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Clark County Education: 18,248 Asian students were enrolled in district in 2022-23 school year

By Las Vegas City Wire | Jul 12, 2024

In Clark County district, 18,248 Asian students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Nevada Accountability Portal.

Enrollment Analysis: American Indian or Alaskan Native students comprised 0.3% of Clark County's district student body in 2022-23 school year

By Las Vegas City Wire | Jul 12, 2024

In Clark County district, 965 American Indian or Alaskan Native students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Nevada Accountability Portal.

Clark County's women's football teams did not receive any funding in 2023

By Las Vegas City Wire | Jul 12, 2024

Women's football teams from Clark County received no funding during the 2023 season, unchanged from the previous year.

Music videos filmed at iconic Las Vegas locations

By Las Vegas City Wire | Jul 11, 2024

Las Vegas features a lively atmosphere with diverse destinations for everyone to explore and enjoy. An intriguing fact that may surprise many is that several locations across the city have been featured in music videos spanning various genres, from indie to rock. For music enthusiasts and videographers alike, discovering these spots can add an exciting new dimension to your visit and help you tick off items from your bucket list. Even better, most of these iconic spots are conveniently located within the downtown Las Vegas area.

Five surprising facts about mayors Carolyn Goodman and Oscar Goodman

By Las Vegas City Wire | Jul 11, 2024

Coming to Las Vegas in 1964 was a gamble, but this pair hit the jackpot. They have been married for more than 60 years and collectively have spent 25 years in the mayor's office. Known as Carolyn Goodman, the current mayor of Las Vegas, and Oscar Goodman, the former mayor of Las Vegas, they have many stories to tell. Here are five facts that may surprise you.

Clark County's men's football teams receive $17,669,012 in 2023

By Las Vegas City Wire | Jul 9, 2024

Men's football teams from Clark County received $17,669,012 during the 2023 season, up 43.2% from the previous year.

From Silver State Times

2023: College of Southern Nevada charges some of the lowest tuition rates and fees for in-Nevada students

By Silver State Times | 9 months ago

College costs for in-state students at College of Southern Nevada, in Las Vegas, were $4,110 in 2023, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Las Vegas City Wire area weekly mass times

By Las Vegas City Wire | Jul 6, 2024

The following parishes in the Las Vegas City Wire coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Las Vegas man sentenced for distributing methamphetamine and heroin

By Las Vegas City Wire | Jul 5, 2024

A Las Vegas man was sentenced Tuesday to 97 months in prison for selling large amounts of methamphetamine and heroin in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas offers diverse attractions for UFO enthusiasts

By Las Vegas City Wire | Jul 2, 2024

Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) continue to captivate the public's imagination, with sightings of strange lights in the sky fueling curiosity about extraterrestrial life. In 2021, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) published a report on UFOs and Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP), which had been requested by Congress in 2020. The report confirmed that many recent UAP sightings could not be explained and raised concerns about potential national security threats. As a result, federal officials have committed to improving scientific data collection...

Las Vegas Weekly announces winners of "Best of Las Vegas" awards

By Las Vegas City Wire | Jul 1, 2024

On July 1, 2024, Las Vegas Weekly announced the winners of its annual Best of Las Vegas awards. The publication recognized a diverse range of talent, entertainment, and culinary excellence within the city limits.