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Local doctor working to develop Vegas’ first Muslim cemetery

After several upsetting culture clashes with local commercial funeral homes, a long-time local doctor is leading an effort to develop the valley’s first Muslim cemetery near a mosque and Islamic school a few miles south of McCarran International Airport.

Scooter rider critical after Friday night crash

A man was transported to the hospital with critical injuries after a central valley crash Friday night.

Missing hiker in Red Rock Canyon found

At 1:30 p.m., Las Vegas police responded to a call for a missing woman, 62, who was separated from two companions while hiking on Scenic Loop Drive in Red Rock Canyon on Saturday, Metro spokesman Lt. Erik Lloyd said.

It’s harder for musicians to make money off art in the tech age

Thanks to the Internet, the world has come to expect instant gratification in its quest for information. But the expectation of cheap, fast delivery has come at a price: It has become harder for artists to make a living selling their work.

Multimillion-dollar events center coming to Fremont Street

A venue called The Venue Las Vegas is under construction across the street from Container Park on East Fremont Street, with the 38,430-square-foot facility scheduled to open in the spring.

Missing circus performer found

An acrobat reported missing in Atlanta by the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus has been found, a production company said on Friday.

 
Olympic-like event lets wounded vets push limits, heal together

The thunder of helicopters landing in a cloud of dust brought flashbacks to wounded warriors who watched the opening ceremonies for the second annual Olympic-style trials at Nellis Air Force Base. The games that began Friday are part of their healing process.