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Southern Nevada leaders make pitch for Tule Springs National Monument

Sensing economic promise in a trove of prehistoric artifacts, Southern Nevada leaders asked Congress Thursday to grant special status to rich fossil grounds on the northern edge of the Las Vegas Valley.

Spirit of recovery to propel Pink Paddlers at Henderson’s regatta

With one hand wrapped firmly on the base of the paddle and the other gripping the top, the 20-woman team pushes the dragon boat off the marina wall of Lake Las Vegas and begins another Sunday morning practice.

Pink paper, fundraising event tout breast cancer awareness

For the fourth consecutive year, the Review-Journal printed its editions Wednesday on pink newsprint in recognition of October as breast cancer awareness month. The proceeds from retail sales, as well as the money raised at Wednesday’s Pink Paper Day Breakfast event, will go to Susan G. Komen of Southern Nevada and the American Cancer Society.

Army medic, Henderson pen pal reveal Afghanistan war ‘On Two Fronts’

It has an eye-catching cover, nearly 500 pages and a way for readers to see photos and watch video clips of what a straight Nevada soldier experienced in combat in Afghanistan while his gay friend, a Las Vegas entertainer, worried about his safety.

Harry C. Levy spent decades working in public service

Harry C. Levy was once a name that loomed large in Las Vegas. Now it can be viewed on the sign outside the Las Vegas Housing Authority apartments Harry C. Levy Gardens, 2525 W. Washington Ave. It’s a legacy he was proud of.

Three indicted in torture, killing of homeless man in Las Vegas

Three people were indicted on murder charges in the torturing and killing a homeless man in August, prosecutors said Wednesday. The victim’s ankles were bound with electrical tape and he was strangled, beaten and stabbed before being stuffed inside his own suitcase.