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Afters Ice Cream is well-known for its unique flavors and incredibly Instagrammable desserts. Launched in 2014 by Andy Nguyen and Scott Nghiem, Afters now has 27 Southern California locations, and last year, opened its first Nevada spot at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.

You wont find traditional strawberry or chocolate ice cream. Instead, check out the Frosted Strawberry Pop-Tarts flavor, blending up Pop Tart pastry pieces and a strawberry swirl. Dark Matter Brownie Batter, which originally debuted as a 2018 Rick & Morty pop-up, truly tastes and feels like brownie batter.

You can take your ice cream in a cup or cone, and Afters has plenty of toppings, including several types of cereal, like Fruity Pebbles and Capn Crunch. There are also M&Ms, gummy bears, mochi, peanuts and more. A single scoop is $6.50, two scoops is $8.

Afters also offers ice cream bars ($6.50) and sundaes, floats and milkshakes (all $10). But its the signature Milky Bun ($7.50) that first put the parlor on the map. This memorable dessert features ice cream stuffed between two warm glazed donuts, with the option to add toppings.

You can choose the ice cream for your Milky Bun, and Cookie Monstera mint- and vanilla-based concoction with crushed Oreos and chocolate chip cookiesis a popular choice. And yes, its bright blue, like the favorite character on Sesame Street. If youre looking to even out the sweetness, Salty Oreo might be a good way to go.

If youre not ready to try every flavor in one sitting, take some to go. Afters sells prepacked pints ($12) and quarts ($22), along with hand-scooped take-home options ($14-$24).

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LAS VEGAS (KLAS) The woman accused of setting a mobile home on fire, killing one woman, reportedly was upset over a relationship involving several other people, an arrest report revealed Thursday.

The fire was reported Wednesday around 4 p.m. at 1322 Mojave Road.

By the time Las Vegas Fire & Rescue arrived, a trailer was engulfed in flames, people were fighting outside of the home and a woman was suffering from burns to over 90% of her body, the report said.

According to police, six adults were in the trailer at the time the fire had started. Three of them were taken into custody: Tiffany Willis, 37; Arnold Copeland and Keshaun Wynton. Willis is charged with murder.

The injured woman, who has not been identified and is only being addressed as Jane Doe, was present near where the fire started and died from her injuries Wednesday night, police said.

According to the report, Willis and Copeland were in a relationship and were living in the home with the homeowners. They were friends with Wynton and the victim, who often came over to hang out at the home, police said.

At the time of this incident, Wynton was also living at the residence, and was sexually involved with both the victim and Willis, police said.

Sometime before 4 p.m. Wednesday, a person in the home said he heard Willis and Copeland come home and overheard an argument between Willis and Wynton, during which Wynton told Willis that she didnt need to know details about his personal life.

According to Wynton, he and the victim had been laying on a foam mattress in a makeshift patio when Willis and Copeland returned. When Copeland came in, he confronted Willis about cheating on him with Wynton, and when Wynton confirmed it, Copeland then broke up with Willis.

According to the report, Willis became upset by this, walked over to Wynton and the victim, and said Im gonna set it on fire, before walking away.

Wynton overheard Willis asking someone for a lighter before she walked back to the patio area, bent over the mattress and lit it on fire, police said.

Copeland helped the two homeowners get out of the trailer while Wynton tried to put out the fire. Wynton told police that he then walked into the street and saw Willis leaving.

Wynton yelled at a neighbor, who had noticed the smoke and commotion and came outside, to stop Willis from leaving.

Shortly afterward, the victim stumbled out into the street, suffering apparent severe burns. Copeland then tried to help her by putting out the flames with his jacket and spraying her with a hose.

After emergency services arrived and Willis was taken into custody, she told police that Wynton started the fire. Copeland told police that she had also told him this during the incident.

When detectives told her that witnesses had heard her asking for a lighter and setting fire to the mattress, she began crying and said that she didnt want to hurt anyone, but wanted to scare Wynton because of their on and off again relationship issues.

