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Veteran Vegas newsman Steve Schorr dies

Updated November 13, 2020 - 4:26 pm

Steve Schorr was synonymous with the city in which he lived and worked for four decades.

“One cannot separate the names Las Vegas and Steve Schorr, for in every thought of media, TV, community involvement, and unlimited generosity of spirit, Steve Schorr exemplified what has been best,” Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman texted Friday on her and husband and former Mayor Oscar Goodman’s behalf. “Steve represented a consummate partner in building our fabulous community, and his passing has left a huge void of the goodness of this fine man. We will miss him but smile at all the cherished memories he has left with us.”

Schorr, a 40-year Las Vegas newsman and avid proponent of countless civic causes, died Thursday from natural causes, a family spokeswoman confirmed Friday. He was 74.

Schorr was famous in Las Vegas for his four-decade career as a news anchor for three network affiliates: KSNV Channel 3 (NBC), KLAS Channel 8 (CBS), and KTNV (Channel 13).

Schorr also was well-known for his time with Cox Communications, where he previously served as vice president of public and government affairs. He was proud of his family, including wife Holly; sons Darrin, a captain with the Clark County Fire Department; and the late David Schorr; his grandchildren, along with the students — past and present — at his namesake Steve Schorr Elementary School in Las Vegas.

Schorr was known for his indefatigable leadership and support of several Southern Nevada organizations. During one period, he served on the board of directors of 20 Las Vegas nonprofits.

Most recently, Schorr has served as executive vice president of government relations for Fierro Associates Inc., and founded the “Under The Vegas Sun” entertainment and newsmaker show.

Schorr garnered several state and regional award for broadcast journalism, including a pair of Emmy Awards for his work as an anchor. He also was honored with two National Freedom Foundation Awards, a Headliner Award and an Armstrong Award for Broadcasting.

Donation and funeral services are pending.

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