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Driver dies in Henderson accident; medical episode possible

A fatal car accident in Henderson left Galleria Drive near Marks Street closed for almost three hours Saturday. A 66 year-old man drove a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu off the road around 12:30 p.m., according to Henderson police.

American Legion post displays World War II hero’s award

Army Pvt. George J. Peters never wore the Medal of Honor he earned for his heroic actions when he stormed a Nazi machine gun nest in a farmer’s field along Germany’s Rhine River in 1945.

Cirque rep says final ‘Ka’ battle scene likely to be cut

A representative of Cirque du Soleil says “Ka” plans to remove its final battle scene, the same scene during which a performer died on June 29 after falling roughly 90 feet in front of a live audience.

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Doctor just passing through, made Las Vegas his 68-year home

Fresh out of World War II, a young doctor named Joseph M. George Jr. boarded a train to California. During the steam-powered locomotive’s stop in downtown Las Vegas, he spoke witha bellhop about his plans to set up a medical practice. Las Vegas needed doctors, too, the bellhop told him, and George never got back on the train.

Fourth of July was busier than usual for local firefighters

Firefighters responded Thursday to twice the normal rate of incidents for the Fourth of July holiday, but no major building fires were reported, according to Las Vegas Fire and Rescue.

One dead, one wounded in Mayan Club shooting

One man died and a woman was injured after being shot at the Mayan Club in Las Vegas early Friday morning, according to police.

Dining Pick of the Week: Giuseppe’s Bar & Grille

If you’re a Cleveland native and looking for some love, Giuseppe’s is home to authentic Ohio-style Italian food and home to fans who love the Cleveland Indians, the Browns, the Cavaliers and the Ohio State Buckeyes.

CrossFit pilot program to mix fitness and academics

Seven high school students are participating this summer in a pilot program at CrossFit 702, 7520 W. Washington Ave., Suite 180, that combines strength and conditioning training with academics.

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