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Some petunia varieties can stand up to our summer heat

There are lots of different kinds of petunias. For instance, the Madness Summer Series can take the heat, but petunias typically are not known for that.

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Red lights serve as a marker for those awaiting medical aid

Jimmy Bryant recently founded the nonprofit Lights 4 Love. The goal is simple: Give red light bulbs to people with health problems. The lights act as a beacon for emergency responders or others to assist the person in need.

Senior facility given initial OK

The Henderson Planning Commission recently approved a plan to build a four-story senior facility near the intersection of Carnegie Street and Horizon Ridge Parkway despite a city staff report recommending denial of the project.

Las Vegas’ hottest June ends with a 117-degree high, tying the record

The last day of June didn’t break the record for hottest day in Las Vegas, but it was pretty close — 117 degrees — which tied the record for the official weather site at McCarran International Airport, according to the National Weather Service.

Rincon de Buenos Aires offers authentic Argentina ambiance

Argentina is nearly 12,000 miles away from China and culturally, the two are several worlds apart. By plane, it takes about 21 hours to travel from Buenos Aires to Beijing.

Las Vegas man without air conditioning succumbs to heat wave

Triple-digit heat enveloping the Las Vegas Valley appeared to claim its first victim Saturday. A man in his 80s didn’t have air conditioning in his house and went into cardiac arrest, Las Vegas Fire Department spokesman Tim Szymanski said.

Frying eggs outside? Experiments to try during the heat wave

School is out and summer break is in full swing, but with temperatures expected to hit 117 degrees this week— and possibly exceed it­— it’s doubtful many kids will be playing outside.

North Las Vegas police union chief sues city

A North Las Vegas police sergeant who heads the police supervisors union filed a lawsuit against the police chief, city manager and city Thursday, according to court documents.