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335 lives lost on Nevada roadways in the state's latest year-to-date fatal report

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335 lives lost on Nevada roadways in the state's latest year-to-date fatal report


LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The latest year-to-date fatal report from the Nevada Department of Public Safety — Office of Traffic Safety shows fatal crashes have gone up across the state by 2.45% compared to last year.

According to the state, the biggest contributing factors to these fatalities are impaired driving and speeding.

As of their Oct. 31 data collection, across the entire state, 335 lives have been lost — with 93 being pedestrians and 51 being unrestrained motorists.

  • For Clark County, 80 pedestrian fatalities have been reported up to October 2024. This is a 25% increase from the number of pedestrian fatalities in October 2023, which was 64.
  • For Clark County, 31 unrestrained motorist fatalities have been reported up to October 2024. This is a 6.06% decrease from the number of unrestrained motorist fatalities in October 2023, which was 33.

Other statewide fatalities include:

Nevada Department of Public Safety — Office of Traffic Safety

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The state is reporting that Clark County comes in with the most fatal traffic crashes at 239 as of October. This is a 14.9% increase for the county compared to the number of fatalities in October 2023 — which was 208.

This data provided by the state is only current as of Oct. 31. We know that the number of fatal crashes in Clark County has already gone up since, as we have reported on several fatal crashes already in the first 10 days of November.

What is being done about this?

Back in October, Channel 13 reported on what the state is doing to combat the increases in traffic fatalities.

WATCH | How the state plans to combat the rise in fatal crashes this year

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292 lives lost: How the state plans to combat the rise in fatal crashes this year

The Nevada Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) is a multi-year, multi-agency initiative designed to reduce the number of fatal crashes in Nevada to zero.

SHSP establishes itself as a framework to identify key contributors to fatal crashes that agencies use to create statewide goals and plans such as the “Don’t Kill a Dream” safety campaign.

To learn more about Zero Fatalities Nevada, visit their website by clicking the link here.

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Officials are reminding drivers to buckle up and follow the speed limit — and do not get behind the wheel if you are impaired. The cost of a rideshare is better than the cost of legal trouble or a lost life.





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LETTER: Let’s consider how much growth Southern Nevada can accomodate

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LETTER: Let’s consider how much growth Southern Nevada can accomodate


Neither of the authors of “Homesteading 2.0” (Dec. 15 Review-Journal) lives in Nevada. Yet, they believe they are qualified to advocate for increased development of our public lands.

To date, much new development has focused on luxury housing and green energy projects, rather than the need for affordable housing. While the authors acknowledge our successful conservation efforts, they fail to mention that current residents are being heavily regulated by the water authority, facing penalties, and pressured to reduce water usage. Lawns are being replaced with desert landscaping, and ongoing development to accommodate growth is contributing to the urban heat island effect. This growth has led to more congested roadways, wildlife encroaching into urban areas due to habitat loss and reduced access to recreational spaces that residents once enjoyed.

One of the defining features of Las Vegas was the open space surrounding the valley, which has long been a unique advantage of living in the Southwest. We must carefully consider how much growth we are willing to support moving forward.

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Nevada City’s 9th Annual Public Menorah Lighting heading indoors due to Thursday rain forecast

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Nevada City’s 9th Annual Public Menorah Lighting heading indoors due to Thursday rain forecast


Due to rainy weather forecast, the Annual Menorah Lighting in Nevada City has been moved indoors to The Miners Foundry (325 Spring St, Nevada City). Co-sponsored by Chabad of Grass Valley and The Miners Foundry, this special and FREE Chanukah celebration will take place on Thursday, December 26, at 4:00 p.m., and the public is invited to join the fun.

This year, for the first time ever, the event will feature the lighting of a 12-foot illuminated menorah, the largest and brightest in Nevada County. The menorah lighting promises to be an inspiring and memorable moment, bringing the community and our elected officials together to celebrate the message of Chanukah.



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Nevada County Properties | Recreation Realty, Inc. returns to historic Highway 20 location in newly expanded community hub

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Nevada County Properties | Recreation Realty, Inc. returns to historic Highway 20 location in newly expanded community hub


Celebrating 50 years in business, Nevada County Properties | Recreation Realty, Inc. is thrilled to announce the consolidation of their two offices, Broad Street Nevada City and Hwy 20 at Harmony Ridge to its original home on Highway 20, Nevada City, at Harmony Ridge, this December! This move not only brings the company “back to its roots” but also provides the community with a newly expanded and renovated hub for convenience and connection.

The updated building is now home to three unique businesses: Nevada County Properties | Recreation Realty, Inc., Tour of Nevada City Bicycle Shop Outpost, and Harmony Ridge Market, offering residents and visitors a one-stop destination for real estate inquiries, outdoor recreation needs, and a local deli and convenience store all at the entrance to the popular Scotts Flat Lake recreation destination.



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