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4 spots to enjoy a winter hike in Southern Nevada

Getting off to a rocky start in the new year can be a good thing, if you’re taking advantage of Southern Nevada’s bounty of hiking opportunities.

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Las Vegas Jewish leader praises Netanyahu’s speech to Congress

Elliot Karp, president of the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas, applauded Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for telling Congress on Tuesday that Israel is ready to make “generous” territorial concessions for peace.

Thousands in Las Vegas area report out-of-state drivers

It’s been nine months since the Las Vegas Township Constable’s Office enacted its Pay Your Fair Share program. More than $211,000 has been collected since the program’s inception in August. Deputies have issued about 2,200 citations, and the constable’s office received 5,900 inquiries about the program — mostly hot-line calls reporting suspected drivers.

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Residents will be able to bid on 18 of Southern Nevada’s most eligible firefighters during the 12th annual Fire and Rain Firefighter Bachelor Auction, hosted by the Firefighters of Southern Nevada Burn Foundation.

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Sierra Smith, 14, has earned the Girl Scout Silver Award, the highest award given to a Girl Scout cadette.

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The Silverton has announced that vocal group Mosaic will headline the property’s recently renovated event space, Veil Pavilion.

Las Vegas’ punk bowling and music fest returns

This weekend is the 13th annual Punk Rock Bowling and Music Festival, with the bowling events scheduled for Sam’s Town, 5111 Boulder Highway, and the music events at a number of venues in downtown Las Vegas. Events run from Friday through Sunday.