City of Las Vegas class propels 10,000 to earn citizenship
 
City of Las Vegas class propels 10,000 to earn citizenship

Mayra Crum and Gonzalo Comelo have been teaching the city’s citizenship class since the late 1990s, and the class recently had its 10,0000th student earn their citizenship. (Rachel Aston/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @rookie__rae

Train derails in Northern Nevada – VIDEO
 
Train derails in Northern Nevada – VIDEO

A train carrying ammunition derailed near Wells in Northern Nevada on Wed., June 19, 2019, closing part of Interstate 80, authorities said. (Michael Lyday/Twitter)

Wayne Newton testifies during burglary trial
 
Wayne Newton testifies during burglary trial

Wayne Newton takes the stand during the trial of Weslie Martin, one of two men who allegedly broke into and burglarized the Newton family residence.

Meet the Wynaldas
 
Meet the Wynaldas

Las Vegas Lights FC coach Eric Wynalda has a big family. Meet the crew. (Ben Gotz/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Cirque performers stick together for world record 10 years ago
 
Cirque performers stick together for world record 10 years ago

Ten years ago on June 16, 2009, on the company’s anniversary, over 250 Cirque du Soleil performers from six different Las Vegas shows put on stilts to participate with four other Cirque companies in Montreal, Orlando, Moscow and Macau, for the Guinness World Record for the most people walking on stilts in multiple venues simultaneously.

The Right Take: Keeping Score in Kids’ Sports
 
The Right Take: Keeping Score in Kids’ Sports

I’ve always viewed not keeping score in kids’ sports suspiciously. After all, the real world
rewards achievement and results, not intentions and feelings. Then I watched my son play t-ball.

Hockey ice arena coming to Henderson
 
Hockey ice arena coming to Henderson

The former Henderson Convention Center at the corner of Water Street and Atlantic Avenue has made way for the new $25 million-plus Henderson Community Ice Hockey Facility.

Celine Dion sings “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” during the closing moments – VIDEO
 
Celine Dion sings “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” during the closing moments – VIDEO

Dion sang “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” during those closing moments, kneeling and holding her right hand up at the images of her alongside Angelil. Dion’s sons, 18-year-old Rene-Charles and 8-year-old twins Nelson and Eddy, then trooped out to present their legendary mom with two bouquets of red roses — and a separate, single white rose.

Video courtesy: CDA Productions, Inc./ Caesars Entertainment

North Las Vegas hit-and-run crash
 
North Las Vegas hit-and-run crash

North Las Vegas police want help finding a hit-and-run car that critically injured a woman and killed a dog Sunday morning, June 9, 2019. (Angus Kelly/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Hard Rock Cafe 24k burger on Las Vegas Strip
 
Hard Rock Cafe 24k burger on Las Vegas Strip

The 24-Karat Gold Leaf Steakburger will be available internationally on June 14. $1 from each burger sold goes to Action Against Hunger. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

North Las Vegas golf course uses GPS to save water
 
North Las Vegas golf course uses GPS to save water

Aliante Golf Club is the latest Las Vegas Valley course to tear out turf and cut its water use with the help of GPS technology. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Despite additional funding school district still faces $17 million deficit
 
Despite additional funding school district still faces $17 million deficit

The Clark County School District revealed for the first time Tuesday that it is facing a budget deficit of between $17 million and $18 million next year despite winning additional funding in the just concluded legislative session. That means the possibility of a teachers strike in the fall remains on the table.

Seven Magic Mountains briefly loses its color
 
Seven Magic Mountains briefly loses its color

Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone’s Seven Magic Mountains art installation received a base coat of white as part of a restoration project to repaint the boulders. (MIchael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Alleged Las Vegas con man who skipped sentencing gets 9 to 20 years
 
Alleged Las Vegas con man who skipped sentencing gets 9 to 20 years

Mark Georgantas, the man who’s criminal record includes white-collar financial frauds amounting to more than $1 million, carrying a firearm as a felon and battery of a peace officer, was sentenced Monday to 9 to 20 years.

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