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OSHA investigating death of ‘Ka’ performer

The Nevada Occupational Safety & Health Administration announced in a press release it is currently investigating Saturday’s fatal Cirque du Soleil performance that claimed the life of a performer, the first in the company’s 29-year history.

Summerlin Patriotic Parade to feature 79 entries

The Summerlin Council Patriotic Parade is set for 9 a.m. July 4 at the corner of Hillpointe Road and Hills Center Drive. This year’s event includes new entries, one of which will honor fallen law enforcement officers.

Valley to welcome Independence Day with a bang

There’s no shortage of Independence Day celebrations in the Las Vegas Valley. From parades and fireworks to car races, there’s something for almost everyone.

Pilot proud to serve but excited to return early to surprise his children

Capt. John Costa, a fighter pilot who has served in Iraq and flown F-15E Strike Eagles and F-16s in Afghanistan, faced a new nerve-racking mission — appearing on stage in front of a crowd to surprise his daughters.

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Literary Las Vegas: Paul Czuchra

Americans gamble on stocks, commodities, the weather and even on their own lives through insurance policies, and it’s legal. State governments across the country sanction many transactions defined as gambling — lotteries, horse race betting over the phone in some states and gaming in casinos on reservations in others. But sports betting is unique. To place a wager on a game, patrons must be in Nevada at a licensed sportsbook. In his book “May the Odds Be With Us: Legal Segregation in America,” Las Vegas author Paul Czuchra asserts that limiting sports transactions to one state with strict prohibitions on online or telephone transactions amounts to segregation.

Book briefs for July 2-8, 2013

Clark County Library’s free book publishing workshop and mob series event are among literary offerings this week.

Five airlifted from boat on Lake Mead

A dozen people are recovering after they were apparently sickened by carbon monoxide while boating on Lake Mead.

Red lights serve as a marker for those awaiting medical aid

Jimmy Bryant recently founded the nonprofit Lights 4 Love. The goal is simple: Give red light bulbs to people with health problems. The lights act as a beacon for emergency responders or others to assist the person in need.

Senior facility given initial OK

The Henderson Planning Commission recently approved a plan to build a four-story senior facility near the intersection of Carnegie Street and Horizon Ridge Parkway despite a city staff report recommending denial of the project.

Las Vegas’ hottest June ends with a 117-degree high, tying the record

The last day of June didn’t break the record for hottest day in Las Vegas, but it was pretty close — 117 degrees — which tied the record for the official weather site at McCarran International Airport, according to the National Weather Service.

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