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Official wants to make Shenker Academy stand out

As director of the Shenker Academy, a preschool in Summerlin, Specht stays busy even when school’s out. She’s working now with her staff on the curriculum for the upcoming school year and hosting several daily tours for prospective families.

‘Pawn Stars’ star proposes Vegas plaza

Rick Harrison, the star of TV’s “Pawn Stars” and “Pawnography,” plans to build a shopping center of sorts using Xtreme Cubes System on Las Vegas Boulevard South.

Ashes to ashes: Strip smoking could end

The idea of a full-scale smoking ban in Nevada casinos seems out of place. The “No Smoking” concept doesn’t fit the Strip’s “do anything” reputation.

Food trucks compete for Vegas locations

There are all kinds of lotteries and this one is for food truck operators who want to vie for four spots in downtown Las Vegas. To be a winner, operators must register for the lottery by 5 p.m. Monday.

Nevada urged to fix minimum wage loopholes

A Las Vegas attorney on Friday asked the state labor commissioner to fix what he called loopholes in the state’s minimum wage regulations that have resulted in workers being cheated out of either a higher wage or health insurance.

Bill sends message against resort blacklists

A bill that passed the U.S. House on Wednesday contains a message that federal agencies shouldn’t discriminate against Las Vegas or other resort cities when they plan conferences or meetings.

 
Woman in class-action lawsuit against Xerox dies

Linda Rolain, a plaintiff in a class-action lawsuit against Xerox, died Monday, less than two weeks after her family went public with details about Nevada Health Link enrollment troubles that kept her from treatment in January for an aggressive brain tumor.

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