The Southern Nevada Health District says tests by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed that a local child had been afflicted by the rare but serious condition that affects the spinal cord and can cause paralysis.
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A class of fifth graders from Garehime Elementary got a sobering lesson in local government Tuesday morning. Sometimes, even well-researched proposals fail.
The Henderson City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to follow other Nevada cities in hiring a law firm to pursue opioid-related litigation.
Shares of Caesars Entertainment Corp. surged 14 percent Wednesday amid reports billionaire Tilman Fertitta has proposed merging his casino business with the Las Vegas-based company.
It will be sunny in Las Vegas until the weekend, when there’s a chance the valley will be visited by showers and thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service.
Interfaith Amigos travel nationwide speaking about religious inclusivity; Sunday’s stop, hosted by the Stillpoint Center for Spiritual Development, was at Bishop Gorman High. The group formed in 2002, following the Sept. 11 attacks, to promote religious and spiritual unity while offering a twist of humor.
Henderson’s southern edge is fortified by a dark, imposing mountain range that looks unwelcoming and unmanageable. At least that was my impression before I got my shoes dusty and started exploring the many trails of the McCullough Range and Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area. Now I’m a hiking regular in this sprawling space of rugged beauty and serenity.
Tomas Villalovos, 49, was struck and killed Tuesday about 8 p.m. as he tried to cross West Tropicana Avenue west of Jones Boulevard outside of a marked crosswalk, police said.