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5 great dog parks in the Las Vegas Valley

Here are five great parks to socialize your dogs in the Las Vegas Valley as the summer months draw to a close.

 
Las Vegas Valley flu season less severe than last year’s so far

This year’s flu season is shaping up to be less severe than last, according to data from the Southern Nevada Health District, which show there have been no deaths linked to the flu so far.

 
Taught by tragedy, Las Vegas mom now a stickler for flu vaccinations

Brenda Occhipinti lost her 12-year-old son, Carlo Jr., to the flu last year. The terrible loss has opened her eyes to the risks of leaving children unvaccinated, and she made sure his surviving siblings all got their shots this year.

 
Henderson coach surprised with new prosthetic running legs

Even though Eddie Garcia lost his hands and feet last year after acquiring a flesh-eating bacteria, he said nothing will stop him from living a normal, active life.