Brian Nordli
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FoodIt’s World Vegan Month! Celebrate with dairy-free ‘cheese’
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014 We put five uncheeses to the test and found some good, some weird, and one delicious.
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Las VegasMan gets 15 years in Las Vegas carjacking, stun gun attack
Thursday, May 29, 2014 A man who attacked a woman with a Taser and stole her car was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison this week, according to Daniel Bogden, U.S. Attorney for the District of Nevada. Keith Michael Costa, 35, of Las Vegas...
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GeneralPolice: Guest killed after tackling gunman at nightclub; 2 security officers wounded
Monday, Oct. 21, 2013 A Las Vegas Strip nightclub patron was shot dead early this morning after he tackled and wrestled with an armed, disgruntled patron who had just shot two security officials at Drai’s nightclub. Metro Sheriff Doug Gillespie identified the suspect as Benjamin Frazier, 41, of Las Vegas.
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NewsLas Vegans express frustration, dismay at Trayvon Martin rally
Saturday, July 20, 2013 Nickia Davis’ voice echoed down Las Vegas Boulevard Saturday morning as she marched about 100 demonstrators from the Heart Attack Grill to the U.S. Courthouse.
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WeatherA wet Friday night: Major storm hits Las Vegas Valley
Friday, July 19, 2013 A thunderstorm swept through the Las Vegas Valley Friday night, setting a rainfall record, causing floods and power outages throughout the area, setting a house on fire and displacing some residents of an apartment complex.
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FiresMount Charleston called nation's top wildfire priority; blaze is 15 percent contained
Thursday, July 4, 2013 The cost of fighting the fire that is threatening more than 500 structures on Mount Charleston has grown to $2.4 million, but officials indicated Sunday the effort was making headway. Officials with the Great Basin Incident Management team, which is directing firefighting efforts on Mount Charleston, said the fire grew by just 50 acres -- from 14,108 acres earlier in the day to 14,158 acres late Sunday afternoon.
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Breaking NewsDespite the heat, some street performers keep plugging away
Sunday, June 30, 2013 The gold statue rested on a plastic bin Saturday afternoon, munching on a sandwich and taking swigs of water near the Bellagio fountains. The sun was partially blocked by the trees, but the asphalt and car exhaust that emanated from the traffic radiated heat like a furnace.
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BusinessTips for a smoother ride at Wet ’n’ Wild
Saturday, June 1, 2013 Since Wet ’n’ Wild Las Vegas’ long-awaited opening, visitors have flooded the water park excited to be the first to explore its towering slides and various attractions.
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News8 things you might not know about Lake Mead
Tuesday, May 28, 2013 Lake Mead is more than just a body of water leading up to the architectural wonder that is Hoover Dam. A closer look at the lake reveals a region full of hidden gems and activities that go beyond a fun-filled afternoon on the water. There are hiking trails that lead to hot springs, a diversity of wilderness terrains that go from craggy cliffs to flat valleys, and a sunken World War II B-29 bomber among the many areas to explore in the national recreation area.
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FoodNew Firefly location welcomes customers, begins task of regaining their trust
Saturday, May 25, 2013 A feeling of apprehension consumed Firefly Tapas Kitchen & Bar owners Tabitha and John Simmons moments before it opened the doors to its new location on Paradise Road on Friday. Almost a month prior, the restaurant’s old location was shut down by health inspectors after a major salmonella outbreak sickened 294 patrons. The restaurant may have moved only a couple of blocks to its new location, but they wondered, would the customers follow?
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PeopleNevada Partnership For Homeless Youth
Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014 Brianna Grandberry, 18, left, talks with her case manager Shawna Freimanis at the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014. Grandberry graduated from the homeless youth program last week.
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PeopleNevada Partnership For Homeless Youth
Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014 Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth case manager Shawna Freimanis, left, stands with Brianna Grandberry, 18, outside the group's Drop-in Center on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014. Grandberry recently graduated from the homeless youth program.
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PeopleUNLV Acting President Don Snyder
Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014 UNLV acting President Don Snyder presents his State of University address at UNLV's Judy Bayley Theatre on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014.
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Downtown JoeAngie Morelli
Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013 Taking a stand: Local activist Angie Morelli is bringing the fight against GMOs to the voters.
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NewsFirefly on Paradise
Saturday, May 25, 2013 Firefly Tapas Kitchen and Bar's new location, 3824 Paradise Road, is seen on opening day, Friday, May 24, 2013.
