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Go slow when seeing school zone signs in Las Vegas

Kids are crying, but their moms are rejoicing: It’s back-to-school time! And that means it’s also time for motorists to go on high alert around those hallowed halls of knowledge because, as we all know, kids seem to do the dumbest things when walking near a street.

Westgate welcomes back Elvis in form of exhibit

From 1969 to 1976, Elvis Presley performed an astounding run of sold-out shows in the building that is now the Westgate, 3000 Paradise Road. In December 1976, he left the building for the last time, but on April 23 of this year, Elvis returned in the form of an exhibition that celebrates his life, achievements and music.

Henderson man hopes to make difference for students facing hardships

Richman Mahlangu doesn’t want low-income and at-risk students in the valley to face the hardships he did as a child in South Africa under Apartheid, so he’s starting a nonprofit foundation in his name to assist them in their education.

CSN increases efforts to serve Latino students

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates employment in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields, also known as STEM, will increase to 13 percent between 2012 and 2022. That means approximately 1 million newly created jobs.

Program helps at-risk youth, with a twist

Social CirKISH pays tribute to one of his mentors, John C. Kish, a former owner of the Skyline Casino in Henderson and philanthropist who died in 2007.

Deskin Elementary calls used computer monitors much-needed gift

Thanks to the connections of a student’s parent, Deskin Elementary School is on the receiving end of a generous gift: 40 computer monitors to help update its computer lab and in-class computers.

Once-secret papers reveal how HOA scheme widened

Inspired by his lucrative takeover of the Vistana homeowners association, then-construction company boss Leon Benzer moved swiftly a decade ago to broaden the scheme across the Las Vegas Valley, according to once-secret government trial papers.

Erosion project may speed up as Lake Mead sinks

The Southern Nevada Water Authority wants to step up anti-erosion work as the falling water level at Lake Mead makes the problem worse.

Creech Predator crews get help coping with combat

Water spills down a Plexiglas pane the size of several big-screen TVs inside the Airmen Ministry Center at Creech Air Force Base.