Animal cruelty bill lacks sense of proportion

Now, we adore and pamper our animals as much as the next guy, but Senate Bill 223 is an overly expensive, overly punitive solution to a thankfully rare problem: animal cruelty.

Businessman, ex-wife sued over loan by failed bank

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. on Thursday sued Mark Brown and his former wife over a $4.7 million loan that was made by failed Community Bank.

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Homeowners need to keep eye on upcoming bills

Editor’s note: Barbara Holland takes a break from her regular homeowners association question-and-answer to share a summery of the bills before the Legislature. HOA expert Sara Barry compiled this summary.

Resale Homes Report: Existing homes sold: March 9-15

Editor’s note: Listings include the resale home’s parcel number. Occasionally, the address listed is the home buyer’s mailing address and not the actual location of the home. Check the parcel number to make sure. Also, a few transactions do not reflect the market value of the homes.

How to save time on your household chores

Until it’s affordable for everyone to get a robot maid, household chores aren’t going away. By working smarter, and sometimes, purchasing the right equipment, you can cut into the time you spend cleaning and devote more time to doing things you love.

What you need to know about car recalls.

Chances are you’re more than familiar with the concept of an auto recall, as major recalls surface somewhat regularly, garnering huge media attention. But would you know what to do if your car was recalled?

Ways to maintain your car for better gas mileage

With all the political and natural turmoil currently happening all over the world, oil prices – and their probable increase – are again making headlines. Across the country, gas prices have made a significant jump, causing frustration for drivers who are already on tight budgets.

Driving tips to minimize gas consumption

Gas prices are heading for all-time highs, just as warm weather arrives and many of us will be spending more time on the road. You may not be ready to give up your summer vacation, but saving money on gas is going to be a priority for many motorists this summer.

Do roundabouts really reduce accidents?

In the past, the word roundabout often conjured images of small cars zooming in a circular pattern in the United Kingdom or somewhere in Europe. Today, roundabouts are growing in popularity in the United States and for very good reason. If you’ve recently heard your city wants to install a roundabout in your area, you might be wondering what exactly that is and if they really help to reduce accidents.

Impact Nevada: Elections and students rally

The TV program features an interview with R-J columnists Steve Sebelius and Glenn Cook about eliminating municipal elections in odd-numbered years.

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