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Henderson cleanup, education day will be held Saturday

The city of Henderson is hosting Henderson Shines, an annual community cleanup and education day, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. Residents will have the opportunity to recycle, donate household items, have documents shredded and dispose of hazardous household materials.

Cold front brings high winds, dust advisory to Las Vegas

A cold front that moved across the Las Vegas Valley Tuesday night brought wind gusts of up to 40 mph and led to a dust advisory that will be in effect until late Thursday afternoon, meteorologists and health department officials said.

Quick-acting brothers save autistic sibling from burning trailer

Pungent smoke filled Draven Avila’s lungs, waking him before dawn Tuesday. What he saw next, flames consuming the top of his double-wide trailer home, sparked the 16-year-old into action.

Downtown redevelopment takes center stage at Smith Center

The Strip may get most of the attention, but its neighbor to the north, downtown Las Vegas, continues a major transformation as investors and developers pour hundreds of millions of dollars into redevelopment.

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Las Vegas panel backs continued public arts funding

A proposal to change the way Las Vegas funds public art didn’t impress critics on the city’s recommending committee who rejected the idea.

Salmonella behind Firefly diners’ illness

Salmonella made dozens of people sick after eating at the Firefly Tapas Kitchen and Bar on Paradise Road last week, health officials said Tuesday. At least 39 people fell ill after eating at the popular eatery, prompting the Southern Nevada Health District to close the restaurant Friday.

Shops seek new fans on Free Comic Book Day

Las Vegas is home to an impressive 17 comic shops, and on Saturday, every one is participating in Free Comic Book Day.

Support group reaches out to parents of special needs kids

Summerlin Hospital Medical Center recently began offering a monthly support group for parents and caregivers of children with serious medical conditions.

Summerlin artist is reality TV’s go-to leather guy

If you’re a fan of the History Channel’s “Pawn Stars” or “Counting Cars,” chances are you’ve seen Steve Gilworth on TV, or at least his work. Gilworth, 61 and a Summerlin resident, is the owner/operator of Hammered Hide Leatherworks.