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Golden Nugget guest hospitalized after fire

A man was rushed to University Medical Center in critical condition Thursday morning after suffering from smoke inhalation in a fire on the 22nd floor of the Golden Nugget in downtown Las Vegas.

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Death of hiker ruled accidental

A 46-year-old hiker whose body was found Saturday at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area died after falling several hundred feet, authorities said Wednesday.

Paiute officers keep peace in downtown Las Vegas

A slow day is a good day for the nine officers of the Las Vegas Paiute Police Department. Many people don’t even know they’re there, based on about 18 acres of tribal land on Main Street near Washington Avenue. That’s fine with them.

Body identified as missing Red Rock hiker Ronald Kirk

When Ronald Kirk disappeared in Red Rock Canyon in January, hundreds scoured the conservation area calling his name. Kirk’s body was finally found Saturday in rocky area with established trails running through it, not far from one of Red Rock’s most popular challenges, Turtlehead Peak.

Kids of divorced parents might not feel need for counseling

In your column, published in the Las Vegas Review-Journal on Feb. 5, you spoke about unions that are “inherently pathological.” Your brief description fit my marriage to a T.

Help available for veterans looking to further education

Adjusting to a college environment from high school is hard enough. For those who have been away at war during the past decade, an ally on campus can make a big difference. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and the College of Southern Nevada have resource centers to help veterans interested in higher education.

Adventure race to put would-be warriors to the test

Las Vegas Sports Park is gearing up to host the Scorpion Warrior Adventure Race on Saturday, with a 2½-mile run and a wet and dry obstacle course planned.