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Wellness Begins with “We”

Whether it’s a quiet rural town or a bustling inner city, Intermountain Health brings essential care to communities throughout the region. As the Interior West’s largest nonprofit healthcare provider, the organization unites a network of people dedicated to helping neighbors, friends, and families live healthier, more fulfilling lives. At every level, Intermountain’s work is guided

Las Vegas Review-Journal Logs 116 Years of Journalism

Print newspaper expands digital features The Journal has been Nevada’s newspaper of record for more than 116 years. But today, it’s so much more. The Review-Journal is one of the 25 largest daily newspapers in the country by print circulation, and it operates the state’s most-visited, most-viewed local news website. It has a smartphone app and a twice-daily weekday

Vegas Celebrates 120 Years Saluting Companies with Roots in Our Community

We want to thank all of the local businesses who participated in VEGAS ROOTS, a special section that salutes our Las Vegas Valley businesses, their milestones and contributions in helping build our community. For 120 years, Las Vegas has attracted entrepreneurs of all sorts. The city’s official birth date was May 15, 1905. That is

Legacy on Horseback: Paula and Michael Gaughan’s South Point Arena Rides High In Las Vegas

In a city known for its dazzling lights, entertainment spectacles and high-stakes gaming, the South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa offers a distinct draw—one rooted not in roulette wheels or celebrity residencies, but in the thundering hooves of world-class equestrian competition. Behind this unique blend of hospitality and horsemanship stand Paula and Michael Gaughan, a

Silverton Casino Lodge: From Boomtown Beginnings to Luxe Lodge Living

What began as Boomtown Las Vegas has evolved into one of the city’s most distinctive and beloved off-Strip destinations. For more than 25 years, Silverton Casino Lodge has welcomed travelers with a warm Western spirit, authentic charm, and a commitment to creating unforgettable guest experiences. Today, Silverton is reimagined for the modern traveler, thanks to

Plaster Family Helped Build Las Vegas

Las Vegas is a city built on bold vision and big dreams. From its humble beginnings as a desert outpost to its rise as a dynamic global city, Las Vegas has always rewarded ambition, resilience and imagination. Among the families who have helped shape this extraordinary growth, few have had a more enduring impact than

The Business of Giving Back: Farhan Naqvi’s Approach Beyond the Courtroom

For more than 15 years, Farhan Naqvi has set the standard for personal injury law in Nevada. When he founded Naqvi Injury Law in 2008, he was driven by a desire to provide better representation for victims, drawing on his experience as a former insurance defense attorney. From the beginning, his focus was clear: to

Rooted in Nevada: Celebrating Nearly 50 Years of Martin-Harris Construction

Martin-Harris Construction is the result of two apprentice carpenters, Frank Martin, the father of current President Guy Martin and Frank Harris. Harris had worked for Frank Martin on a few jobs. After both became journeymen and mastered their craft, they decided to start their own company in 1976 and founded Martin-Harris Construction.  “Martin-Harris Construction was

A Nevada Institution Rooted in Family and Community

In a city known for constantly reinventing itself, few local brands have remained as enduring and beloved as Lee’s Discount Liquor. Founded in 1981 by Korean immigrant Hae Un Lee, the business began as a small storefront with a clear mission: to provide Nevada residents with an unmatched selection of quality liquor at unbeatable prices. 

Kelly Design Group Celebrates 25 Years

When John Kelly, P.E., founded Kelly Design Group (KDG), he had $30,000 in the bank and one client. Through hard work, talent and a bit of good fortune, John grew the company significantly, providing structural engineering services. Within a year, he quit his day job and devoted 100 percent of his time to his business.  Since