Wynton had told police that at the time, he thought Willis was trying to kill him, the report said.

Willis continued to tell police that she recalled starting the fire in the makeshift patio where Wynton and the victim were. She said she used a black lighter to light the fire and then hid it in a nearby dumpster. Detectives later found the lighter in a dumpster about 30 feet from the trailer.

Officials said the trailer where the fire started was destroyed beyond repair.

Wilcoxs nearby trailer was partially destroyed and required significant emergency repairs.

Willis was booked into the Clark County Detention Center on charges of open murder, attempted murder, and two counts of arson. She is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday.

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Restaurants throughout the Las Vegas Valley are offering dining specials for Valentines Day.

All menus and specials are honored on Feb. 14 unless otherwise specified.

Bottiglia Cucina & Enoteca at Green Valley Ranch will offer brunch with bottomless ros and a live DJ for Galentines Day on Feb. 13 and special menu options for Valentines Day.

Bottiglias Galentines Day brunch will include menu options such as prosciutto eggs Benedict with poached eggs, hollandaise and an English muffin; pancakes with cinnamon and maple syrup; mozzarella and tomato caprese salad with marinated heirloom tomatoes, mozzarella di bufala, and aged balsamic; tagliatelle Bolognese with San Marzano, pancetta and red wine; and chicken picatta with lemon, capers, and white wine. Brunch can be enjoyed with bottomless ros, ($25).

Valentines Day dishes will include beet caprese with rainbow beets, herbed fromage blanc and basil honey, ($15); Tuscan mussels made with P.E.I. mussels, nduja sausage, calabrese sausage and crusty focaccia ($20); seared sea scallops with cauliflower puree, Romanesco confit and lemon beurre Blanc, ($32); braised veal osso Bucco with tender braised veal shank, mashed potatoes and wood-grilled asparagus, ($54); and red velvet shoe for dessert filled with red velvet cake and cream cheese farce, ($18). bottiglialv.com

Ferraros Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar will offer both a special prix-fixe dinner on Feb. 14 for $115 per person. The first course includes a choice of jumbo lump crab cake with Champagne mustard sauce or burrata, Parma prosciutto, Mission figs, arugula, hazelnuts, saba. The second course is a choice of rigatoni alla spilinga with rigatoni pasta, house-made spicy sausage, nduja, caciocavallo cheese and toasted breadcrumbs or gnocchi pesto with house-roasted tomatoes. The main course is a choice of filetto di Manzo with 8-ounce filet mignon, rosemary demi, roasted potatoes, asparagus or Chilean sea bass with lobster brandy sauce, lobster meat, potato pure and grilled asparagus. Dessert is either flourless chocolate cake or fiore di latte gelato, raspberry sauce and fresh berries. ferraroslasvegas.com

Giada will offer a tasting menu for couples for $140 per person. The menu will feature an appetizer including wood-fired oyster, anise butter, fennel crystals, Golden Osetra caviar, parmesan cornetto, tomato crme fraiche, crab cake arancini and lemon-basil aioli. Second options include a choice of Tartufo potato gnocchi made with morel mushrooms, fava flowers and shaved truffle or red velvet fettuccini made with wagyu chocolate bolognese and candy stripe beets. Entre options with a choice of a prosecco poached lobster with honey crisp-potato gratin and roasted apple butter or oak-grilled bone-in filet with vanilla parsnip-potato puree, Barolo crust and balsamic pearl glaze. Guests can enjoy a sweet dessert with the choice of chocolate fondant with molten espresso chocolate center and white coffee stracciatella gelato or strawberry amore with Tahitian vanilla bean mousse, strawberry jam and almond chiffon. caesars.com/cromwell

Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips will offer specialty menu items for Valentines Day. The restaurant invites guests to enjoy crab cakes served with natural sea salt chips, remoulade, choice of one sauce and a drink for $21.99. For a sweet addition, Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips will also offer cookies and cream cheesecake pops for $8.99. thelinq.com/restaurants

