Team at work building competition glider in Henderson

In the spirit of famous fliers such as Icarus, the Wright brothers or Amelia Earhart, the Henderson-based team, We “CAN” Do It, is preparing to take flight at the Red Bull Flugtag Challenge Sept. 21 in Long Beach, Calif.

USA Taekwondo National Tournament winner works to impact students lives

Even though Master Daniel Jackson claimed another gold medal from the USA Taekwondo National Tournament in July, his real reason for training and teaching martial arts isn’t awards. It is to see the impact in people’s lives.

 
Wildfire’s ashes raining into San Francisco water supply

A raging wildfire in Yosemite National Park rained ash on the reservoir that is the chief source of San Francisco’s famously pure drinking water, and utility officials Monday scrambled to send more water toward the metropolitan area before it becomes tainted. Nearly 3,700 firefighters battled the approximately 250-square-mile blaze.

Break dancing is a way of life for Henderson hip-hop star

“Jabbawockeez” dancer Abenamar “B-boy Ben” Honrubia has spent more than 15 years break dancing, which has not only turned into a career and a show on the Strip but also resulted in his winning numerous competitions.

Titus ‘honored’ to care for legend’s desk

At her district office in Las Vegas, Dina Titus sits at the desk that once belonged to U.S. Sen. Howard Cannon, also a Democrat, in Washington, D.C. He served Nevada in the Senate from 1959 until he was upset in his bid for a fifth term in 1982 by Republican Chic Hecht.

 
Second suspect arrested in death of WWII veteran

Spokane Police on Monday arrested a second teen suspect in last week’s beating death of an 88-year-old World War II veteran who authorities say likely fought back against his attackers.

Kerry: Syria’s chemical arms use ‘moral obscenity’

Secretary of State John Kerry says chemical weapons were used in Syria and is accusing President Bashar Assad of destroying evidence. Ratcheting up criticism of Syria’s alleged chemical weapons use, Kerry called last week’s attack a “moral obscenity” that should shock the conscience of the world.

Is Coke’s 127-year-old recipe the same? Not quite

Coca-Cola keeps the recipe for its 127-year-old soda inside an imposing steel vault that’s bathed in red security lights. Several cameras monitor the area to make sure the fizzy formula stays a secret.

 
Second suspect arrested in death of WWII vet

Spokane Police on Monday arrested a second teen suspect in last week”;s beating death of an 88-year-old World War II veteran who authorities say likely fought back against his attackers.

Trump calls New York attorney general a ‘hack’ in wake of lawsuit

Donald Trump on Monday defended his Trump University as a booming success for student entrepreneurs and blasted New York’s attorney general, who called it a scam. “This is a political hack looking to get publicity,” Trump said.

Reunited for good

After more than 20 years apart, Helen Eglas reunited with her birth daughter, Mika Maro, through Catholic Charities. This month, they volunteered at a Cut-a-Thon event and raised nearly $2,400 for the charity’s adoption services.

Pools plan last splashes for summer

Two valley water parks plan to open their pools to pooches Sept. 14 to mark the end of the swimming season. The Desert Breeze Aquatic Center and Black Mountain Aquatic Complex will have open swim times for large and small dogs.

‘Yarnstormers’ beautify valley with knitting creations

A knitting a crocheting group at the West Flamingo Senior Center hosted a “Yarn-a-Thon” event this month, creating yarn flower murals. The group plans more meetings throughout the year.

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