Nevada
Here's how a YMCA program eases Nevada’s childcare struggles for local families
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — In Nevada, 74% of families with children under the age of 6 cannot access affordable childcare. The SkyView YMCA’s Early Learning Village is working to address that issue.
“When you shop around, it gets scary, it gets daunting,” said Ryanne Shea-Brink, a Las Vegas parent who struggled to find childcare.
Shea-Brink eventually found the Early Learning Program at SkyView— which she said brought much-needed relief.
“It’s such a relief because you’re constantly worried about your child’s environment,” Shea-Brink said. “But, when we pick her up and see her happy, you can finally take a breath and say, ‘Okay, this is great.’”
Shea-Brink said her 4-year-old daughter, Riley, feels at home at the YMCA, largely due to the caring staff.
Every time we walk in—whether it’s through the front door or into her preschool group—the staff is all smiles and hugs. They’re always so happy and excited to show her everything.
Affordability is a key factor for many families and SkyView YMCA offers various financial options.
Erica Stegall, executive director of SkyView YMCA, said nearly half of the families in the program receive financial assistance.
45% of our families actually pay zero, thanks to partnerships with private entities.
“We also fundraise to help subsidize another 55% of our families, keeping childcare costs low so parents can redirect those funds back into their households.”
Shea-Brink said she is grateful for the program.
“It’s safe, it’s supportive, and it’s a really great community,” she said. “I’m so glad my daughter gets to be a part of it.”
Vice President JD Vance’s visit to Las Vegas this week could lead to travel issues around Southern Nevada.
Vance is scheduled to land in Las Vegas on Tuesday when he’ll be a guest speaker at a MAGA Inc. fundraiser at an undisclosed location, according to The Washington Post.
Vance will remain in Las Vegas until Wednesday where he’ll be a featured speaker at the Bitcoin 2025 Conference being held at The Venetian.
A temporary flight restriction for VIP movement in place over Southern Nevada between 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, and 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, according to Federal Aviation Administration records.
Despite the temporary flight restriction, flight impacts related to Vance’s visit at Harry Reid International Airport are not expected, according to airport spokesman Luke Nimmo.
Temporary traffic issues should be expected anywhere near Vance’s motorcade travels in the Las Vegas Valley this week, including near Reid Airport and The Venetian. Typical presidential and vice-presidential visits can see temporary shutdowns of portions of the Airport Connector Tunnel, the 215 Beltway, Interstate 15 and Las Vegas Boulevard, as the motorcade travels around Las Vegas.
Other surface roads near the airport and The Venetian such as Tropicana Avenue, Spring Mountain Road/Sands Avenue are also routinely affected during presidential visits.
The Metropolitan Police Department didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment on potential Vance motorcade road impacts.
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LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – A 68-year-old man died days after a south Las Vegas Valley crash, police said.
According to Nevada Highway Patrol, police responded to a crash on Friday, May 2, around 2:40 a.m. at southbound I-15 near mile marker 28.
Police said the rider of a black Honda VT750 Shadow motorcycle rode on I-15 south. The motorcyclist reportedly failed to stay in their lane.
The rider entered the right paved shoulder and hit the St. Rose Parkway overpass.
The motorcycle overturned and stopped on it’s left side.
Officials identified the rider as Timothy Edward Muniz. He was taken to the hospital where he died a little over a week later.
NHP says the death marks the 29th traffic related fatality for this year.
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