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Foundation Fighting Blindness sponsors VisionWalk to support efforts

Jason and Sandra Kuzik are racing to do all they can to cure blindness. As co-chairs for VisionWalk Las Vegas, a Nov. 6 walk to benefit the Foundation Fighting Blindness, they’re signing up volunteers and teams of participants, soliciting raffle prizes and spreading the word to support a cause that, for them, hits close to home.

Army vet gets mortgage-free home in Las Vegas courtesy of partnership

Former U.S. Army Cpl. Christopher Hudson was used to moving from place to place. His life was centered on movement, but he craved stability. When he received the keys Oct. 14 to a newly renovated home in Centennial Hills, Hudson was all smiles.

Boy Scout troop marks 50 years of impacting the Las Vegas Valley community

Fifty years of learning. Fifty years of fun. Boy Scout Troop 102, part of the Bighorn District, marked its 50th anniversary Sept. 24 with a special celebration at Westminster Presbyterian Church, its home since 1966.

UNLV Medicine’s new center to offer support for Las Vegas families dealing with autism

Actress Pia Zadora wants families in the valley dealing with autism to know that “it’s going to get better.” Her now 19-year-old son was diagnosed with autism 15 years ago, and she was on hand Oct. 13 to celebrate the opening of the UNLV Medicine Ackerman Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment Solutions.

Long-lived Las Vegas Tower of Jewels set to close its doors

When Jack Weinstein first opened the doors on Tower of Jewels, there was no Bellagio or Wynn, The Rat Pack still ruled the entertainment in town, and the mob still ran the casinos. After more than 52 years, 89-year-old Weinstein plans to close those doors for good.

Nevada JAG teacher inspires at-risk students to excel in post-high school life

Sometimes when students come to school, they are carrying obstacles that distract them from doing their best in class and prevent them from being prepared for life after high school. That’s where Brandon Singleton and the Jobs for America’s Graduates program steps in.