Henderson looks for ways to stretch park and rec spending
Henderson is not planning to eliminate senior transportation to the Heritage Park Senior Facility, but the city wants to find a cheaper way to do business.
Las Vegas Business Press’ Rising Stars of Business 2014
The Las Vegas Business Press’ Rising Stars of Business Class of 2014 is a tenacious group. Many started on the ground level, climbing the ranks quickly. And as our honorees approach the pinnacle of their careers, they don’t hesitate to help others achieve their goals. Philanthropy and education are common extracurriculars for these professionals.
State oversight may tame California pot shops
Law and order may soon be coming to the Wild West of weed.
Presto very impressive with healthy fare flavored just right
Presto’s food has a healthy focus, and they specialize in a Turkish flatbread called a pide, which we haven’t spotted elsewhere in town. But let’s talk about the cream of mushroom soup and the ahi tuna sliders.
Motorcycle crash leaves rider in critical condition
A man was transported to the hospital in critical condition after crashing his motorcycle on State Route 159 Sunday night.
Vast classic car collection at complex spurs name of street
At the end of Classic Cars Lane, near Cashman Center, a small complex and a warehouse appear unremarkable from the outside. But inside, there are nearly 300 classic cars, including 150 convertibles.
Carson High, UNLV product settling in as Nationals new skipper
Growing up in Carson City, first-year Washington Nationals manager Matt Williams didn’t spend time focusing on any major league heroes. He didn’t even watch a lot of the Saturday games on network TV.
North Las Vegas man who went missing found
Police found a North Las Vegas man who went missing from a group home Saturday night.
Campaigns in Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District getting hefty outside help
Eight months before the Nov. 4 general election, Nevada’s most competitive congressional contest is heating up.
Cancer patients help themselves by finding doctors, gathering data
Douglas Oliverius recently threw a surprise party in honor of his wife Janice’s 57th birthday. Imagining the celebration would come might have surprised both of them six years ago. In March 2008, Janice was diagnosed with stage 3B breast cancer.
Wichita State moves to 34-0, wins Missouri Valley tourney
After the nation’s only unbeaten made another put-away run in the Missouri Valley Conference tournament title game, guard Fred VanVleet fired back at doubters who cast aspersions on a schedule ranked 113th in the nation.
Attorney general candidate Ross Miller target of ad blitz
A national group is launching a $500,000 TV ad campaign and website targeting Nevada Secretary of State Ross Miller, a Democrat running for Nevada attorney general, painting him as a politician leading the high life and taking freebies.
Siegfried and Roy honored at Diamonds are Forever Gala
The Las Vegas Philharmonic and presenting sponsor Graff Diamonds honored Siegfried and Roy at their Diamonds are Forever Gala on March 1 at Aria
Five percent of calories should be from sugar, new guidelines say
Just try sugar-coating this: The World Health Organization says your daily sugar intake should be just 5 percent of your total calories — half of what the agency previously recommended, according to new draft guidelines published Wednesday.
Las Vegas performer seizes moment to pursue solo career
Eric Jordan Young has done a show on the Strip more than 2,000 times for four years now, but no one is calling him a Las Vegas headliner. That’s the next thing he’d like to be.
Lions owner William Clay Ford dies at 88
William Clay Ford, the last surviving grandchild of automotive pioneer Henry Ford and owner of the Detroit Lions, has died. He was 88.
Cougars roll past Marymount, Gonzaga survives in WCC tournament
For a few moments as he lay in pain on a basketball floor in Moraga, Calif., on Feb. 15, Kyle Collinsworth was convinced his season was over.
‘300’ sequel rules box office with $45.1M debut
The shirtless warriors of the “300” sequel “Rise of an Empire” ravaged the post-Oscars box-office weekend with a domestic debut of $45.1 million but an even bigger international haul of $87.8 million.
‘Supernatural’ fans ready to sing out, geek out at the Rio
What “Supernatural” fans lack in numbers, they make up for in enthusiasm. And you’ll be able to hear the screaming for yourself as the Salute to “Supernatural” Convention descends on the Rio.
Woman in fatal crash on Friday identified
The Las Vegas woman killed in a crash on Bonanza Road Friday was identified by the Clark County coroner’s office.
Judge dismisses FAA fine against small drone user
A federal judge has dismissed the Federal Aviation Administration’s only fine against a commercial drone user on the grounds that the small drone was no different than a model aircraft, a decision that appears to undermine the agency’s power to keep a burgeoning civilian drone industry out of the skies.
‘Today’ feeling fight again after Sochi
NBC’s “Today” show didn’t leave its mojo in Sochi and is feeling newly energized in the program’s perpetual battle with ABC’s dominant “Good Morning America.”
