The Nevada Day holiday on Friday will change schedules at some businesses and services, while others will be unaffected. Here is a partial list.
WASHINGTON — Governors, mayors and interest groups Wednesday came to Capitol Hill and pressed for tens of billions of dollars for new public works projects and help for cash-strapped states, among other ideas aimed at boosting the economy.
: In my kitchen I have a vinyl floor. Around the perimeter of the room I would like to install some vinyl base molding so that the entire thing is washable. Is this any different from installing wood molding?
Just like gardeners, the act of gardening can take on many forms. As you and I fret over important backyard challenges such as why our hydrangeas aren’t blooming or how come that tomato just won’t ripen fast enough, others are dealing with much bigger issues. Scattered across the country, there are a few thousand “extreme gardeners” who methodically plod through the art and science of competing to grow the world’s largest pumpkin each year.
Other than a great coat of paint, nothing else you can do to your space will signal a greater change than adding an area rug. I absolutely love them because — regardless of your style, color preferences or the space in question — the addition of an area rug will make that space more comfortable and a lot more interesting.
: In March of this year, I had a pindo palm planted. Initially, the plant did very well; however, now the fronds are all brown and brittle. I gently tugged on the center fronds and the entire center came out. The base was mushy and there were tiny worms as well. Does this mean my palm is history? Please help!
The Nevada State Contractors Board urges homeowners to follow simple precautionary steps when having a swimming pool or spa built.
For most of us, our home is our biggest investment as well as our place of sanctuary. Home means family, security, peace and stability. That’s why losing one’s home is a traumatic and unfortunate experience.
There are swimming pools in the Snow Belt and swimming pools in the Sun Belt. To properly winterize a pool in the Sun Belt, simply reduce the amount of chemicals you regularly feed the pool and consider reducing its daily filtration time. To properly winterize a pool in the Snow Belt … well … there are way too many steps so it’s much easier just to move to the Sun Belt.
Maybe it’s the crisp air that energizes me or the beauty of the fall trees that inspires me, but when autumn hits, I can’t wait to entertain. While I’m eager to fill my home with friends this time of year, I’m equally as excited to spend a Sunday afternoon creating a memorable dining-room display that will delight my guests.
• ARBOR VIEW — Girls golfer Alyssa Ballew placed 15th at the Class 4A state tournament. Boys soccer player Jonny Mayorga had two goals in a 3-1 victory over Cimarron-Memorial.
The Detroit Lions always seem to struggle on the football field, but they probably would prevail in a Halloween costume contest among NFL teams.
Luke turned and asked me to keep an eye on the drift boat while he and Brett Prettyman, outdoor editor at the Salt Lake Tribune, shuttled the pickup and boat trailer to our intended take out at a place called Dearborn several miles downriver. Brett and I were fishing partners for the day, and Luke, a tall drink of water from Virginia, was our guide.
* LAKE MEAD — Fishing picked up in the Boulder Beach area last weekend with shad being found along the beaches. Still-fishing with bait and throwing lures are catching fish. Sassy Shad, Kastmasters and surface lures are catching fish, though nothing large. Jigging techniques and top-water lures have been productive in the Vegas Bay arm. Stripers also are being caught in the Echo Bay area.
It doesn’t seem like it should be, but it’s already the final week of the regular season.
With broad shoulders, bulging biceps and thick legs, UNLV senior Wink Adams resembles a power lifter. He’s one of the most physical guards in college basketball.
It’s not unusual to see siblings on sports teams, but rarely are they as talented as Nathan and Brittany Williams, or on teams as good as Centennial’s cross country squads.
There was a moment at a Texas football practice last week when the winningest coach in program history approached the man who has been in charge of the Longhorns since 1998.
Basic quarterback Robby Faiman and his senior teammates learned all about being at the bottom of the barrel during their freshman season.
Brian Ziegler is every woman’s worst nightmare. Last year, Ziegler kidnapped and sexually assaulted at least three people, including a 15-year-old girl, in Las Vegas, authorities said.
Former Lt. Gov. Lonnie Hammargren will open his house for the Nevada Day celebration for the 13th time on Sunday.
As if the commute on U.S. Highway 95 weren’t bad enough, now there are giant desert creatures to contend with.
Celine Dion hopes to become pregnant after her world tour ends in February.
CARSON CITY — Nevada ranks fifth nationally in its percentage of children without health insurance, according to a report released Wednesday by advocacy group Families USA.
Statewide voter turnout reached nearly one-third of the electorate with three days of early voting remaining, according to the secretary of state’s office.