51.6 million this fall to address declining enrollment and rising employee costs (a move that may lead to schedule changes and larger class sizes), and officials are working with lawmakers to adjust funding.
The reductions add to previous cuts made this spring.
🏛️ Government
Attorney General Aaron Ford participated in a SafeNest town hall on Monday where he backed faster nonprofit funding and a new tracking process from the first 911 call through sentencing.
Sen. Nicole Cannizzaro will join a similar town hall on Sept. 21 and Gov. Joe Lombardo will take part on Oct. 1.
🏥 Health
Pharmacist Federico Ramirez Junior of CVS urged Henderson residents to get their annual flu shot before flu season arrives because the vaccine’s protection wanes over time (the CDC advises vaccination by the end of Oct.).
Walk-ins and appointments are available at local CVS locations.
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