In one of the most brazen crimes of the 1990s, two masked men kidnapped Kevyn Wynn, daughter of Strip casino mogul Steve Wynn, from her Las Vegas condo. The high-profile case fell into the lap of federal prosecutor Tom O’Connell. Now retired, O’Connell will join the Museum in-person as he recounts the dramatic rescue of Wynn’s daughter and how investigators tracked down the … [Read more...] about The Mob Museum to Present “Vegas Abduction: The Inside Story of the Kevyn Wynn Kidnapping” January 21, 2021
Clark County
More Than 48 Marquees Throughout Las Vegas Shine Blue to Recognize National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
On Thursday, Jan. 14, marquees on the Las Vegas Strip, Downtown and the Las Vegas Ballpark, home of the Las Vegas Aviators, lit up in blue as part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) Foundation’s Go True Blue Campaign in commemoration of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. “We are grateful for the support that … [Read more...] about More Than 48 Marquees Throughout Las Vegas Shine Blue to Recognize National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
Communities In Schools of Southern Nevada Expands its Reach to One in Four Title I Schools with Addition of Two Schools
Communities In Schools of Southern Nevada (CIS), an affiliate of the fifth largest state office of the nation’s leading dropout prevention organization, is widening its footprint and reaching even more students and families in need by adding two schools to its network: Ollie Detwiler Elementary School and Raul P. Elizondo Elementary School. CIS’ network in Clark … [Read more...] about Communities In Schools of Southern Nevada Expands its Reach to One in Four Title I Schools with Addition of Two Schools
U.S. Attorney’s Office And FBI Announce Federal Charges and Arrests In December 2020 Human Trafficking Takedown
U.S. Attorney Nicholas A. Trutanich and Special Agent in Charge Aaron C. Rouse of the FBI announced today a federal human trafficking takedown in the District of Nevada. With this takedown, the District of Nevada closes out 2020 having filed more human trafficking cases than in any previous year. Human trafficking — a crime that involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion … [Read more...] about U.S. Attorney’s Office And FBI Announce Federal Charges and Arrests In December 2020 Human Trafficking Takedown
St. Jude’s Ranch for Children Begins Healing Center Project for Child Victims of Sex Trafficking with Soil Survey Donated for $1
St. Jude’s Ranch for Children kicked-off the initial stages of its Healing Center construction project to provide safe therapeutic homes for child victims of sex trafficking. The non-profit organization has selected Grand Canyon Development Partners, EV&A Architects, and Taney Engineering to move forward on the design and development of the Healing Center, the first of its … [Read more...] about St. Jude’s Ranch for Children Begins Healing Center Project for Child Victims of Sex Trafficking with Soil Survey Donated for $1
RTC, City of Henderson and Clark County Collaborate on Adaptive Traffic Signal Pilot on Eastern Avenue to Reduce Congestion and Improve Travel Time
The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC), together with the City of Henderson and Clark County, launched a smart adaptive traffic signal pilot program in Southern Nevada, along 14 intersections on Eastern Avenue between Beckler Drive and Pebble Road, to reduce traffic delays and congestion and improve travel time. Instead of using … [Read more...] about RTC, City of Henderson and Clark County Collaborate on Adaptive Traffic Signal Pilot on Eastern Avenue to Reduce Congestion and Improve Travel Time
Silver State Schools Credit Union Celebrates 70 Years of Excellent Member Service
Las Vegas based, Silver State Schools Credit Union (SSSCU), a premier financial cooperative owned and operated by its members, announces it is celebrating 70 years of serving the educational and Southern Nevada community. On January 2, 1951, Harold McKay, a Clark County educator in the 1940’s, along with six other educators, founded what is now known as Silver State Schools … [Read more...] about Silver State Schools Credit Union Celebrates 70 Years of Excellent Member Service
RTC Partners With Transit App to Provide Real-Time Crowding Information
The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) has partnered with Transit to provide customers with real-time crowding information directly via the Transit app. This new feature helps riders make informed decisions about trip planning and social distancing. “As we continue to navigate through this pandemic, we are operating our … [Read more...] about RTC Partners With Transit App to Provide Real-Time Crowding Information
Las Vegas City Council Ratifies New Public Safety Leadership
At today’s meeting, the Las Vegas City Council unanimously ratified the selections of new Las Vegas Fire & Rescue Chief Jeff Buchanan and Department of Public Safety Chief Louis Molina. Both were selected for their positions by City Manager Jorge Cervantes following a recruitment process. Buchanan has been the senior deputy fire chief since he joined … [Read more...] about Las Vegas City Council Ratifies New Public Safety Leadership
Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Acquires Assets of the Las Vegas Monorail Company
Today the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) closed on its transaction to acquire the assets of the Las Vegas Monorail Company, preserving an important transportation option in Las Vegas and ensuring it can operate in the coming years. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court approved the sale on Nov. 24, 2020. The transaction also allows for other transportation options … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Acquires Assets of the Las Vegas Monorail Company