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The Alexis Brothers (from left: Marco, Carmita, and Paulo Lorador) pose for a photograph in their studio, Absolute Balance, in Las Vegas, Sunday, Oct. 8th, 2017.
Fitness instructor: ‘You can stop wondering how Cirque acrobats do what they do’
Jan. 22, 2018
Ever wonder if you had the ability to perform some of the stunts seen in Cirque du Soleil shows? Marco, Paulo and Carmita Lorador are longtime circus performers whose fitness studio can teach you how.
Gaming trends for 2018 aim to expand market
Jan. 22, 2018
Last week we shared with you five gaming trends we anticipate in 2018, and here are another five that we expect to affect the industry this year.
The List: Taxicab operators, Jan. 21, 2018
Jan. 22, 2018
Find out about taxicab operators. This week, we rank them by 2017 revenue through November.
The Data: Jan. 21-27, 2018
Jan. 22, 2018
All of the information your business needs: Bid opportunities, bankruptcies filed and building permits issued. To add to our data, email us at [email protected].
How to keep your vehicle healthy
How to keep your vehicle healthy
Jan. 21, 2018
How often do you really have to change your oil, replace your tires, clean your air filter or check your antifreeze? And what kind of gasoline should you be using? In five minutes, we’ll make you an expert on maintaining your vehicle and dispel some common myths.
Cory Nelson, Executive Director of the Blind Center of Nevada, shows the Great Room, which will be used as an area for members to gather to eat and watch musical performances, during a walk-through of a new facility in Las Vegas, Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018. The design of the facility was inspired by the layout of the Brooklyn Bowl with the goal of avoiding an institutional feel.
New space will take Blind Center to new heights
Jan. 21, 2018
Culinary classic, job programs among potential offerings afforded by new building.
Jaime Weller-Lafavor, who earned her master’s in social work at UNLV, became CEO of Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada this month after working nearly five years as director of development at the St. Rose Dominican Health Foundation.
Volunteers in Medicine strives for more inclusive health care
Jan. 21, 2018
The nonprofit organization provides more than $10 million in health care for needy people in Southern Nevada.
Recipe: Butternut squash hash
Recipe: Butternut squash hash
Jan. 21, 2018
It’s the right time for a hearty weekend breakfast ...
Casino promotions: Jan. 21-27
Jan. 21, 2018
Feeling lucky? Gaming establishments throughout Southern Nevada offer deals and promotions for gamers ...
Mamie Peers holds up her sign during an event at the PublicUs coffee shop on East Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018.
The Year of Women: Marches around the world last January sparked a movement of empowerment
Jan. 20, 2018
The election of President Donald Trump got the ball rolling and accusations of sexual assault against Hollywood film mogul Harvey Weinstein helped it snowball. This year, women in Southern Nevada and across the country intend to ...
Caring for premature babies in the NICU
Caring for premature babies in the NICU
Jan. 15, 2018
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that in 2016, 1 in 10 babies in the United States were born too early. Though common, there are many complications associated with preterm births, including breathing/respiratory problems, anemia, heart defects, neurological conditions and feeding issues.
Navigating convention season via the Las Vegas Monorail
Navigating convention season via the Las Vegas Monorail
Jan. 15, 2018
If you plan to attend any upcoming events, follow these tips to streamline travel and maximize your itinerary.
Smart city technology aims to make communities more secure, but does it encroach on privacy?
Smart city technology aims to make communities more secure, but does it encroach on privacy?
Jan. 15, 2018
For years, Las Vegas has been quietly preparing to take advantage of technological advancements. And now, city leaders expect its patience and diligence to pay off as systems are developed to make living in cities safer and more convenient, because Las Vegas’ infrastructure ...
Protesters gathered in downtown Las Vegas on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in support of the Women's March on Washington for the Women's March in Las Vegas. Nevada Congresswomen Dina Titus and Congressman Ruben Kihuen were among some of the speakers to address the crowd as they gathered at Lloyd D. George U.S. Courthouse.
Going to Women’s March events? Here’s what you need to know
Jan. 15, 2018
Organizers are trying to clear up some confusion about the Jan. 21 event that celebrates women in America and raises awareness about inequality and injustice.
Peter Loughead, in wheelchair, displays a sign during a news conference at the Apothecary Shoppe marijuana dispensary on West Flamingo Road Thursday, Jan. 04, 2018. Loughead, who suffers from multiple sclerosis (MS), said he relocated to Nevada from Missouri in order to get treated with medical marijuana.
What would a pot shutdown look like in Nevada?
Jan. 15, 2018
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions wasn’t joking when he said he believed marijuana use in the U.S. “should be minimized.” On Jan. 4, the Department of Justice head rescinded Obama-era guidelines — most notably the Cole and Wilkinson memorandums — that provided marijuana-legal states an opportunity to operate their ...