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Company provides children, families in need with computers

Molli Wingert’s nonprofit started 10 years ago in a garage in Boise, Idaho. Today, Computers For Kids has provided hundreds of thousands of computers to students. In October, Wingert opened a Las Vegas office.

Leave fossils, tracks behind in Red Rock Canyon

Visitors are reminded not to take stones and fossil finds from Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

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Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team inspires awe

Think about this for a moment: their motto is “Life without a limb is limitless.” Then you watch them display that motto on a softball field, and you become an instant believer.

Dining Pick of the Week: Bon Chef Cafe

There are many reasons to discover Bon Chef Café, and two are breakfast served all day and the matzo ball casserole, a flavorful chicken soup with light, fluffy matzo dumplings.

‘Vegas Style’ fashion exhibit explores history through clothing

What can Liberace’s clothing tell us about Las Vegas history? That is what some University of Nevada, Las Vegas students are exploring in a new exhibit at the Nevada State Museum at the Springs Preserve.

Contractors board officials inform seniors about scams

In response to the recent rise in the number of unlicensed contractors scamming Nevadans, the Nevada State Contractors Board is making an attempt to educate seniors.

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STEVEN KALAS: Search for the goddess leads to common archetype

I read with great interest the beginning of the article describing the goddess. I know someone that almost exactly resembles the person you describe. I, unfortunately, am in the line of fools who would, if given the opportunity, profess feelings.

VA hospital opens second floor, to open third floor in weeks

The Department of Veterans Affairs Hospital in North Las Vegas opened its second floor Nov. 6 and added 14 new departments to the services offered at the facility. Additionally, the hospital plans to open the third floor on Dec. 4.

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