Thousands lined Fourth Street in downtown Las Vegas on Friday to honor the nation’s military veterans in the Veterans Day parade. The parade was the last for a Pearl Harbor survivors group.
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Today in recognition of Veterans Day, two World War II veterans and a Vietnam War vet share their combat experiences and offer their thoughts on what the national holiday means to them.
It began as a small protest with an emphasis on ending corporate greed and influence in politics. But the Occupy Las Vegas movement seems to have lost focus as it has grown, with its message plagued by squabbling among protesters that caused the group to split up.
Pets and their homeless owners lined up early Wednesdy for free vaccinations at
Project Homeless Connect. The annual event brought together dozens of agencies that help the homeless in search of jobs, housing, free food and clothing, haircuts, dental screenings, legal help and other services. Since 2006, their pets have gotten free vaccinations and medications.
A Las Vegas police officer is being treated for what appears to be minor injuries after a vehicle crashed into his patrol car Wednesday afternoon.
The federal Bureau of Land Management is collecting ideas and comment about a proposed bicycle and walking trail between the entrance and exit of the 13-Mile Scenic Drive at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.
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Cold, rainy weather didn’t put a damper on Las Vegas’ quintessential shine this New Year’s Eve. It all came together with a barrage of fireworks and a brand-new show put on with 600 drones carrying colorful LED lights.
For the first time in more than a decade, showers fell in Las Vegas on New Year’s Eve as a Pacific storm pushed its way into the region.
Here’s the rundown of what weather to expect in Las Vegas on New Year’s Eve.
