Unvaccinated students pose risk to others

A tide of 400 children arrived at the Southern Nevada Health District’s main clinic each day last week. The numbers were driven by procrastinating parents scrambling to get their children vaccinated before classes begin Monday in the Clark County School District.

Manufacturing CEO credits mentors over 20 years

Mike Dreitzer credits his success to the mentors he has had in 20 years as an attorney and gaming executive in Nevada.

Before school starts, kids squeeze every bit of fun out of summer

Students in the Clark County School District resume classes Monday. But, even as summer’s end beckoned, several valley students still were finding ways to wring the last bit of enjoyment out of the respite.

Nevada Hispanic group endorses Teijeiro over Titus

An influential Hispanic group on Saturday announced it endorsed Republican Dr. Annette Teijeiro over U.S. Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., delivering a blow to the incumbent in Nevada’s 1st Congressional District.

Mayweather wants you to know he can read, is insanely rich

The boxer tweeted this on Friday night: “Read this $72,276,000.00. God bless.” with a picture of two checks — one for $31,406,000 and one for $40,870,000.

8-year-old wins PBS award by breaking free from the norm

Centennial Hills resident Oniana Boulware isn’t your typical 8 year old. 8-year-old. Although she keeps her sense of fashion, she also enjoys raising awareness about women’s right to education and the horrors of war.

Capacity crowd packs opening of SLS Las Vegas

Excitement over the opening of the SLS Las Vegas, the Strip’s first new resort since December 2010, was evident during the lavish VIP celebration. The event culminated with an elaborate fireworks display above the property shortly before midnight.

Unauthorized Hard Rock Cafe Cancun shut down

Hard Rock Cafe Cancun, which is not part of the Hard Rock International portfolio, and operating illegally as an unauthorized cafe, was closed last night by local authorities.

Surprise, surprise, surprise: I-15 exit moved

When you travel the same route every day, it’s easy to miss Nevada Transportation Department surprises, such as the exit from southbound Interstate 15 to U.S. Highway 95 that was moved earlier this month.

My City Bikes prepares to launch Vegas-based cycling mobile app

When the thought of cycling comes to mind, it often conjures images of muscular athletes in high-end spandex gear. However, a new mobile application is looking to change that.

Woman identified in apparent murder-suicide

Monica Jayne Horan, 59, of Las Vegas, died of a gunshot wound to the head, the coroner said. Her death was ruled a homicide.

Iggy Azalea takes ‘Fancy’ fall during MTV awards

Azalea fell off the stage Friday night while performing her hit “Fancy” at The Avalon in Los Angeles during an MTV Video Music Awards benefit concert.

Spikesicles give adult twist to frozen treats

Think of them as frozen cocktails on a stick — spikesicles, if you will, since Popsicle is a trademark and we can’t call them that.

Kevin Love-Andrew Wiggins trade finalized

Kevin Love is finally teaming up with LeBron James. The Minnesota Timberwolves, Cleveland Cavaliers and Philadelphia 76ers completed a delayed blockbuster trade Saturday that’s been talked about for months and on hold for 30 days.

Hiding Ebola patients declared illegal in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone has passed a new law imposing possible jail time for anyone caught hiding an Ebola patient — a common practice that the World Health Organization believes has contributed to a major underestimation of the current outbreak.

Man found with cocaine-stuffed tamales at airport

U.S. Customs and Border Protection found and seized about seven ounces of cocaine stuffed inside tamales from a passenger passing through George Bush Intercontinental Airport on Wednesday.

Graffiti artist Erni Vales brings his talents to new restaurant

It’s not a subway train car, but artist Erni Vales — credited with developing the 3-D style of graffiti art — revels in the chance to transform the walls of a new restaurant at Red Rock Resort.

 
1 shot, killed at Wiz Khalifa concert

Police say a man has died after being shot multiple times during a concert at a popular Silicon Valley music venue.

Nevadan poets making a mark on literary community

Northern Nevada has a substantial literary community and its poetry circle is a vigorous one. So far this year three of the area’s most established poets have published work, along with at least one newcomer.

Attention runners, this one’s for you

Las Vegas offers a variety of themed and charity races throughout the year for runners of different skill sets.

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