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Downtown events’ noise bothers some residents, churches

There are times when the music from outside events is so loud that the windows at Temple Baptist Church in downtown Las Vegas shake, the Rev. Steve Smith says.

Tarkanian, Kerkorian among those who left indelible mark on Las Vegas

In the days following his death, Jerry Tarkanian was remembered for his personality, his profound influence on Las Vegas, his incredible impact on UNLV, his unique character, his off-court troubles with the NCAA, his love of pasta and ponies.

Cryotherapy spa reopens; new guidelines revealed

A Rejuvenice spa reopened Friday after being closed by state officials last month following the death of an employee in a cryotherapy unit at another of the company’s locations.

Henderson tavern to toast 50-year milestone

History doesn’t last long in Southern Nevada. It’s imploded and rebuilt. A rare exception to that rule will be celebrated Saturday in downtown Henderson when the Gold Mine Tavern marks its 50th anniversary.

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Las Vegas cancer center drops Obamacare patients

A billing dispute has cost enrollees in the state’s health insurance exchange access to Southern Nevada’s largest oncology practice.

 
Woman in class-action lawsuit against Xerox dies

Linda Rolain, a plaintiff in a class-action lawsuit against Xerox, died Monday, less than two weeks after her family went public with details about Nevada Health Link enrollment troubles that kept her from treatment in January for an aggressive brain tumor.

Patients could suffer as Cigna, UMC battle

The April 1 letter to tens of thousands of Southern Nevadans covered by Cigna health insurance did not contain good news: “Please be aware that effective April 30, 2013, University Medical Center … will no longer be a participating hospital in our network.”

Women-run companies design sophisticated sports apparel

A few years ago Sara Rosenberg of Miami took one glance at the fashion look of accessories such as pocketbooks and tote bags that showed sports team logos and was aghast.

Las Vegas congregation battles economy to achieve dream

When the St. Simeon Serbian Orthodox congregation began building a new church in 2007, it adopted a centuries-old style with the idea that the building would be around at least that long.

Rules on readmissions may bite Las Vegas-area hospitals

Las Vegas hospitals stand to lose several million dollars of revenue in the coming year because the federal government has determined they have excessive readmissions of patients.

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