Reed Elementary students assemble, cuddle Build-A-Bear toys

The jubilant sound of children’s laughter could be heard from the library to the front office at Reed Elementary School on a recent Thursday as students eagerly anticipated making Build-A-Bear Workshop stuffed animals.

US pledges $10.6B to fund projects in Central America, Mexico

The United States pledged $5.8 billion in aid and investment Tuesday for strengthening government and economic development in Central America, and another $4.8 billion in development aid for southern Mexico.

Las Vegas rental rates fastest rising for single-family homes

Investors bought cheap houses in Las Vegas in bulk to turn into rentals after the market crashed last decade. As of this summer, big landlords were still holding on to their properties despite fast-rising sales prices and the tremendous growth in home values since the economy cratered.

Animal Foundation waiving adoption fees for the holidays

The Animal Foundation is waiving adoption fees for dogs and cats six months and older as part of their “Home for the Holidays” adoption promotion.

5 players to follow at G League Showcase

The NBA G League Winter Showcase, the league’s top in-season scouting event, is set to take place from Dec. 19 to 22 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.

 
Yemeni mom wins travel ban waiver to visit dying son in US

A Yemeni mother blocked by the Trump administration’s travel ban has won her fight for a waiver that would allow her to travel to California to see her dying 2-year-old son.

Las Vegas residents getting 338,000 new, advanced water meters

The nearly $21 million in grants the EPA announced Monday includes funding for installation of advanced meters for 338,000 Las Vegas residents as well as construction of a new filtration system near Laughlin.

Bullhead City man pleads guilty to killing 8-year-old girl

Justin Rector, 31, pleaded guilty Tuesday to first-degree murder in the asphyxiation death of 8-year-old Isabella Grogan-Cannella in September 2014.

Las Vegas pros dominating European Tour

Resident David Lipsky and resident and former UNLV golfer Kurt Kitayama recently won in the 2018-19 European Tour, giving Las Vegas golfers two wins the tour’s first six tournaments.

Judge delays sentencing for ex-security adviser Michael Flynn

A federal judge abruptly postponed the sentencing of President Donald Trump’s first national security adviser, Michael Flynn, on Tuesday, saying he could not hide his disgust for Flynn’s crime of lying to the FBI and accusing him of selling out his country

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