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Defense group joins objection to ‘Las Vegas Law’

A group of defense attorneys asked the Nevada Supreme Court to join in a request to prevent the Clark County District Attorney’s television show from filming trials.

In Las Vegas, no neighborhood is safe from burglary

My wife, Patricia, and I drove out of town last weekend for some R&R. Within minutes of driving onto our Summerlin street, the wonderful feeling of restoration turned into a high-anxiety downer.

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North Las Vegas set to add 18 new firefighters with help of grant

Eighteen new firefighters will be hired in North Las Vegas, with help from a $3.67 million grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response program.

Receiving a degree in social work in Nevada requires extra schooling

When Lois moved here from California, she expected to get a therapist’s license with no problem. After all, she had a master’s degree in marriage family therapy (MFT) and art therapy. But the board denied her application. She needed more training to practice in Nevada.

Shelton Battery remains charged up for 50 years

Shelton Battery, 3731 S. Valley View Blvd., recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. In true Las Vegas fashion, the company threw a party that included food, showgirl mannequin dealers, free hats and T-shirts, restored vintage cars and, of course, a Dolly Parton impersonator.

Las Vegas transgender activists say uphill battle still exists for Southern Nevada community

Some people are right-handed; others are left-handed. One doesn’t think twice about which hand to use. They end up doing what is comfortable. It’s the same for transgender people, according to local college lecturer and trans-activist Missy Parker, who recently led a talk at the Centennial Hills Active Adult Center.

Las Vegas Jubilingo group shares tales to teach, inspire

It could be argued that most of the arts stem from the ancient tradition of storytelling, but pure simple storytelling hasn’t been done much in Las Vegas. Jubilingo, a group of local storytellers, is hoping to change that. They are set to perform “Stories of Courage and Valor” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Historic Fifth Street School.

Las Vegas Girl Scouts deliver cookies, goodwill to Metro police officers

The Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada are working to make the world a better place, one cookie at a time. Last month, the group donated several hundred cases of its famous cookies to an organization it knew worked toward the same goal — the Metropolitan Police Department.