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By Sergeant Keegan Doty Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Northeast Area Command / Overton Resident Section We just wanted to give everyone a heads-up in reference to some minor traffic changes that will be enforced during this year’s Clark County Fair and Rodeo. The stop signs at Hardy Avenue/Frehner Avenue and Lyman Street will be switched, starting Friday, … [Read more...] about Traffic flow plan for upcoming Clark County Fair routes
Public Safety
Southern Nevada enduring record March heat
Clark County opened splash pads across the region on March 20 because of unprecedented high temperatures. The Southern Nevada Health District and community partners are reminding residents and visitors that the desert heat can be dangerous. The annual “Beat the Heat Southern Nevada” campaign provides public education and resources to help people stay safe during the … [Read more...] about Southern Nevada enduring record March heat
FBI agents present cybersecurity workshop
The Retirement Health Care Advisory Board sponsored a cybersecurity workshop for clients and friends at the Holiday Inn Resort on Tuesday, Feb. 24. Between the morning and the afternoon session, 127 people attended the informative talk given by FBI Special Agents Aaron Woodill and Ally Coffey of the Las Vegas Fraud Division; Bailey Schauer, community outreach specialist for the … [Read more...] about FBI agents present cybersecurity workshop
Mesquite structure fire leads to fatality
At approximately 1:46 a.m. on Wednesday morning, Feb. 11, Mesquite Fire Rescue responded to a report of a structure fire at 261 Sun Valley Dr. in Mesquite, Nevada. Smoke alarms were going off, but it is unknown if they were within the unit or adjacent units. Upon arrival, firefighters found an active fire within a residential apartment unit. Crews immediately initiated a … [Read more...] about Mesquite structure fire leads to fatality
SNHD Community Outreach Meeting: Septic System Regulations
The Health District is hosting a community outreach meeting to share details and gather public input on proposed septic system regulations. The Health District is updating its septic regulations to protect drinking water, prevent pollution of the environment, and avoid costly cleanups in the future. Septic systems that are aging or located near the water table can allow … [Read more...] about SNHD Community Outreach Meeting: Septic System Regulations
OPD5 crew gives safety demo to VVES students
“Don’t be like Freddy!” That was a frequent refrain voiced by members of the Overton Power District No. 5 (OPD5) line crew when they visited the fifth-grade students at Virgin Valley Elementary School (VVES) on Wednesday, Feb. 4. Freddy is a gaunt and skeletal character on the OPD5 power line safety demonstration trailer. And if you suspect that maybe Freddy has come in … [Read more...] about OPD5 crew gives safety demo to VVES students
Police warn parents to educate kids about prank legalities
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department at the Overton Substation is warning parents to educate their kids about the legality of pranks such as social media fads. Moapa Valley residents have been speaking out on social media about safety concerns regarding a couple of recent incidents involving teenagers. LVMPD Sergeant Keegan Doty said the incidents were not the result … [Read more...] about Police warn parents to educate kids about prank legalities
Mesquite Police Department warn of card skimmers
The Mesquite police issued a warning last week about card skimmers discovered at local gas stations, proof of fraud crimes. On Jan. 15, the Mesquite Police Department issued a warning on social media that two reports had been received regarding card skimmers found at two different gas station locations. They said at the time of the initial report that there was no … [Read more...] about Mesquite Police Department warn of card skimmers
Authorities give directions on how to use roundabouts
With the recent increase of vehicle accidents and the death of an e-biker, authorities have provided some significant directives concerning the proper methods of traveling within a roundabout. “Basically, always drive to the right side of the island, stay in your lane, switch lanes only on a dotted line when safe to do so, with a proper signal,” Mesquite Police Department … [Read more...] about Authorities give directions on how to use roundabouts
Police warn senior citizens of prevalence of scams
Detectives Andrew Castaneda and David Alejos of the Mesquite Police Department informed residents of Del Webb Sun City of a growing epidemic of scams, schemes and swindles. Almost 100 attended the Sept. 24 event at the Pioneer Center and were provided information about fraudulent activity and ways to protect themselves. Grandparent scams, tech support fraud, government … [Read more...] about Police warn senior citizens of prevalence of scams