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Rural Nevadans at greater risk of suicide

Data from the state show that residents of rural Nevada take their lives at a rate 43 percent higher than in Clark County and 56 percent higher than in Washoe County.

Suicide problem in Nevada likely worse than reported

Difficulties determining the intent of the deceased, a lack of trained medical examiners and possibly the stigma surrounding death at one’s own hand likely reduce the number of reported suicides.

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Las Vegas Valley to stay warm, windy through Friday

After two days with triple-digit temperatures, the Las Vegas Valley is in for a slight reprieve, according to the National Weather Service.

HOV lane enforcement takes effect on June 20

A 30-day grace period for 24-hour-a-day high occupancy vehicle lanes on portions of Interstate 15 and U.S. Highway 95 ends on June 20.

Southern Nevada fire departments to launch recruitment drive

Fire departments in Clark County, North Las Vegas, Pahrump and the Mount Charleston Fire Protection District will take part in a firefighter recruitment drive from June 18 through July 2.

Quiz tourney winner fights Las Vegas stereotypes

Eshaan Vakil recalled riding a bus to a quiz bowl-related event with students from other states. “They said, ‘Oh, we didn’t know people studied in Las Vegas,’” Vakil said.

Las Vegas-area nonagenarians unite at banquet

The 90-plus event featured a three-course meal at which attendees could bring one guest and socialize. Attendees wore cowboy boots and hats as Mama’s Wranglers played.

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