Guy Fieris Vegas Kitchen & Bar will spice Valentines Day up with a prix fixe menu for two to share for $85. This menu will include dishes such as drunken shrimp cocktail made with jumbo poached shrimp served with Bloody Mary cocktail sauce; green wedge salad including romaine hearts, diced cucumber, marinated grape tomatoes, kalamata olives, pickled red onions, feta cheese, pita chips and lemon-tahini Vinaigrette, a 16-ounce mustard and peppercorn-crusted New York strip steak made with a cast iron crust, balsamic glazed onions, roasted herb-fingerling potatoes and grilled asparagus and Guys Cheesecake Challenge including half a marbled cheesecake topped with potato chips, pretzels and hot fudge. thelinq.com/restaurants

Lawrys The Prime Rib is serving a perfect pre-fixe meal for steak lovers Feb. 7-28 for $65 that includes an appetizer choice of Lawrys signature spinning bowl salad, lobster bisque or a house wedge salad, an entree choice of Lawrys cut of prime rib with Yorkshire pudding and mashed potatoes, 8 oz. charbroiled filet mignon or 10 oz. flat iron steak a dessert choice of flourless chocolate cake, vanilla creme brulee or English trifle. lawrysonline.com.

Mercato della Pescheria at Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort will be celebrating Valentines Day week with a 4-course set menu this year from Feb. 12 through Feb. 14. The 4-course dinner includes a Prosecco glass & starts with a crudo duo of salmon tartar & tuna crudo followed by foraged mushroom & truffle risotto. The main course is a surf and turf center cut filet & coal-roasted shrimp with roasted potatoes and arugala & tableside tiramisu for dessert for $140 per couple. mercatodellapescheria.com/lasvegas

Peyote, inside Fergusons Downtown Motel, will offer a sizzling menu exclusively from Feb. 11 through Feb. 13.

Peyotes sweetheart offering, built for two ($115), features caviar and country ham bites ($40), made with Ossetra caviar and American-style prosciutto served on a crispy potato cake. The menu also includes the Love Potion #9 ($28), a shareable cocktail made with mezcal, passion fruit, Campari, sweet vermouth and smoked citrus; and for dessert, a box of locally made chocolates from Happy Ending ($15). To accompany the spread, the package also includes a bouquet of freshly cut flowers ($32).

Additional dinner selections include wood fire steak and fries, featuring a 10-oz. vintage beef sirloin tip and smoke ancho barnaise; nopales-stuffed chile relleno, with wood-roasted carrot mole, mixed pickles and togorashi; the Peyote fried chicken sandwich, made with Jidori chicken thigh, iceberg slaw, Peyote hot sauce, blended mustard and B&B pickles; and more. peyotedtlv.com.

STK Steakhouse is offering Valentines Day specials all weekend long along with your favorite STK Steakhouse signature steaks and dishes. Specials that will be available Feb. 11 through Feb. 14 include red snapper crudo made with pomegranate, sesame seeds, ginger, cilantro, and a soy yuzu dressing, 6 oz. A5 wagyu spinalis, A5 wagyu spinalis surf & turf served with king crab stuffed colossal shrimp and wagyu jam toast, cured & roasted wild king salmon made with a vodka & coriander sweet cure, beets, radishes, watercress, and horseradish cream, and chocolate lava marshmallow cake served with raspberry jam and vanilla ice cream. stksteakhouse.com

Sugar Factory is celebrating Valentines Day with special offerings in February including the Crazy For You Insane Milkshake ($21) with blend of strawberry ice cream and New York cheesecake and topped with whipped cream, cherry gummy hearts, M&Ms, chocolate hearts and gumdrops, and served with two straws. sugarfactory.com.

