Las Vegas Sands may be best known for over-the-top attractions such as The Venetian gondola rides in the desert, but the global gaming giant also wants you to know about its shade trees.
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Two teenagers charged with drowning two kittens were sentenced Tuesday to 30 days in detention.
Clark County commissioners recognized Clark County Museum administrator Mark Hall-Patton and “Pawn Stars” star Richard Harrison on Tuesday for their efforts in boosting Las Vegas tourism and museum attendance.
With three-fourths of its TripAdvisor customer reviews either “very good” or “excellent,” the Super 8 motel on South Las Vegas Boulevard would seem to merit recognition as a small triumph in downtown redevelopment.
It’s true: You’re bored, and nothing’s fun. So maybe it’s time to make your own fun, with help from your siblings and friends. Grab “Get Outside” by Jane Drake and Ann Love, illustrated by Heather Collins, and bring your imagination.
I have found myself reading your columns and gleaning a great deal of information and support from them. This week though, I find I have some questions and find myself disagreeing with some of your statements.
Its first decade was an arduous one for Nevada State College. The Henderson-based school plans to mark its 10th anniversary this fall with two events, but when the school started in 2002, it had only 177 students.
There are two sides to the Shriners. There is a fun side – funny hats with tassels, clowns making balloon animals and driving tiny cars in parades. Then there is the serious side to the organization – helping children with complicated orthopedic or plastic surgery needs.
You don’t need to go to Italy for authentic Italian food when Roma Garden is in your own backyard. The wood-fired pizzas and desserts imported from Italy (tiramisu, tartufo and spumoni) only add to the Italian atmosphere.
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Being left in a car with the windows up can lead to the body overheating. In Nevada, there have been 11 children since 1998 who died from being left in cars,