Valley residents’ achievements, Nov. 19, 2015 — PHOTOS

Candance Coleman

Students pose near a canned food sculpture Oc. 10, 2015, at West Career and Technical Academy, 11945 W. Charleston Blvd. Palo Verde High School won the canned food sculpture contest at the Art Festival, winning $1,000 donated by The Howard Hughes Corporation for best canned food sculpture. Seen are, on left, Gabrielle Marushok, Ashley Safran and Daniela Camacho; on right, Gabrielle Topacio, Jasmine Balicana, teacher Man Hue Duon and teacher Scott

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November 19, 2015 - 4:15 pm

Local doctoral student of audiology Candace Coleman recently returned from a nine-day mission trip to Mexico City to help people hear better.

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By Spencer Levering / RJ

October 17, 2025 - 10:06 am

The Las Vegas Academy of the Arts is getting seven new buildings and renovations to three old ones. The project will increase the school’s capacity by 400 students.

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By David Danzis / RJ

October 8, 2025 - 3:05 pm

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Luxury hotel-condo project proposed for downtown Las Vegas

By Emerson Drewes / RJ

September 11, 2025 - 10:54 am

The developer behind Alexis Park Resort and other luxury apartment properties has proposed a high-rise packed with amenities.

Las Vegas wedding chapel building sells, may be demolished

By Eli Segall / RJ

September 9, 2025 - 6:30 am

As part of the sale, the property may not be used for weddings or wedding-related services for the next 10 years.

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September 9, 2025 - 10:25 am

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Police vehicle. (Las Vegas Review-Journal, File)

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By Arlette Yousif / RJ

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By Ricardo Torres-Cortez / RJ

September 4, 2025 - 2:23 pm

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By Eli Segall / RJ

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