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Nevada Alt-Weeklies Win Big at State Press Awardsnew

The Nevada Press Association announced the winners of its 2008 "Better Newspaper Contest" Saturday night, and two AAN members fared quite well. The Reno News & Review won a total of 44 awards, including 18 first-place finishes; and Las Vegas CityLife won a total of 32 awards, with 12 of those being first-place wins.
The Reno Gazette-Journal  |  09-29-2008  8:37 am  |  Honors & Achievements  |  Comments (2)

Las Vegas Weekly Editor Returns After Stint at Vegas' Other AAN Paper

Scott Dickensheets, who left the Weekly to become special projects editor at Las Vegas CityLife in February, is once again editor of the Weekly, according to a press release. "We're fortunate to have Scott back in the saddle," says Bruce Spotleson, group publisher for Weekly parent company Greenspun Media Group. "He's one of the most talented journalists in Nevada, and one of the best editors I've ever been associated with." (FULL STORY)
Las Vegas Weekly Press Release  |  07-22-2008  10:27 am  |  Press Releases

Former Editor of Las Vegas CityLife Returns as Publishernew

Geoff Schumacher, a former editor of CityLife and parent company Stephens Media LLC's director of community publications, has been named CityLife's new publisher, effective May 21. The paper is applying for AAN membership this year.
Las Vegas CityLife  |  06-03-2008  4:42 pm  |  Industry News

Las Vegas Weekly Editor Joins Las Vegas CityLife

Scott Dickensheets, who had been at the Weekly since 2002, has joined the staff of Las Vegas CityLife as special projects editor. He will oversee features, cover presentation and special projects. The Weekly is an AAN member, and CityLife is applying for membership this year. (FULL STORY)
Las Vegas CityLife Press Release  |  02-26-2008  9:51 am  |  Press Releases

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