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High schoolers invited to practice punditry on Nevada Newsmakers

Southern Nevada 11th and 12th graders with an interest in politics and the issues of the day have a chance to be part of an annual televised discussion put on by the Nevada Newsmakers program.

Man found dead inside dumpster identified

The man whose body was discovered in an apartment complex dumpster Tuesday has been identified by the Clark County coroner’s office.

Allegiant announces new flights from Las Vegas

Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air is entering five new markets, including Indianapolis, and will offer three round trips a week there from Las Vegas beginning in February.

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Newsmakers, Nov. 13-19, 2014

PFC Robert Anthony Valdez graduated from U.S. Marine Basic Training in San Diego in October. He is the son of Amber and David Mills and brother of Matthew and Mason Mills of North Las Vegas. Valdez is a graduate of Shadow Ridge High School.

Las Vegas Book Briefs for Nov. 13-19, 2014

Literary happenings this week include signings by Daniel Boulud and Wolfgang Puck and an event featuring a conversation between Stephen Greenblatt and Geraldine Brooks.

Women overcome addictions at We Care Foundation home

It’s not often you can trade art for someone’s sobriety, but several artists jumped at the chance and donated pieces for a fundraiser planned for the We Care Foundation, a residential recovery home that helps women struggling with drug or alcohol addiction.

Woman dies after robbery-related shooting

A woman was fatally shot in the chest in the central valley Tuesday night, Las Vegas police said.

State Senate Democrats choose Ford as minority leader

Senate Democrats, who lost their majority in the Nov. 4 general election that saw major Republican victories across the state, picked Sen. Aaron Ford of Las Vegas on Tuesday as their minority leader for the 2015 legislative session.

Traffic checkpoint targets seat belt safety

North Las Vegas first responders, Sunrise Children’s Hospital and Medical Center and a non-profit organization will conduct a traffic checkpoint Wednesday morning to encourage the proper wearing of seat belts, North Las Vegas police announced.

Right-of-way settlement advances Project Neon

A right-of-way settlement for Project Neon has been reached for just more than a half acre of undeveloped land at Martin Luther King Boulevard and Alta Drive. The Transportation Department board of directors unanimously approved a $716,600 settlement agreement on Monday.