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February 13, 2012

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Green Valley's Durrell McDonald pulls a rebound away from Silverado's Thomas McKay during their game Friday, Jan. 27, 2012 at Green Valley. The Gators won the game 71-58.

Green Valley boys more than a one-player show in victory against Silverado
high school basketball: Top player and DePaul commit Durrell McDonald leads the way for Gators, but others contribute in win
Sat, Jan 28, 2012 (2:05 a.m.)
With less than a minute remaining in Friday’s basketball game, Green Valley High senior guard Durrell McDonald dribbled past the full court press of defenders from visiting Silverado High and found himself in the clear on the fast break. Instead of continuing for what would have been an easy two points, the guard riffled a perfect pass to teammate Devan Kohn near the basket. Kohn easily converted the layup, putting on the final touches in Green Valley’s 71-58 victory.
Katy Perry's California Dreams Tour stop at Mandalay Bay Events Center on Nov. 19, 2011.
Celebrity preview: Katy Perry, Kid Rock, Brad Paisley, Miss Nevada USA
Friday, January 27, 2012
Newly single pop princess Katy Perry leads an all-star party parade this weekend as she celebrates the new 1 OAK’s official grand opening at the
Anthrax performs at House of Blues in Mandalay Bay on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012.
Photos: Anthrax, Testament and Sebastian Bach rock Las Vegas
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Anthrax, with singer Joey Belladonna and guitarist Scott Ian, headlined at the House of Blues in Mandalay Bay, and Scott Harrison was on ...
Henderson council to appoint new member, rather than hold special election
City council approves legal advertisment to seek candidates for Ward 3 post being vacated by Kathleen Vermillion
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
The Henderson City Council voted Tuesday night to appoint a new council member for the Ward 3 seat to replace outgoing Kathleen Vermillion, rather than hold a special election.
City of Henderson to recycle Christmas trees
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
The city of Henderson is reminding all residents that they can recycle their holiday Christmas trees to be used for city parks and landscaping.
A view of Water Street in downtown Henderson in this 2008 file photo. Forbes ranked Henderson as No. 2 on a list of the nation's safest cities.
Forbes ranks Henderson No. 2 on safest cities list
Monday, December 19, 2011
A new ranking of the safest cities in the nation places Henderson at No. 2 behind the Dallas suburb of Plano, Texas. Forbes produced the rankings based on such factors as median income, poverty rate, violent crime and traffic fatality statistics.
The interior of Pasta Cucina at Palace Station.
Station Casinos takes back reins on its restaurants
DINING:
Friday, December 2, 2011
After several years of experimenting with leased venues and private contractors, Station Casinos is back to running most of the restaurants at its properties. The resort chain recently took over ownership and operation of several casino restaurants previously run by outside partners.
Michael Grimm.
Flamingo headliner Michael Grimm: 'I’m just going to bare my soul up there’
Sunday, November 27, 2011
The “America’s Got Talent” winner and soulful singer-songwriter takes Donny & Marie Osmond’s stage for two weeks through Dec. 11 and ...
Silver Springs Park, located at 1950 Silver Springs Parkway, opened to the public Saturday after 11 months of construction. The park cost almost  $1.5 million to restore.
Henderson opens newly renovated Silver Springs Park
Recreation:
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Henderson's Silver Springs Park reopened last week, after nearly a year of renovations. The 6.8-acre park, 1950 Silver Springs Parkway, is now equipped with turf areas, a new playground with shade, a walking course, a lighted ball field and restrooms.
Henderson police on hunt for suspected shooter, 16
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Henderson Police are searching for a teen who allegedly shot an 18-year-old man near Green Valley Parkway and Warm Springs Road.
Original Pancake House locations close at Station Casinos
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Two Station Casinos properties recently changed their breakfast menus: The Original Pancake House at Green Valley Ranch and Aliante Station closed.
Las Vegas High lone Northeast team to win a playoff game
high school football:
Friday, November 4, 2011
The Las Vegas High football team might have lost the Northeast Division title when it was defeated by Canyon Springs, but one week later the Wildcats can stake claim to another achievement: being the league’s lone team still playing.
Henderson drawing hundreds for ITU triathlon event
Biking and running events will lead to some road closures during races
Friday, November 4, 2011
Nearly 1,000 people from 26 countries are coming to Henderson this weekend for the 2011 ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships, which will close parts of roads across Henderson Saturday.
The Las Vegas Valley is seen between two solar panels at the Southern Nevada Water Authority's River Mountains Water Treatment Facility in Henderson.
Henderson hosts Global Solar Summit
Monday, October 31, 2011
Nevada can be a leader in solar energy. And the city of Henderson wants solar manufacturers and developers to know that.
Martina McBride performs during David Foster & Friends at Mandalay Bay Events Center on Oct. 15, 2010.
Country powerhouse Martina McBride soars at Green Valley Ranch Resort
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Martina McBride needed no introduction, supporting act or elaborate stage show to warm the crowd at Green Valley Ranch Resort last night. With 24 Top 10 ...

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