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Henderson council approves 5 recreational pot dispensaries

The Henderson City Council on Tuesday approved five medical marijuana dispensaries to begin recreational sales, marking the first such stores in a city that had been slow in accepting the retail businesses.

Henderson gymnast, 15, wins consecutive junior titles

Henderson gymnast Maile O’Keefe , 15, took first place for the second straight year at the PG Gymnastics Championships in Anaheim, California, in August. Selena Harris, 13, also of Henderson, finished 17th among 30 competitors.

Nevada State College sees 70 percent increase in enrollment

Nevada State College President Bart Patterson will highlight recent achievements and future campus plans Tuesday during his annual State of the College address.

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High school football melee ended by pepper spray being investigated

Clark County School District Police Captain Ken Young said Monday his team is still gathering information about the use of pepper spray Friday to break up a melee after the Canyon Springs and Basic High School football game.

 
Police say 1 student stabbed another at Henderson middle school

A 12-year-old girl stabbed a 16-year-old girl Friday morning — the fifth day of school — at a Henderson Middle School, Clark County School District police said.

Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve gets its share of international visitors

Located on the edge of the Pacific Flyway, a north-south route for migratory birds extending from Alaska to the tip of South America, the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve is a popular destination for winged visitors and their admirers.

Henderson mayor looks back on years of public service

“It’s a blessing to have been able to shape this city for the last 30 years,” Henderson Mayor Andy Hafen said about his time on the City Council and as mayor.