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JERRY LEWIS: SAVING LIVES THROUGH MDA WAS HONOR

August 21, 2011 - 8:15 am

(Photos courtesy of Glenn Pinkerton/ Las Vegas News Bureau)
Jerry Lewis says his years of service to the Muscular Dystrophy Association helped make him a star.
Lewis said Saturday that he made his reputation in show business by saving lives. His remarks came during his acceptance speech at the Nevada Broadcasters Association dinner at Red Rock Resort, where he received a lifetime achievement award.
It was his first public appearance since he and the MDA parted ways earlier this month.

Las Vegas Aces A'ja Wilson. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Las Vegas Aces to visit White House to celebrate 2023 WNBA title

By Jessica Hill / RJ

April 26, 2024 - 10:00 am

President Joe Biden will welcome the Las Vegas Aces to the White House on May 9 to celebrate their championship season, according to the White House.

Use of skimming devices at ATMS on the rise in Southern Nevada

By Sean Hemmersmeier / RJ

April 26, 2024 - 10:41 am

Financial losses are in the millions of dollars, law enforcement officials said during a Friday morning press conference.

What has voter participation looked liked in Nevada’s primaries in last 20 years?

By Jessica Hill / RJ

April 26, 2024 - 7:00 am

Voter participation has ranged from around 17 percent to more than 30 percent over the years.

Israel and Ukraine: Where Nevada GOP Senate candidates stand on foreign aid

By Jessica Hill / RJ

April 26, 2024 - 7:00 am

Republican Senate candidates facing off in the June 11 primary are staunch supporters for Israel, but few support sending aid to Ukraine.

Security devices at Walgreens are designed to slow down shoplifters. (Hugo Martin/Los Angeles T ...

‘The bane of retail’: To prevent theft, many stores now lock up all kinds of items

Marisa Gerber Los Angeles Times

April 26, 2024 - 7:02 am

Detergent and deodorant, toothpaste, the entire shampoo aisle. “It’s all locked up,” Corey Potter sighed.

U.S. Reps. Susie Lee, clockwise, from top left, Dina Titus and Steven Horsford, all Nevada Demo ...

Native and transplants: Where your federal representatives are from

By Jessica Hill / RJ

April 26, 2024 - 6:00 am

Three of Nevada’s congressional members are born and raised in Nevada, while the other three moved to the Silver State. Here’s where your Nevada rep is from.

CCSD retirees allowed to fill ‘critical’ teaching jobs

By Jeff Burbank / RJ

April 26, 2024 - 9:04 am

The Clark County School District is looking to make it easier to hire retired employees to fill “critical” vacant teaching, other jobs.

Yo-Yo Ma plays the cello during the World Central Kitchen's memorial service at the National Ca ...

Chef: Aid workers killed by Israeli airstrikes represented the ‘best of humanity’

By Ellen Knickmeyer and Rebecca Santana The Associated Press

April 25, 2024 - 5:23 pm

Speaking at Washington National Cathedral, José Andrés said there was no excuse for the killings and he called for an investigation into the deaths.

The seal of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seen before an FCC meeting to vote o ...

Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers

By David Hamilton AP Technology Writer

April 25, 2024 - 5:20 pm

The Federal Trade Commission on Thursday voted to restore “net neutrality” rules that prevent broadband internet providers from favoring some sites and apps over others.

Las Vegas substitute teacher arrested after fight at high school

By Ricardo Torres-Cortez / RJ

April 26, 2024 - 11:34 am

Clark County School District police have arrested a man connected to a student-teacher fight at Valley High School on Thursday.