Trattoria Reggiano at Downtown Summerlin will greet guests with a rose from Feb. 12-14. The Italian restaurant will offer exclusive Valentines Day specials including polipo con puttanesca made with octopus, Kalamata olives, fried capers, heirloom tomatoes, Calabrian chili and grilled crostini ($18), surf and turf made with 4 oz. filet mignon, 6 oz. lobster tail, gorgonzola potato puree and sauce bordelaise ($69) and zabaione made with Marsala whip, peach sorbet and mixed berries ($11). trattoria-reggiano.com

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A Las Vegas man has sold a historic silver dollar coin to a company in California for $12 million.

The coin itself is believed to be the first silver dollar ever made by the U.S. Mint, and experts say it is in great condition. Vegas business executive Bruce Morelan paid $10,016,875 for the coin in 2013 and exhibited it across the country and in Europe, according to GreatCollections Coin Auctions, the Irvine, California, company that bought the coin.

Ian Russell, president of GreatCollections, said that the coin has historical significance and was intended to help replace Spanish, English, Dutch and French coins that were in circulation in the countrys post-Colonial era. The front of the coin shows the year 1794 and an allegorical female representation of liberty with the word LIBERTY, the company said, and the back shows an eagle surrounded by a wreath and the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

Because of its significance, it was likely seen by President George Washington, Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton and then-Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson who oversaw the young United States Mint, Russell said in a statement. Without question, this is Americas most coveted silver dollar, a numismatic national treasure.

Russell said 1,758 of the coins were made in Philadelphia on a hand-turned press and delivered to government officials in October 1794.

Only about 140 still survive, and this 1794 silver dollar is the only known specimen-striking, substantially better than the examples in the Smithsonian Institutions National Numismatic Collection and the American Numismatic Association museum, Russell said.

According to Russell, the coin is now the most valuable silver coin in the world and the second most valuable rare coin of any kind.

Morelan, 60, said he started collecting coins at age 6 and always dreamed of owning the historic coin.

Coins are in my blood, and the 1794 dollar was a lifelong dream, Morelan said in a statement. Im truly blessed to have owned it and hope the new owner has as much joy, pride, and satisfaction as I did.

Contact Alexis Ford at aford@reviewjournal.com or follow @alexisdford on Twitter.

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LAS VEGAS (KLAS) From litter to lack of upkeep and vandalism, some residents are concerned and have reached out to 8 News Now about maintenance at parks across the valley.

At Jaycee Park near Eastern and Sahara, we saw just a sample of the problems at parks around the valley.

What we found might surprise you: garbage, broken glass, damaged playgrounds, graffiti and dirty tables.

Elena Ledoux is a mom of a 9-year-old. She frequents many valley parks. She is noticing more problems recently. Parks are not as clean as they used to be.

Ledoux says it doesnt matter what area of town, or who runs each park. There is a lot of graffiti and debris.

Shelby McCulley, mom of a 10-year-old, said she agrees.

It doesnt matter what park you go to, youre going to find vagrants. Youre going to find trash. And they need to be more attentive, especially for our children, McCulley said. She has lived in Las Vegas for more than five years.

Both mothers say they would like to see all playgrounds being inspected and sanitized once a week.

If you find a problem at a park, report it.

Some parks do have numbers posted. If you cant find the number, reach out to your city of the county. They can also tell you if its a park run by an HOA.

We reached out to some of the people who maintain parks in the valley. Heres what they had to say:

All Clark County parks are cleaned daily. This includes trash pickup, graffiti removal and cleaning the restrooms.

Also, every County park has at least one sign that includes a non-emergency phone number and email address that park patrons may use to tell us about any issues or concerns at the park.

Park patrons may also submit concerns or requests at https://clarkcountynv.gov/fixit.

The city always appreciates heads up from residents, and they can report park maintenance issues through the city website at the report a problem link: https://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Government/Departments/Operations-Maintenance/Report-A-Problem, by calling 702-229-PLAY or by reaching out via the citys social media channels.

In addition, the city has many park and neighborhood cleanups with city staff working with community partners and neighbors to clean. We also have the pack in pack out program at Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs where we encourage visitors to remove all the trash they bring with them into the park. We are even trying the new craze of plogging jogging and picking up trash at the same time. We have an event coming up that I have attached.

