Clark County commissioners, U.S. Congresswoman Dina Titus, and women’s rights groups including the League of Women Voters of Nevada turned the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign purple and gold to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment, which secured American women’s constitutional right to vote. Wednesday, Aug. 26 is the 100th … [Read more...] about Welcome to Las Vegas Sign Goes Purple and Gold to Celebrate Women’s Suffrage
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The remarkable story of Charlie Parkhurst
By Dennis Cassinnelli During the early days of the Comstock Lode, before the railroads were built, the preferred method of transportation for passengers and small freight was by stagecoach. These sturdy coaches, drawn by teams of four or six horses, followed the rough and treacherous mountain roads taking people, baggage, mail, gold and newspapers to … [Read more...] about The remarkable story of Charlie Parkhurst
Smoke, Ozone Advisory Issued for Tuesday and Wednesday Due to Wildfire Smoke
The Clark County Department of Environment and Sustainability (DES) is issuing an advisory for Tues., Aug. 18 – Wed., Aug. 19 for elevated levels of smoke and ozone due to the regional wildfires in the southwest U.S. DES Division of Air Quality officials say smoke is made of small dust particles and other pollutants that can aggravate respiratory diseases … [Read more...] about Smoke, Ozone Advisory Issued for Tuesday and Wednesday Due to Wildfire Smoke
The Guest List: James Silvas
James Silvas is a Mindset Specialist & Peak Performance Coach, who is the founder of Silvas Speaks LLC and the Host of the "Be That 1%" Podcast. James is a born and raised Las Vegas local who graduated from, and played football at, Foothill High School. Upon graduation James decided to forgo offers to play college … [Read more...] about The Guest List: James Silvas
Elko County Nevada
By Dennis Cassinelli For 19 years, I worked for the Nevada Department of Transportation. During that time I made numerous trips to Elko County Nevada while working on the Interstate 80 Freeway when it was under construction through Carlin, Elko and Wells. Many of the NDOT employees I met in Elko became good friends of mine and I knew several of the resident … [Read more...] about Elko County Nevada