Things to do in downtown Las Vegas this week

Big Game bash, “Driving Miss Daisy” at Smith Center, a jitterbug lesson at a museum and a soccer watch party among upcoming downtown Las Vegas happenings

Nevada State College breaks ground on education building

The approximately 65,000-square-foot Glenn and Ande Christenson School of Education Building will cost an estimated $55.9 million to construct. It’s slated to open in 2021.

Bank halts voucher program funding over anti-LGBTQ policies

The decision comes after an investigation found that 156 private Christian schools with anti-gay views educated more than 20,800 students with tuition paid for by state scholarships.

Henderson elementary school has marine science lab

McDoniel Elementary School’s slogan is: “Bringing the world’s oceans to the desert.” The lab was created in 1989, and now includes 10 saltwater and two freshwater tanks.

Houston Astros hire Dusty Baker as new manager

He takes over from AJ Hinch, who was fired Jan. 13 just an hour after he was suspended for the season for his role in Houston’s sign-stealing scandal.

Las Vegas man charged with sex trafficking girlfriend

A Las Vegas man is accused of kidnapping a woman and sex trafficking her along Tropicana Avenue and Boulder Highway in the Las Vegas Valley, according to police reports.

EU Parliament approves UK’s departure terms from bloc

After an emotional final debate on Wednesday, legislators voted for the withdrawal agreement that will end Britain’s 47-year membership in the bloc.

 
Dramatic rescue shown during fire in 25-story LA building

Firefighters were plucking people off the roof of a 25-story Los Angeles residential building during a fire that erupted Wednesday near the sixth floor.

Did your favorite at Trader Joe’s make the list?

The grocery chain, which operates five stores in the Las Vegas Valley, announced the results of Trader Joe’s 11th annual Customer Choice Awards on Monday.

Cubs’ Kris Bryant loses service-time grievance, sources say

The grievance had hovered over Chicago throughout its quiet offseason. The decision means the 28-year-old Bryant has two years left before he is eligible for free agency.

 
Senators question House managers, Trump lawyers

President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial shifted to questioning Wednesday as Republicans strained to contain the fallout over John Bolton’s forthcoming book and stave off a vote to call witnesses.

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