UFC 109: Couture dominates Coleman

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Randy Couture right, stopped Mark Coleman with a rear naked choke tonight to win a bout between two UFC hall-of-famers in their mid-40s at the Mandalay Bay Events Center.

Tough spot for some lenders

Nevada’s hard-money lenders, who use investor money to make development loans secured by real estate, now face a dilemma.

Cannapalooza canned amid controversy

An organizer for a marijuana-related convention in Las Vegas said he was “ambushed” when he called for a Jan. 27 meeting with law enforcement officers and Mandalay Bay officials to discuss security concerns for his March event.

Pinnacle to sell Boardwalk casino site, other assets

Regional casino operator Pinnacle Entertainment is putting its vacant 19-acre Atlantic City Boardwalk casino site on the market and may look at selling other nonrevenue-producing assets.

Conestoga Golf Club opens to public in Del Webb’s Sun City Mesquite

Sun City Mesquite, the flag ship Del Webb active adult community in Nevada, in partnership with Troon Golf opened the Conestoga Golf Club Jan. 31. The new par-3, 18-hole facility is located 80 miles north of Las Vegas in Mesquite.

Law spells out procedures for elections

Q: I am a volunteer on a committee charged with developing election procedures and guidelines for electing the board of our homeowners association. Do you have guidance on this subject or can you direct me to where we might find some help on this?

Summerlin offers dining, events to celebrate this Valentine’s Day

Valley residents seeking a romantic place to celebrate Valentine’s Day are invited to consider celebrating the holiday in the master-planned community of Summerlin. The community’s many restaurants, events and venues provide options for romantic dates — from outdoor hikes to quiet dinners and tastings, according to Tom Warden, senior vice president of community and government relations for The Howard Hughes Corp., developer of Summerlin. A special highlight includes a pre-Valentine’s Day event Feb. 8 at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts for its Sweets from Around the World event.

Homebuyers ask about federal tax credit

Q: I have a question in regards to the $6,500 tax credit for current homeowners. The rule isn’t clear to me.

Lennar offers incentives on 30 new move-in ready homes

According to Nick Parks, director of marketing for Lennar Las Vegas, Lennar is offering some of the lowest interest rates in history on 30 new move-in ready homes and inviting homebuyers to take advantage of the newly extended federal tax credit of up to $8,000.

Mountain’s Edge to host event

Mountain’s Edge will host a Homebuyer Tax Credit Fair to help homebuyers understand the tax credits available to first-time and move-up buyers.

Short sales continue in 2010

Q: It seems like we’re finally seeing more short sales take place here in Las Vegas, instead of foreclosures. This seems to be a good thing for everyone involved, even though it seems like more could be done. Can you tell me what’s happening locally and nationally to encourage short sales as an alternative to foreclosures?

Town Square Las Vegas wins design and development award

The International Council of Shopping Centers Inc. announced that Town Square Las Vegas won a Silver U.S. Design and Development Award in its inaugural competition. ICSC’s awards recognize projects for excellence in the creation of new retail projects, and in the expansion or redevelopment of existing projects within the continental United States.

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Super Bowl props generate fun — and profit

The end of a long NFL season is prime time for value shoppers at Las Vegas sports books. Some of the year’s best betting opportunities can be found by sifting through the hundreds of Super Bowl propositions offered by the books.

Rebels concede little to BYU

It’s natural to watch Jimmer Fredette and come away impressed with the Brigham Young junior guard. Flaws in his game are hard to find.

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Couture’s skills, style no secret

The main event on tonight’s UFC 109 card at Mandalay Bay between Randy Couture and Mark Coleman could be greatly influenced by a man standing outside the cage.

Realignment approved for classes 3A, 4A

Nevada’s superintendents have given the green light to realigning classes 3A and 4A. Classes 1A and 2A, though, still need work.

Miami viceless? Uh, sure

People tend to be sensitive when it comes to their hometown, as local reaction to President Obama‘s remark about Las Vegas this week clearly illustrated.

Men’s soccer coach leaves UNLV for Louisville job

Calling it an opportunity he couldn’t resist, Mario Sanchez resigned as the UNLV men’s soccer coach Friday to become an assistant at Louisville and reunite with his former boss.

Western boys forfeit four Southwest wins

Western’s boys basketball team forfeited four Southwest League games Friday after the school determined it used an ineligible player.

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