Las Vegas, North Las Vegas voting centers add convenience to casting a ballot

Voters in Las Vegas and North Las Vegas will not have to travel more than 3½ miles to cast ballots in city elections Tuesday. The two cities are debuting voting centers for Tuesday’s primary elections, aimed at augmenting accessibility for voters.

Smiling impossible for Las Vegas boy, but surgery may help

Eight-year-old Abraham Chavez was born with a condition that does not allow him to smile. He’s now awaiting the results of a surgery that is supposed to solve the problem.

Legislator: Nevada gift card expiration ban would level field

A bill that would ban expiration dates on gift cards sold in Nevada would save residents their money and put the state on the same consumer-friendly playing field as eight other states, a legislative panel was told Monday.

Henderson couple takes swing at batting-cage business

It took a lot for Carol Ruegge to convince her husband, Dave, to start an indoor batting cage. The Ruegges believe their Vegas Valley Batter’s Box, 7370 Eastgate Road, Suite 100, will pay off. “Batting cages haven’t been around (in Henderson) for 12 years,” Carol said. “There’s a need for them.”

Red Cross campaign helps victims of Las Vegas-area house fires

The Red Cross and the Professional Fire Fighters of Nevada have partnered for the fifth straight year to help families displaced by house fires. The “Fire Hurts. Red Cross Helps.” campaign is raising money to provide families with a place to stay, food and clothing.

US gaming stocks gain on strong Macau numbers

U.S. casino operators gained Monday as Macau gambling revenues beat expectations and posted an eighth straight monthly increase.

Clark County DA warns CCSD staff of prosecutions for sexual misconduct

Clark County School District and law enforcement officials say they are listening to parent concerns about inappropriate teacher-student relations and issued a warning to staff members who engage in inappropriate behavior.

Sandy Hook parent threat suspect arrested after missing court

The woman accused of sending death threats to a man whose 6-year-old son was killed in the 2012 mass shooting at a school in Newtown, Connecticut, has been arrested after failing to show up in court.

Uncle Sam ‘I Want YOU’ poster turns 100 years old

The poster first appeared 100 years ago, around the time America declared war on Germany on April 6 and entered the World War I.

Boomers in Las Vegas are no stranger to philanthropy

Swadeep Nigam, a Las Vegas Valley Water District financial analyst who was appointed to the Nevada Equal Rights Commission by Gov. Brian Sandoval, had earmarked some of his saving for scholarships for graduates of Clark County Schools. He says you don’t have to be wealthy to make a difference in the lives of young people.

Trump’s son-in-law Kushner getting first-hand look inside Iraq

President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser, Jared Kushner, is due to spend Monday in Iraq with the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, a senior administration official said.

LVCVA spends millions to wine and dine but some question spending

Thousands of dollars on wine. Tiffany bracelets for employees. Paid trips to Europe. These are just some of the lavish expenditures of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority over three years.

 
Take a tour of the new RJ site — VIDEO

Welcome to the new edition of the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s website. The site has a cleaner look and is more user friendly.

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