The City of Henderson takes great pride in its award-winning park system. Our Parks and Recreation Department works diligently to maintain all 68 parks throughout the city. If residents see any acts of vandalism or unsanitary conditions, they can easily submit their concerns online at contacthenderson.com. Should residents witness active vandalism, we encourage them to contact the police through the non-emergency line at 3-1-1.

The City of Henderson appreciates our communitys vigilance as we work together to keep our parks a safe and fun place for all.

The City of North Las Vegas is investing in its parks, and the results are showing. Outside Magazine named North Las Vegas one of its 2021 20 Most Livable Towns and Cities in America, placing in the top 10 thanks in large part to our parks and trails system. In 2021 alone, the City opened an all-new Hartke Parkin downtown North Las Vegas, which was relocated to accommodateconstruction of a new school, and spent over $2 million on upgrades to Cheyenne Sports Complex, Sandstone Park and Seastrand Park, with more than $3 million in additional upgrades coming to Cheyenne this year. Other projects are underway as well, and the City plans to provide various upgrades to all 33 of our parks in the coming years.

As for any concerns, park users can make a report bydownloading the Contact North Las Vegas app on their favorite mobile device, or by visiting the Citys website and selecting Report a Problem under the Quick Links section at the top of the page.

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Early critics of the Houston Texans handling of Josh McDaniels in their all-important head coach search - including me - offered one scolding observation:

Given GM Nick Caserios long-time friendship with McDaniels, and their shared New England back ground

Why has he given the Texans the stiff-arm?

And now maybe we know:To heck with Patriots South; why not hold out for the Las Vegas Raiders to morph into Patriots West?

New England offensive coordinator McDaniels - the highest paid assistant coach in the NFL (at an estimated $4 million annually) - might suddenly have a reason to again leave boss Bill Belichicks bosom,as the Raiders list of new GM candidates include Dave Ziegler, who has been working Guess where?

Thats right. Bill Belichicks aforementioned bosom.

McDaniels, 45, has three Super Bowl victories to his credit, plus a failed tenure as the Denver head coach. Another blemish exists as a result of his accept-then-quit relationship from 2018 with the Indianapolis Colts.

But can McDaniels coach? Caserio knows he can.

And so does Ziegler.

The Texans, under Caserio building from scratch in so many ways, might find a fine coach to guide a roster that isnt as good as the one the Raiders just rode to the postseason. That is a present, but hopefully not-forever, reality. So is, in fairness, a mention of the fact that Nick is so far 0-of-1 in his pursuits. (See: Culley, David.)

So if McDaniels has his pick? Hes understandably picking the superior roster and a western version of the Patriots.

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Here are the facts that wedoknow: as of now, country music superstar and husband of Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban, is now slated to performing weekends at Caesars Palace in late March and early April, dates originally given to Adele (via Daily Mail). Adele herself has officially given a reason for her cancelled show, posting on her social media that half of her crew had been out of work with COVID, and that were were "delivery issues" with regard to needed supplies. While she originally promised her dates would be rescheduled, fans have noticed that with the scheduled lineup at Caesars Palace, it seems unlikely there would be space for her to reclaim her residency at that venue until 2023.

Further, rumors have been flying that the real reason for the cancellation might be artistic differences between Adele and herset designer Esmeralda Devlin. Adele's set was spotted being carried out and removed from the venue in pieces, leaving many to fear the show has been fully cancelled, not just postponed until a later date. It looks like all fans can do is wait and hope for good news.

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Mercedes Krause remembers the moment when Clark County School District campuses shut down in March 2020and the sad realization that followed.

We thought we were going see our students on Monday, and Ive never seen those kids again, says Krause, a second-grade teacher at Gene Ward Elementary. Its traumatizing when youre a teacher, [because] your class, I mean, theyre your babies.

