Thousands of spectators lined Fourth Street, applauding as roughly 5,000 participants in nearly 100 parade groups made their way down the street in the two-hour parade.
Briana Erickson
Former Reporter
American Legion Post 10 is pursuing an ambitious plan to play a role in tackling the city’s homelessness, with an emphasis on veterans and families.
Several events will honor military veterans on Veterans Day in Las Vegas.
The summit showcased a year’s progress of the first comprehensive plan to end youth homelessness in Southern Nevada, which has mapped out more than 20 objectives and 60-plus strategies.
The Las Vegas City Council on Wednesday adopted a controversial proposal that bans people from camping and sleeping in public areas in downtown Las Vegas, and in residential areas throughout the city, if there are beds free at established homeless shelters.
The event on Thursday evening at the Aliante Library also will mark the opening of a One-Stop Career Center inside the library.
As the City Council prepares to debate a proposed ordinance banning camping in public spaces, overwhelmed center for homeless services emerges as bone of contention.
Nine veterans will be recognized for their service this weekend in annual fundraising ceremony in Henderson.
The Operation Care Package drive, a collaboration among the Las Vegas United Service Organization, Nellis Air Force Base and the Right Lawyers, will continue through Nov. 10.
Seaman 2nd Class Moyses Alfonso Martinez was laid to rest this month in Las Vegas, a city he may never have visited before his short life ended more than 75 years ago.
Workers this week began installing a gate blocking Foremaster Lane at Las Vegas Boulevard North, forcing many residents to walk nearly half a mile to reach adjacent bus stops.
Presidential candidate and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren denounced a proposed city of Las Vegas ordinance that bans camping downtown or on residential streets.
The city of Las Vegas could make it a misdemeanor to camp or sleep in public if there are beds available at local homeless shelters.
To help pay more than $15,000 in medical bills and funeral costs, Gail Sacco’s friends and family are hope to honor her with performances by local musicians.
Clark County and the city of Las Vegas are accepting applications for both new shelters and grant money to serve the homeless.