Southern Nevadans can help in Hunger Action Month

September is Hunger Action Month, making it the perfect time to recognize the impact of hunger throughout Southern Nevada and the diverse ways each of us can be a part of the solution. Tackling hunger is a critical first step to creating long-term success and a stronger community.

Veterans jobs fair planned in Vegas

Vegas PBS will host a veterans job fair Wednesday for National Guard and Reserve service members, their spouses, discharged veterans and retirees to connect them with military-friendly employers looking to fill entry-level to mid-management positions.

‘My Africa’ still rings true today

Athol Fugard’s powerful work “My Children! My Africa!,” delving into South Africa’s legislature enforced Apartheid, is currently being presented in a top-notch production by Nevada Conservatory Theater.

Eye protection strongly recommended for athletes on all levels

According to the National Eye Institute, eye injuries are the No. 1 cause of blindness among children in the United States. And about 90 percent of sports-related eye injuries could be prevented by wearing protective gear, the institute adds.

Venue’s first concert draws few people, high energy

One stage, two bands, a 40-year-old man getting caked in the face and a night of rain became the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center’s grand concert opening Saturday night.

One juvenile dead in Decatur shooting

A man died in a shooting that closed a southwest valley intersection Sunday night, Las Vegas police said.

NASA explorer arrives at Mars

NASA’s Maven spacecraft arrived at Mars late Sunday after a 442 million-mile journey that began nearly a year ago.

Personal trainer pursues dream with Las Vegas gym

Sidney Wilson used his lifelong passion for fitness to start a training facility. Though Get Vicious Training Facility has only been open two months, he has been training people nearly 20 years.

Seahawks’ Shead proposes to girlfriend after win

Seattle Seahawks cornerback DeShawn Shead kept the celebrations going following the Seahawks big 26-20 win in overtime over the Denver Broncos on Sunday by proposing to his girlfriend center field.

Electric car report: Nevada needs to do more

Landing the Tesla Gigafactory was a huge economic victory for Nevada by most accounts, but the state needs to do much more at the end point of production to promote electrical vehicle use, according to a report by a nonprofit group promoting energy efficiency.

49ers’ Kaepernick fined for racial slur, report says

An $11,000 fine for unsportsmanlike conduct levied against San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick resulted from his use of a racial slur during a game last week, Fox Sports reported on Sunday.

Washington Digest: Congress OKs Obama’s Syria plan

Congress voted last week to give President Barack Obama the green light to arm and train rebels in Syria to fight against violent jihadist forces in the Middle East.

Titus seeks support to revive Amtrak in Vegas

With glitzier modes of passenger rail seemingly having fallen by the track, Rep. Dina Titus says Las Vegas should look into what it might take to restore conventional Amtrak service to Southern California.

Restaurant possible first step for downtown Henderson

Berwick’s Urban Lounge’s recent opening in downtown Henderson is being looked to as a possible first step in what city officials and business leaders hope is the start of something bigger.

Florida prison system fires 32 guards after inmate deaths

The secretary of Florida’s prison system has fired nearly three dozen guards in the wake of the recent scrutiny given to inmate deaths across the state during recent years, the Miami Herald newspaper reported.

Former NFL kicker Rob Bironas killed in crash

Rob Bironas, who worked his way through odd jobs and the Arena Football League before becoming one of the NFL’s most accurate kickers, died in a car crash. He was 36.

DA says one thing, prosecutors argue another on witness payments

District Attorney Steve Wolfson has scrambled over the past year to review and change controversial witness payment practices. But what Wolfson tells the public has differed from what his prosecutors argue in court.

For impact, let’s mark a few milestones

If the number of years a show is in business means something to you, here are a few who might be notable.

‘Maze Runner’ takes home weekend box office

The young-adult adaptation “The Maze Runner” raced to the top of the box-office with $32.5 million, giving a budding franchise a quick start out of the gate.

There’s money to be made in Silver Peak’s lithium

Tesla Motors isn’t the only big company positioned to profit from the creation of an enormous lithium battery factory in Storey County. Rockwood Holdings figures to hit the mother lode, too.

Solve emergency first, then resolve money, doctor says

There has to be a faster way for ill patients ensnared in coverage problems through Nevada Health Link to get help. And one local doctor said he has the answer.

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