St. Rose hospitals in Las Vegas keep church tie

Despite an overhaul by their holding company, Las Vegas’ three St. Rose Dominican Hospitals will retain their Catholic affiliation and structure.

Ware powers Silverado surge to beat Foothill

Before the game, Silverado boys basketball coach Martin Ferriter preached to his players about defense. At halftime, he lectured them about offense.

Penn State to host JoePa sendoff

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Joe Paterno’s family said Monday the legendary football coach will get a two-day viewing and a public memorial this week on the Penn State campus, two months after the university summarily fired him over the phone.

When is nonprescription cold medicine not enough?

Do you have a cold that just won’t go away? The aisle at your local drugstore is overflowing with different cold medicines, and choosing the right one feels like a gamble with your wallet taking the hit at every purchase. Here are some helpful tips to help you get better quick.

In retirement, how will you use your nest egg?

Determining how to manage your nest egg during retirement can seem daunting without proper guidance. Here are some tips to get you thinking about your retirement income strategy.

Spring into 2012 with the hottest colors for your home

As you anticipate what exciting things this year will bring, you might notice your home decor has been left behind. Fortunately, you can easily beautify and modernize your home using hints from design experts on the hottest color trends. Don’t worry that you’ll need to break the bank – simply updating the shades of your walls can create the feel of an entire new home without the cost of buying one. And you’ll enjoy starting the year in fresh, contemporary surroundings.

In Search of Coupons for Fresh Food

How I can save lots of money on fresh food such as lean meat, produce, milk, eggs and fruit? All I ever see are shoppers getting things like 1,500 deodorant sticks for free. Let’s be real here. Who needs 1,500 sticks of deodorant, toilet tissue, laundry detergent, dog food or lotion? I couldn’t use that much deodorant in a lifetime! I never see coupons for fresh food – the main products on my grocery list. – Cindy B.

Getting Due Credit

Does your landlord love you because you’re always on time with the rent? Well, your good reputation may spread to others, like credit card issuers.

Window to a Sale

We are considering selling our home within the next two years. The existing double-hung windows need to be re-glazed and should really be replaced with energy-efficient windows. Knowing we will not be in this house long term, should we replace the windows now or let the next owner’s put in what they want?

Home Is Where the Vote Is

The majority of Americans are saying, Read our lips: We want tax incentives. At least when it comes to promoting homeownership, according to a survey of 1,500 likely voters recently released on behalf of the National Association of Home Builders.

The true depth of lying is explored in “Duped!”

Yep, you and young George Washington both learned a long, long time ago that lying was wrong. Not only did it hurt people, but it also got you into trouble. And no matter how much you tried to cover things up, no matter how “white” your little lie was, you always got caught in the end.

Literary Las Vegas

Graffiti upsets most people. But Las Vegas writer Howard Jenkins was shocked at how far many ordinary people go in their hatred for vandalism.

Musician makes mark poking fun at politics

Roy Zimmerman’s politics run unapologetically to the left of … well, just about everyone. He’s been letting people know about it and making them laugh through song for two decades.

Things to do in Sunrise/Whitney

From art exhibits to comedian acts and concerts, check out what’s happening in your part of the Las Vegas Valley.

SkateCity rises again

SkateCity Indoor Skateboard Park closed its doors in early December. It remained closed for most of Christmas break, normally one of the busiest times of the year for the park. New owner Mark Hill raced to purchase the park and reopened in time for the tail end of the break.

Things to do in Downtown/Paradise

From art exhibits to comedian acts and concerts, check out what’s happening in your part of the Las Vegas Valley.

Recreation briefs

Cannery to add bonuses
to Laps For Charity event

Las Vegas Astronomical Society works to protect night skies

The Las Vegas Astronomical Society, a nonprofit organization of amateur astronomers, meets monthly and has recently joined the charge against a proposed development near its regular star gazing go-to site.

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