New York City artists live, eat, sleep on ‘human hamster wheel’
Two performance artists, Ward Shelley and Alex Schweder, are spending 10 days living, eating and sleeping on a giant hamster wheel to make a larger point: We all have to work together to get through the daily grind.
Hubble Telescope captures shattering asteroid
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured the first pictures of a disintegrating asteroid.
Blind man survives track fall as Los Angeles train arrives
A blind man fell onto the tracks at a subway station as a train was arriving Thursday, but he escaped unharmed by lying flat as the cars screeched to a halt above him, a spokesman for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority said.
On the rocks? ‘Ice yachts’ sail cold Hudson River
Sharp winds lashed up the Hudson River as sailors launched boats onto the ice. Sails whipped furiously as the long blades slid across a white sheet that spread for miles.
Alvarez rebounds by stopping Angulo in MGM Grand bout
With the very first punch he threw, Canelo Alvarez made sure the boxing world knew he was over losing to Floyd Mayweather Jr. in September.
Caesars’ moves don’t ease Street’s debt worries
Nothing is simple when it comes to Caesars Entertainment Corp. Take last week’s announcement that the company is selling four casinos to its Caesars Growth Partners subsidiary for $2.2 billion.
Laughlin’s new event center hosts its first big show
There’s a buzz in the Southern Nevada gaming community of Laughlin where a brand new entertainment facility hostsed its first event Saturday night.
Senior year beneficial for Khem Birch, UNLV basketball
hope Khem Birch listens to the right people. I hope he takes his time and clearly examines his options and understands the NBA will not suddenly disappear in a year’s time.
Despite Asperger’s syndrome, Green Valley student is conqueror, not victim
A petite girl, her beauty is beyond skin deep. She befriends anyone and everyone and leaves a lasting impression in Green Valley High School classrooms.
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Full-time volunteer makes career of disaster response
Erika Jensen, 32, has worked as a full-time volunteer since she was 19. First as a member of Youth With A Mission, then its subsidiary RescueNet.
A pulse of life at the mouth of the Colorado
A river bled dry by thirsty cities and farms in two countries will flow once again through northern Mexico later this month in an international experiment in habitat restoration.
Officials remember Todd Farlow - their harshest critic
The familiar figure of Todd Farlow offering his opinion at government meetings is no more, leaving behind officials who mourn his loss, despite his sometimes chastising their decisions as “crap,” then adding “shame on you.”
Sports
Driver Menard had backup waiting if his wife went into labor before race
Driving like a man who was racing to the hospital for the birth of his child, Paul Menard placed third in the Kobalt 400 on Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Kwasniewski signs development deal with Ganassi
Las Vegan’ Dylan Kwasniewski signed a contract with Chip Ganassi Racing to be a developmental driver. That puts the 18-year-old on a possible path for an eventual Sprint Cup deal.
UNLV grinds out impressive golf team win
With two key players sidelined because of injuries, the UNLV men’s golf team knew it was facing long odds in the Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters.
Entertainment
‘300’ sequel rules box office with $45.1M debut
The shirtless warriors of the “300” sequel “Rise of an Empire” ravaged the post-Oscars box-office weekend with a domestic debut of $45.1 million but an even bigger international haul of $87.8 million.
‘Today’ feeling fight again after Sochi
NBC’s “Today” show didn’t leave its mojo in Sochi and is feeling newly energized in the program’s perpetual battle with ABC’s dominant “Good Morning America.”
New York City artists live, eat, sleep on ‘human hamster wheel’
Two performance artists, Ward Shelley and Alex Schweder, are spending 10 days living, eating and sleeping on a giant hamster wheel to make a larger point: We all have to work together to get through the daily grind.
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CSN classes aim to drive down number of accidents
Las Vegas traffic can drive even the most patient person crazy. If it’s not a series of red lights, it’s construction on the freeway or motorists disregarding driving etiquette.
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area set for infrastructure improvements
Input is being taken from the public on how best to address Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area’s infrastructure needs. A Feb. 6 meeting alerted residents about upcoming projects, such as possibly repaving the Scenic Loop Drive.
Reader-submitted photos and adoptable pets, March 11-17
View Neighborhood News readers send photos of their pets and everday lives, and View features photos of pets ready for adoption each week. To submit a photo, email View copy editor Anne King at aking@viewnews.com or mail to Viewpoints, 1111 W. Bonanza Road, Las Vegas, NV 89125. Photos cannot be returned, and due to the high volume, they are often scheduled a month or two in advance.
