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Group that includes rich and famous files suit over condo plans

A group of Queensridge homeowners with some well-known names has filed a lawsuit over plans to build thousands of condominiums and apartments where the neighboring Badlands Golf Club now sits.

Family had no idea dog to be rehomed ended up on the street

When Genesis Mineo-Rivera saw the little Chihuahua get hit by a vehicle at Bonanza Road and Eastern Avenue on Dec. 2, she stopped, scooped up the pooch and took her to a shelter.

Swapmeet, independent bookstore give unusual gift ideas

Just because you waited until the last week before Christmas, and the malls are packed and the shipping is unsure, you still have some options. You may just have to do a little thinking outside the box.

Youth Center residents enjoy Photoshoot Day

On Dec. 5, residents of HELP of Southern Nevada’s Shannon West Homeless Youth Center were treated to a day of beauty and pampering by Help-Portrait.

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Bellagio craps scammers plead guilty

A former Bellagio craps dealer and a man who placed phantom bets at the casino pleaded guilty Thursday in what prosecutors called a million-dollar swindle.

Mass of evidence in huge HOA scheme remains under wraps

A federal judge has refused to make public the mass of evidence in the long-running investigation into the scheme to take over and defraud homeowner associations.

Women firefighters often rely on technique over brawn

Battling flames, wearing 50 pounds of gear, and running up and down burning buildings may not be every little girl’s dream, but the notion of becoming a damsel in distress is also growing out of style.

Health district program gives help to first-time, low-income moms

Becoming a new mother can be tough. Between the weight gain, sleepless nights and budgeting expenses, mothers quickly find out that raising a child is anything but child’s play, and low-income mothers can be bombarded by additional financial fears.

Semi-silly seasonal story follows comic chaos at classic ballet

You’ve been singing songs about it. You’ve been extra nice around the house because of it, doing your chores without complaint. Maybe you’ve even helped get ready for it by decorating your classroom.

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