Runners show their ‘Vegas Strong’ side at Las Vegas marathon

Just weeks after a shooting at a country music festival outside Mandalay Bay killed 58 and wounded hundreds of others, excitement, not fear, filled the chilly November air as nearly 25,000 runners took to the street Sunday evening for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon.

Arizona man runs Las Vegas marathon on crutches

Larry Chloupek was just 7 years old when he lost his left leg to osteoscarcoma, a type of bone cancer. But the 56-year-old from Scottsdale, Arizona, hasn’t let that keep him from running.

Gilles, Hird crowned Las Vegas Marathon winners

Rubio Gilles and Marisa Hird were Sunday’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon winners while Jeffrey Eggleston and Janet Bawcom won the Half Marathon.

Steve Hill poised to top search for LVCVA leadership role

Steve Hill, the director of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, is on the short list to become an executive at the LVCVA — possibly the president/chief operating officer.

Principal has big plans for Futuro Academy in Las Vegas

Futuro Academy is using routines, traditions and culture to help students from Cambeiro Elementary School under the controversial state program that partners struggling public schools with charters.

UNLV roundup: Women’s tennis team dominates home meet

The UNLV women’s tennis team closed its fall schedule by winning the main draw championship in every singles flight Sunday in the Rebel Invitational at Fertitta Tennis Complex.

Construction to start soon on I-15 interchange at Starr Avenue

Construction on the latest road project begins Nov. 30 in the south end of the valley, where the Nevada Department of Transportation will build a $33.7 million freeway interchange for Interstate 15 at Starr Avenue.

Recall dud, gubernatorial bid finish busy week in Nevada politics

It was a busy week for politics in Nevada. The recall efforts targeting a trio of state senators appeared to be heating up before coming up with a dud. And the crowded Republican primary field in Nevada’s most competitive Congressional District got a little more full thanks a former local TV reporter throwing joining the fray.

Las Vegas wants standard for golf course redevelopment

Las Vegas city officials are trying to stem the uncertainty that swirls when developers buy golf courses and parks with plans to put homes there.

49ers beat Giants for 1st win of season

C.J. Beathard threw for 288 yards and two touchdowns and ran for a third score to lead the 49ers to their first win of the season with a 31-21 victory over the New York Giants on Sunday.

Opioid crackdown will invigorate black-market drugs

Now we go after the doctors who prescribe pain medication for their patients who are suffering intractable, chronic severe pain.

Shooting at Las Vegas convenience store shakes up nearby shops

A Las Vegas police officer fired four times Saturday night, killing a man who was holding the woman at gunpoint outside a south valley convenience store, officials said Saturday.

Las Vegas house fire displaces family of 8

A family of eight was displaced after their northwest Las Vegas home was damaged by fire Saturday evening, the Las Vegas Fire Department said.

Golden Knights forge reputation as blue-collar team

Just 16 games into their inaugural season, the Knights already have developed a reputation as one of the hardest-working teams in the NHL.

Health writer Paul Harasim leaves RJ, reflects on good people

Sharing stories about the people who need medical care to enjoy life, to live out their dreams, to be with those they love. Sharing stories about the men and women who deliver the care that can make the difference in the quality of your life, who sometimes make the difference in whether you live or die.

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