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Literary Las Vegas: Brenda Similton

Las Vegas writer Brenda Similton’s book “The Adventures of Lilly the Butterfly” was inspired by a dream – a dream she thought she’d make into a reality. Dedicated to her children and grandchildren, the children’s picture book featured Lilly, a caterpillar who blossoms into a butterfly.

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Sky Zone offers valley residents one-stop full-body workout

From the neck up, Maria Santos looks like any mom you might meet in the grocery store. But at Sky Zone, where she’s dressed in black-and-red spandex, she’s seems anything but mild-mannered. “Where do you fight crime?”

Sensitive loquat requires sun protection

Question: I planted a five gallon loquat in my front yard three months ago in April. It seemed to be taking just fine at first. A few weeks ago, I noticed the older leaves were beginning to turn brown, and the newer leaves seem to be shriveling up. When I purchased it, I was told it was OK to plant in full sun. During this heat, I drip water it every two days. I estimate it receives about six gallons per watering. I check the soil regularly to make sure the soil is not drying out. Any thoughts?

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Las Vegas apartment fire displaces three families

A fire at an apartment complex displaced nine people and caused $150,000 in damage but no injuries Sunday, according to the Clark County Fire Department.

Strong storms, hail strike parts of Southern Nevada

Thunderstorms producing heavy rainfall caused minor problems on Las Vegas Valley roadways Sunday but prompted the Nevada Department of Transportation to close a stretch of U.S. Highway 93 in Lincoln County.

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