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Wings & Wildlife re-emerges from 'hibernation' successfully on textbook spring day
LAUGHLIN — This past weekend, kids of all ages, including way past 21, put down their phones, screens, tablets and devices to spend a few nice hours sucking in fresh air, recharging, catching some rays, hanging out, making new friends, playing, being active, gazing at the river valley landscape and learning about the natural world of the Mojave Desert, the Colorado River Valley and surroundings.
Laughlin Township budget set at $27.8 million for the coming fiscal year
LAUGHLIN — A budget of more than $27.8 million for the township of Laughlin is included in Clark County’s overall budget for fiscal year 2024-25 to be reviewed at a public hearing of the Board of Commissioners on May 20 and slated to take effect when the new budget year begins July 1.
Caesars Foundation grants River Fund $15K to start Laughlin Social Services Fund
LAUGHLIN — A grant just announced from Caesars Entertainment Foundation will create a brand-new program explicitly aimed at Laughlin residents who find themselves in need of help due to emergency or crisis situations. “We’re excited to announce that River Fund, Inc., has received a $15,000 grant from Caesars Entertainment,”...
Laughlin cornhole crew hosts invitational tourney
LAUGHLIN — In a move to capitalize on the ever-growing popularity of the game of cornhole, the Spirit Mountain Senior Center league players decided to expand competition to include several Las Vegas-area teams. They invited four newly-formed teams from Mountain Crest Community Center on Vegas’ west side to come...
GOP candidates for U.S. Congress, county commission discuss issues with Laughlin voters
LAUGHLIN — Addressing inflation, crime, homelessness and economic diversification were among the top issues for two Republican candidates who held a meet-and-greet event in Laughlin last week hoping to win votes in the primary election coming up June 11. Drew Johnson — one of seven GOP candidates for the...
Laughlin High School track and field races in regional championship
LAS VEGAS – The Laughlin High School track and field team competed for the final time this season at the Southern 2A Regional Championship. The Cougars were led by their 4 x 200 relay team of Kendrick Thompson, Kian Ashby, Aeson Ashby and Marcello Faccioli. They set a personal record and finished in second place at 1:39.92.
Rotarians, Interact Club members roll up their sleeves at Laughlin Community Garden for Earth Day
LAUGHLIN — For the third consecutive year, members of the Rotary Club of Laughlin worked in the Laughlin Community Garden for their annual Rotary Week of Service and Earth Day project at the end of April, installing new raised garden beds, planting vegetables and cleaning up the area. Joined...
Truck driver’s medical clearance expired day after triple-fatal crash outside Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Video the 8 News Now Investigators obtained shows a truck driver on the wrong side of the road for nearly half a minute before colliding with a group of motorcyclists, killing three – in a crash state police once believed involved impairment but appears not to at all.
Property crime up, crimes against people down in winter and spring, LVMPD data shows
LAUGHLIN — Property is more at risk in Laughlin in the winter and spring than any other time of the year, and at the same time people are safer, according to an analysis of crime data reported by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Continuing the trend indicated in...
Laughlin baseball and softball complete season
LINCOLN COUNTY – The Laughlin High School baseball and softball team completed their season with one final doubleheader on April 30. The baseball team finished the regular season 10-14 following a pair of losses against Lincoln County 22-3 and 14-4 in head coach Andre Prosise's first year. The softball team fell 20-2 and 11-1 to finish their season with nine wins and 18 losses.
Softball Recap: Lake Mead Academy wins going away against Laughlin
In what's become a running theme this season, Lake Mead Academy gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. They blew past the Laughlin Cougars 22-7. That's two games straight that Lake Mead Academy has won by exactly 15 runs. Bailey Fore was a standout: she scored three runs...
A summer break for the books: Laughlin Library offers rewards in reading challenge
School is not easy, and that’s putting it mildly. Of course, it's designed to be hard to prepare us to overcome the difficulties of life. An overwhelming majority of students look forward to the relief of summer break with much anticipation. Summertime should, if possible, be spent taking it easy — relax, have some fun, give your mind a rest. But it can also be a time for exploration.
2024 TRACES finalists announced
BULLHEAD CITY — The Tri-State Athletics, Community and Education Stars (TRACES) announced their finalists for the award ceremony scheduled for Tuesday, May 21 at Avi Resort and Casino. The objective of the non-profit is to "ensure all youth have the opportunity to play, be active and have the means...
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