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Nevada veterans reflect on 50th anniversary of Tet

On Saturday, about 15 men perused a Tet Offensive 50th anniversary remembrance display at American Legion Post No. 8. The display, which included machine guns, olive-green uniforms, and albums of photos, was a reminder of the attack that spanned 35 cities and killed 6,328 U.S. military personnel.

Wounded Warrior hike in Red Rock beneficial to veterans

Picturesque Red Rock Canyon was the setting for a recent Wounded Warrior Project hiking event that gave injured veterans an opportunity to exercise and share quality time with their veteran peers and others from their community.

Nevada to lose $6.7M in aid for struggling homeowners

Nevada homeowners struggling with the housing crisis will lose $6.7 million in federal aid following a new report by a special inspector general for the Troubled Asset Relief Program that found the state is one of the worst participants in the program.

Health care focus of Nevada veterans forum

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recently held its Quarterly Town Hall meeting and Resource Fair at its Southern Nevada Healthcare System facility in North Las Vegas.

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NDOT looking to hire summer interns

The Nevada Department of Transportation is looking ahead to the summer road construction season by accepting applications for paid summer internships through Feb. 28.

 
Nye County Veterans Banner Program accepting applications

Nye County is engaged in a project to honor and show recognition for the local men and women who have given of themselves by serving in the United States military and residents are encouraged to put forward their names and the names of their loved ones for the Veterans Banner Program.

Golfer aces one in Pahrump

Cindy Yoon had a hole-in-one Saturday, Feb. 3, at Lakeview Executive Golf Course. Yoon’s shot, which came on the 100-yard, 14th hole, was witnessed by Gerard Slamko.

Feds send $425,000 to Nevada to fight housing discrimination

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is awarding $37 million, including $425,000 in Nevada, to fight housing discrimination under its Fair Housing Initiatives Program.

Death Valley National Park close to visitor record

A total 1,294,827 visitors came to Death Valley National Park in 2017, only 1,456 less than the park record set in 2016, officials announced.

Creations add to art scene in Tecopa community

Artist Judyth Greenburgh pops a large green marble into a wire catch at the end of a metal tube that resembles a pirate’s eyepiece.

 
‘Cops’ inspired program filming in Pahrump

The Nye County Sheriff’s Office has a message for area drivers who may get pulled over for a traffic infraction in the future.

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