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Las Vegas Fire Department chief talks changing times, roles

Depending upon your age, you might remember those early impressions of a fireman as some guy wearing wide suspenders, leaning back on a chair in front of a little firehouse and reading a newspaper while waiting for the fire alarm to go off.

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Clark County teachers revamp quiz-bowl format to compete nationally

Like game shows get updated to have more of a “wow” factor, quiz bowls at some area high schools are getting a makeover to follow the National Academic Quiz Tournaments (NAQT) format, which has two types of questions: toss-ups and bonuses.

Asian Cultural Center raising money to reopen after devastating fire

The Asian Cultural Center had been officially open for two months this summer before it burned down in a fire that damaged six businesses at central valley strip mall. Founder Cavin Fung said it was a heavy loss for him and the 550 members it served.

Parents of Murdered Children members find strength via mutual support

Southwest resident Terri Bryson felt alone after her 23-year-old daughter Cherish was murdered three years ago. A grieving Bryson searched for support groups she could join, but she said she felt like an anomaly at the few she found.

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