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Clark County magnet schools’ popularity leaves many in the lurch

Less than 60 percent of applicants are admitted to magnet and career-tech schools, despite growth in number of available slots in recent years. The schools’ performance tells why they exert such a strong pull.

Clark County principals, in survey, say they want more control

In school district survey, school administrators say they would like control over more areas, everything from hours the custodians work to whether they use district tech support to fix computers.

Las Vegas’ First Friday to celebrate voting with Suffrage theme

The First Friday arts festival is Nov 3 at venues throughout the 18b Arts District. In celebration of the upcoming election, the theme for November is Suffrage, the right to vote.

Elegant atmosphere makes for peaceful dining at The Angry Butcher in Sam’s Town

Calling birds, rushing water and delicate lighting surround a patio littered with fallen leaves at The Angry Butcher inside Sam’s Town’s Mystic Falls park. Though the atmosphere is artificial, it lends to a cozy, high-end dining experience at the a la carte locale, whose offerings include a range of delicacies from surf to turf, sure to please even the pickiest of palates.