By Trina Machacek On the path of life, milestones are huge. Even little ones. First tooth. First steps. Have you seen the commercial where a guy gets up from the couch where other people are watching a baby do baby things. When the guy is out getting snacks the baby takes her first step. When the guy gets back he wants to know if everyone can make the baby take that … [Read more...] about Is This You? Milestones, both big and small, can make smilestones
Raiders get chance to look at backup QBs
By Kirk Kern The last two years, the Raiders have had the luxury of having an established, veteran backup quarterback in Marcus Mariotta. This year, if starter Derek Carr were to suffer an injury, the team will have to hand over the reins to either Jarrett Stidham or Nick Mullens. In Thursday’s first pre-season game, the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio, Stidham and … [Read more...] about Raiders get chance to look at backup QBs
Crossing guard recruitment under way for new school year
Residents interested in serving as crossing guards near neighborhood schools are encouraged to apply for open jobs. There is an immediate need for more than 80 crossing guards and recruitment will be ongoing throughout the school year. High-needs areas include the southwest Las Vegas Valley, Spring Valley and neighborhoods in the central Las Vegas … [Read more...] about Crossing guard recruitment under way for new school year
Book review: The maturation of medicine in Nevada
By Thomas Mitchell Nevada native, long-time newspaper columnist and author John L. Smith has just published the final volume in his series of thin paperbacks devoted to recounting the exploits and discoveries of some of the most colorful characters who shaped Nevada and the West — especially suited for younger readers wanting a taste of their home state’s … [Read more...] about Book review: The maturation of medicine in Nevada
Raiders line needs to step up for offense to shine
VegasSportsToday.com The Raiders enter the 2022 season with an enviable group of skill position players, led by receivers Davante Adams and Hunter Renfrow along with tight end Darren Waller and running back Josh Jacobs. But that group won’t be able to get untracked unless the offensive line does its job. That group lost a lot of leadership with the retirements of Denzelle … [Read more...] about Raiders line needs to step up for offense to shine