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Las Vegas Fire Department chief talks changing times, roles

Depending upon your age, you might remember those early impressions of a fireman as some guy wearing wide suspenders, leaning back on a chair in front of a little firehouse and reading a newspaper while waiting for the fire alarm to go off.

Clark County teachers revamp quiz-bowl format to compete nationally

Like game shows get updated to have more of a “wow” factor, quiz bowls at some area high schools are getting a makeover to follow the National Academic Quiz Tournaments (NAQT) format, which has two types of questions: toss-ups and bonuses.

Summerlin grant writer users her training to help pet rescues

If there’s a cause that involves paws, it has perhaps no better friend than Darlene Blair, founder and president of DAB Consulting, dabconsulting.biz . The Summerlin-area resident uses her expertise in grant writing and setting up 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, usually those affiliated with homeless animals.

Holiday season brings rise in package thefts from porches

It’s holiday time, when gifts are delivered and thieves watch homes for unattended packages. Anyone who has had a delivery stolen off his or her doorstep knows the feeling of shock and disappointment.

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