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It is not easy sometimes to navigate the world as a transgender person, but there are unique challenges when it comes to medical care. A new effort is underway in Reno to help doctors better treat their transgender patients.

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

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John L. Smith On Sheriff Arpaio And That Darned Stadium

Sep 19, 2017

Controversial former Maricopa County, Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio was in Las Vegas over the weekend to accept an award from a conservative political organization and kick off a series of speaking en

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UNLV Prof: Prostitute Ownership Of Brothels Would Be Sweeping Change

Sep 19, 2017

Brothels are legal in Nevada, but only in counties with populations of fewer than 450,000.

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Pedestrian Deaths On Record Pace In Las Vegas

Sep 19, 2017

Southern Nevada is on pace for a record number of pedestrian deaths and pedestrian fatalities are on the rise on roads all across Nevada.

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Doctors Lack Training On Transgender Needs

Sep 18, 2017

Healthcare for transgender people can be difficult. For many, it’s hard to find a doctor, and even friendly doctors can lack proper training.

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Monday, September 18, 2017

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Tired Of Screens? Try A Board Game Cafe

Sep 14, 2017

When we hear about games these days, it’s usually about games that are played on screens.

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Shade Tree Transitional Housing Closes

Sep 14, 2017

The Shade Tree is the largest women’s shelter in Nevada.

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Olympians Descend On Las Vegas For Annual 'Super Bowl' Of Bodybuilding

Sep 15, 2016

Las Vegan Iris Kyle is a 10-time winner of the Ms. Olympia competition.

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Friday, September 15, 2017

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Metro Capt: Life Moves On But Not Easily After Using Deadly Force

Jun 15, 2017

Three years ago this month, two Las Vegas police officers were shot and killed while having lunch at a pizza restaurant on Nellis Boulevard.

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Pool Table, Karaoke Machine, 17-Foot Camper: $23,743

Sep 01, 2016

On September 22, 2008, Las Vegan Terry Kniess got the price of the Showcase Showdown on the "Price is Right" exactly right: $23,743. Terry explains how he did it.