Vegas Stripped: The queen of Las Vegas — VIDEO

Frank Marino is the longest-running headliner on the Strip, but times have changed since he started at 19 in “An Evening at La Cage” at the Riviera.

 
How the Challenger disaster 30 years ago changed NASA

Much like the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, or the morning of September 11, 2001, most Americans remember where they were when they heard the news of the Challenger disaster.

Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame to induct first MMA fighter

Every class of the Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame usually has some sort of thread that links its inductees to one another. For this year’s group, it’s easy. They’re fighters. Some literally.

EDITORIAL: State needs to get serious about superintendent search

There are few jobs in Nevada’s education system as critical as the state superintendent of public instruction. The person who fills the job sets the tone for the state’s public school system, and serves as a key advocate for Nevada’s students.

 
Budweiser welcomes its newest Clydesdale, Mac

His name is Mac, and we’re being totally subjective when we say he’s just about the cutest thing we’ve ever seen.

Congress should take up Employee Rights Act

How do we help American workers? Union bosses claim that a $15 minimum wage would do the trick — even though a majority of Democrat-aligned economists suggest such lofty minimum wage mandates are already killing jobs.

Nonprofit looks to improve life for disadvantaged students

Some people take a lifetime to discover their true purpose. Summerlin-area resident Julianne Macaspac is only 26, but she’s already found her life’s passion: helping disadvantaged schoolchildren.

 
Man arrested carrying 2 handguns at Disneyland Paris

A man arrested on Thursday by French police at a hotel in the Disneyland Paris amusement park is a 28-year-old European who had a two handguns and a Koran in his bag, a police source said.

McCaw students track spending through financial literacy classes

If any third- and fourth-graders at McCaw Elementary School receive allowances at home, they may likely be more savvy with the money following a series of financial literacy classes.

Fire in east Las Vegas causes ‘severe damage’ to vacant house

The Clark County Fire Department responded to a house fire in the east Las Vegas Valley resulting in “severe damage” to the building just after 5 a.m. Thursday, according to the department.

Mother offers $100,000 reward for tip that helps find, convict son’s killer

Karen Brill-Kelley calls Las Vegas police every year in late January. Almost seven years have gone by since her 16-year-old son, Aric Brill, was shot in the back of the head at a North Las Vegas house party. The shooter was never identified.

Judge for yourself, but election change not for better

Legislators in 2015 made a major change in how judges, regents and other nonpartisan candidates in county and statewide races are elected. As a result, many of this year’s nonpartisan races will be decided by fewer voters.

Why bad science isn’t good for anyone

Facts surrounding food science can often be misleading. Learn why bad science is bad for everyone in this article.

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