Marvel comics characters to come alive at Thomas & Mack

Last summer, Kirkor Kasparian was an average person, for Las Vegas. He did some graphic design, some art and performed gymnastics locally. On April 23, Kasparian is set to return to Las Vegas as a full-fledged superhero — or perhaps as a super-villain, a henchman, a secret agent or maybe an alien.

7 doughnut shops to check out around town

A list of the nation’s 33 best doughnut shops gave a shout out to Las Vegas’ Pink Box Doughnuts, so we rounded up a list of some other shops around town to check out, in case you don’t live nearby one.

Royals pitcher to appeal 5-game suspension

Royals right-handed reliever Kelvin Herrera is appealing his five-game suspension, which was to begin Wednesday.

Crash cleared on U.S. 95 at Cheyenne

A multi-vehicle crash on southbound U.S. Highway 95 near Craig Road that was tying up early morning traffic has been cleared, the Regional Transportation Commission said.

 
Carson, Calif. lawmakers vote to approve NFL stadium plan

Lawmakers in a Los Angeles suburb on Tuesday night voted to approve construction of a 70,000-seat National Football League stadium that could accommodate a proposed return of the San Diego Chargers and the Oakland Raiders.

Reader-submitted photos and adoptable pets, April 23-29, 2015

View Neighborhood News readers send photos of their pets and everyday lives, and View features photos of pets ready for adoption each week. To submit a photo, email View copy editor Anne King at aking@viewnews.com or mail to View, C/O Anne King, 1111 W. Bonanza Road, Las Vegas, NV 89125. Photos cannot be returned, and due to the high volume, they are often scheduled a month or two in advance.

New species of frog resembles Kermit

Hi-ho, Kermit the Frog has some competition. A newly discovered species of glassfrog looks an awful lot like the famous Muppet.

Training ‘a joke’ for state prison officers

Officers at Southern Desert Correctional Center can relate to the challenges of watching over hundreds of inmates with insufficient staffing and equipment.

Obesity becoming a national security issue

Soon, America will be too fat to fight. Forget about rampant diabetes, heart attacks and joint problems — the scariest consequence arising out of our losing battle with the bulge is the safety of our country.

Mastering arichokes worth the extra effort

Chef Bryan Forgione knows preparing artichokes may be a little intimidating for some people. “You’ve got to put work into it,” he said. “It’s not like you just take it home and cook it. There’s cleaning them properly, knowing how to cook them, knowing when they’re done.” But after all that work, you can add to your arsinal of spring dishes.

The joys of challah

Taste of the Town readers find sources for this rich and eggy delight.

Wine of the Week: G.H. Von Mumm 50 Degrees Riesling Trocken

Now that the temperature is rising and spring is upon us, we need to look at the lighter and brighter wines to enjoy outside with or without our meals. One of my favorite sipping wines for this time of the year and into summer is the German riesling.

Newsmakers, April 23-30, 2015

Vegas PBS announced Keith Kaderlik as an instructional Web designer and Learning Management System coordinator for the station’s Global Online Advanced Learning program. The program is a service of Vegas PBS’ Workforce Training and Economic Development Department, offering affordable online education designed for entry, certification and advancement in the modern workplace.

Child life specialists help kids cope with hospital visits

Some children at Summerlin Hospital Medical Center call them by their first names. Others, the younger ones, will refer to them by other names, such as “Bubbles.”

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