In Downtown Summerlin, a wall is capturing the eyes of passersby. Near one of the entrances of Dillard’s, 23 paintings — ranging from a stunning portrait of a woman to an abstract of colorful swirls — decorate the wall. The artwork, done by clients of Opportunity Village, is part of a partnership between the nonprofit and Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive.
While one may survive military service, those hoping to find peace and comfort inside their newly civilian uniform may find it’s not an easy transition. To easily connect veterans with resources and services, the Veterans Transition Resource Center opened this month.
Michelle Bondietti spends three weeks a month catching planes to destinations across the country as a traveling manager for J.C. Penney.
For nine months, 51-year-old Sheldon McArthur ignored discomfort in his body. He thought it could be a number of things, such as getting older. But it was colorectal cancer. “I should have gone to the doctor sooner,” McArthur said.
“Shark Tank” regulars Mark Cuban, Barbara Corcoran and Daymond John were nowhere in sight May 19 when the popular television show visited Red Rock Resort, but it seemed everybody else was. At least 200 people showed up to apply to be on ABC’s show that matches would-be entrepreneurs with millionaires and billionaires looking for solid investment ideas.
For the past two years, Mark Jacoby has prepared groups of students for their “Warren.” Warren spends his days missing meals, getting picked last in kickball, and not getting the care and nurture that kids deserve. With a sheet of paper, Jacoby demonstrates the toll it takes on Warren’s self-worth, ripping away pieces until only a strip remains. Warren is imaginary, but the situation is not.
Everyone kept telling local artist Ryan Brunty that Yerman — the name of the monster he created for one of his paintings — had sad eyes. They weren’t wrong: The drawing was the latest manifestation of Brunty’s own depression.
As court enters into session, Judge Heidi Almase takes her seat and begins to hear her cases for the morning. But this isn’t a regular court proceeding. As part of mental health court, the 12 defendants before her are dealing with a mental illness that contributed to their introduction to the criminal justice system.
Ever buy something and decide to return it? Maybe there was a small tear or the color wasn’t right. Most people don’t think twice about what happens to those items, but often many of them don’t end up back on the store’s shelves — instead they end up at Liquidity Services Warehouse, 3010 E. Alexander Road.
