Anthem, Castlight Health announce collaboration

Castlight Health and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield on Wednesday announced an agreement designed to help employers and their employees lower costs and improve outcomes.

Shooting of southwest valley boy, 8, ruled a suicide

An 8-year-old boy who shot himself Oct. 10 at his southwest valley home is the youngest person to take his own life since 2005, according to the Clark County coroner’s office.

LETTERS: City, county residents benefit from shared services

In Las Vegas City Councilman Bob Coffin’s letter (“Fairness to taxpayers,” Oct. 25 Review-Journal, he takes issue with a Review-Journal editorial’s conclusion that the city looks petty in its pursuit of payment from Clark County under the terms of a 1985 fire services agreement between the entities (“Dash for cash,” Oct. 15 Review-Journal).

Bill for rural Nevada economic development favored at congressional hearing

Republicans on the House Natural Resources Committee lined up Wednesday behind legislation aimed at expediting economic development in rural Lincoln, Nye and White Pine counties and in the city of Mesquite.

Learn the stories behind 10 Diana Ross hits

You know the songs. All the words too. And Diana Ross may just encourage you to sing along, now that she’s back for nine shows at The Venetian through Nov. 21.

Poker star bets on plant-based menu with Violette’s Vegan

Las Vegas is the type of city where one can find top-notch food for a discount, and restaurants cater to any type of gluttony or 24-hour craving. Yet in an area where prime rib specials dominate the billboards, many herbivores are left wondering — what about us?

Going up in weight class makes Brandon Rios a happier boxer

It’s always nice to see Brandon Rios smile. When the 29-year-old welterweight from Oxnard, Calif., is in his happy place, it means he’s not dealing with weight issues, which makes him dangerous in the ring because he can focus on boxing.

Sanders campaign to launch Spanish ads in Nevada

The campaign of Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders plans to launch Spanish radio ads this week in Nevada markets highlighting the Vermont U.S. senator’s roots as the son of a Polish immigrant.

Jaburritos settles the question of ‘sushi or burritos?’

There are few foods in this world you could eat every single day without getting bored: pizza, burgers, pasta, tacos. Now you can add sushi burritos to the list.

New app helps sort out ride-hailing services

With Southern Nevada suddenly turning into a hotbed of ride-hailing activity, it may be time to get a scorecard to sort it all out. Or at least an app.

EDITORIAL: Early ESA numbers not as bad as opponents think

The opponents of Nevada’s new Education Savings Accounts, the broadest school choice program in the country, are dedicated to eliminating them as soon as possible by any means necessary.

 
Instagram star leaves social media, says it’s not real life

Essena O’Neill, 19, is leaving behind hundreds of thousands of followers on multiple social media platforms and quitting social media for good in an effort to highlight the very real fact that no matter what a doctored image may convey, nobody leads a “perfect” life.

 
Man armed with high-powered rifle in San Diego taken into custody

San Diego police on Wednesday took into custody a gunman who had fired at officers responding to a domestic violence incident after an extended standoff that prompted the nearby international airport to temporarily divert inbound flights.

 
86-year-old woman escapes car trunk after being abducted

An 86-year-old Washington state woman forced into the trunk of her car and taken to Oregon by a trio of teenagers managed to escape when the alleged kidnappers stopped at a store, authorities said on Wednesday.

 
Michelle Obama gives strong message on women’s rights in Qatar

First lady Michelle Obama told a conference in Qatar Wednesday that it’s time to confront ingrained cultural oppression of women, insisting that men also take up the cause of promoting girls’ education in their societies.

Comic book fest ready to get graphic at Clark County Library

Boom, smack, kapow — the 14th annual Vegas Valley Comic Book Festival is set for 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road.

US officials say ISIS may have planted bomb on Russian airliner

Days after authorities dismissed claims that ISIS brought down a Russian passenger jet, a U.S. intelligence analysis now suggests that the terror group or its affiliates planted a bomb on the plane.

Stevens to acquire remaining 35 percent of Golden Gate

Golden Gate majority owner Derek Stevens was approved Wednesday to acquire the remaining 35 percent of the downtown Las Vegas landmark from Mark Brandenburg, whose family founded the casino.

Fontainebleau owners agree to cover up Strip eyesore

The owners of the Fontainebleau agreed Wednesday to cover up the rusty side of the unfinished resort, which has been an eyesore on the Strip for six years.

Girls region soccer postponed after rain

All girls region soccer has been postponed Wednesday after the City of Las Vegas closed Bettye Wilson Park following early morning rainfall.

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