Clark County
Coverage of Clark County in the Nexus archive.
- Las Vegas newspaper pushes county to hand over public records
The Las Vegas Review-Journal has won a court ruling requiring Clark County to release documents related to a conflict-of-interest investigation into Jimmy Floyd, a former Construction Management Division manager. Clark County argued it had multiple investigations and delayed compliance, but the judge rejected these claims, ordering the county to provide all relevant records and setting a hearing for potential civil penalties.
- Deputy breaks window to rescue toddler left in car while parents shopped
A Clark County deputy rescued a 2-year-old toddler from a parked car in Vancouver, Washington, after the child was left inside while the parents shopped. The parents were charged with reckless endangerment, and Child Protective Services was notified. The deputy broke the car window to free the child, who had been in the vehicle for 16 minutes on a 92-degree day.
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Nevada’s state primary
Nevada's state primary features Gov. Joe Lombardo facing six Republican challengers and six Democrats competing for the gubernatorial nomination. Key races include U.S. House contests, state offices, and a Henderson mayoral election. Clark and Washoe counties are critical for statewide primary outcomes.
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Nevada’s state primary
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo will face six Republican challengers in the state primary, while six Democrats compete for the nomination. Other races include U.S. House primaries and a mayoral election in Henderson. Dark-money groups are heavily funding the gubernatorial contest.
- OhioSEE program is providing glasses to students in about 230 school districts in 15 counties
The OhioSEE program provides free comprehensive eye exams and glasses to kindergarten through third-grade students in 230 school districts across 15 Ohio counties. Administered by the Ohio Department of Health, the $10 million pilot program has conducted nearly 1,900 exams and distributed 1,200 pairs of glasses, aiming to address vision care gaps for underinsured or underserved children.
- Judge sentences Nevada mom for drowning young son, daughter: 'I will remember your case forever'
A Las Vegas mother, Jovan Trevino, was sentenced to life in prison for drowning her two children, Christopher Fox and Gihanna Fox, in bathtubs in 2021. She pleaded guilty to the crime and apologized for her actions. The sentencing was handed down by District Judge Carli Kierny.