Though CCSD campuses are currently open, the start of 2022 has served as an eerie reminder of that tough start to the ongoing pandemic. A surge of omicron, COVIDs latestand extremely contagiousvariant, recently pushed the district to take a five-day pause, from January 14-18. In a statement, CCSD explained the break was initiated due to the extreme staffing shortages based on the high number of positive COVID-19 cases.

Dr. Monica Cortez, assistant superintendent for CCSD, expanded on that explanation in a conversation with the Weekly just before the pause. We truly believe that this five-day pause will give us an opportunity to be healthy, to get tested, to get vaccinated or boosted and stop the spread, she said. So we really are encouraging [staff to stay home]. We know its going to be an inconvenience, but we feel its for the best interest of all of our students and staff in the long run.

After schools resumed in-person classes on January 19, CCSD emailed an update to parents. The pause allowed school employees to recuperate and gave nurses time to catch up on a backlog of calls to process COVID cases within the district. According to the email, 2,324 students and 1,068 employees who had been in contact with the district about COVID concerns had been cleared to return to school after the pause.

Still, Vicki Kreidel, a second grade English teacher at Lomie G. Heard Elementary and president of the National Education Association of Southern Nevada, said she heard both students and teachers talking about using the five-day pause to go on trips.

We have no control over what people are doing during the five-day pause, she said. If youre using the five-day pause to go out and potentially expose yourself or your family to COVID, then were going to have the same situation when we go back.

At press time, CCSDs website listed some alarming statistics: 15,618 total COVID cases districtwide4,320 among school staff, 1,081 among central office staff and 10,217 among students. Cases were highest at elementary schools with 6,481 cases, compared to 5,021 at high schools and 2,678 at middle schools.

Krause says trying to keep her young students safe has been extremely stressful for her, making it difficult to create a joyful classroom environment. News of the pause hit particularly hard, she adds. I was really struggling to keep [one student] social distanced, because she just wanted to sit next to me all day in class both days [prior to the pause], she says. I think the kids are nervous.

Keeping masks on young children has also been challenging, Krause says, explaining that she utilizes a reward system and consistently reminds her students about the importance of masks. I dont want to be at fault if someone in their household gets sick because they carry the illness home, she says. That part weighs on my heart.

Ian Latas, a social studies teacher at Legacy High, says he also faces emotional challenges with his students, some of whom are missing the normal opportunities to socialize with peers as they attempt to limit their exposure to COVID. He says it has also been tough for some to reach a level of consistency in their school work after switching from in-person learning to remote learning and back again.

And, Kreidel adds, some of her students have been through additional trauma caused by the pandemic, such as deaths in the family, a parents job loss or having been stuck inside an abusive household. Tons of behavior issues, at a level Ive never seen, she says. Theres so much being piled onto educators, and were given tasks that we dont even have training to do, like being a counselor to the kids and trying to get to the bottom of [those] behavior issues.

Such challenges have been compounded by a labor shortage as educators walk away from the profession. According to Kreidel, the school district had 860 teaching vacancies prior to the 2021 winter break, and she says its likely that number has grown since.

Theres also a shortage of substitutes. Marie Neisess, president of the Clark County Education Association, says that, because substitutes dont receive benefits, it has been even tougher to attract them during the pandemic. Should they contact COVID, they would neither be able to work nor receive any pay.

So local educators are working overtime, Neisess stresses, sometimes substituting for others and often working through their preparation period. Theyre just burned out. Theyre extending their day [beyond] their seven hour and 11-minute contract day, she says.

Im concerned about the future of our schools, because so many teachers I know are saying, Im done. Im looking for a job outside of education. This is no longer worth it, Kreidel says. So, whats going to happen is, theyre going to end up having a shortage of certificated teachers, and theyre going to end up just hiring anybody who will take the job.

On January 13, in an attempt to retain educators, CCSD approved a $1,000 bonus for regular and full-time employees who were employed as of January 1, according to a recent press release. An additional $1,000 bonus will be paid to regular and full-time employees who are employed on May 25.

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