Poll: Online wagering favored by 27 percent

A survey conducted by Fairleigh Dickinson University’s PublicMind Poll found a slim majority, or 51 percent, of Americans for the first time think sports betting should be legal in states where it’s prohibited by federal law.

Gadgets, wires … it’s time for CES

Smatterings of union workers eat lunch inside Lucky’s at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Most are wearing Dickies jeans or cargo pants, boots or sneakers.

Nellis Air Force Base inspired names for park, its amenities

When Ward 6 Las Vegas City Councilman Steve Ross first joined the council, he said he was approached by lacrosse players who had no field dedicated to the sport in the city. He wanted to change that.

Pine tree sap around wounds signals healing

Question: A pine tree in my front yard appears to have had two open wounds for some time, judging by the amount of sap around them.

Santa surprises children by arriving via helicopter

Children swarmed a small park in the Coventry neighborhood in Henderson on a breezy Sunday morning as they looked up and pointed to the sky. “Santa, Santa,” the children squeaked as they watched his helicopter circle overhead.

Dining Pick of the Week: Miller’s Ale House

Many important football games are scheduled over the next couple of weeks, and if you like gathering with fellow football fanatics, head to the home of the world famous Zingers.

2012 brought many changes to Henderson

A year in Henderson has gone by with a mixture of new hirings, longtime employees retiring, developments breaking ground and some proposals finding rocky footing.

Upper and Lower Wash trails’ construction moving smoothly

As part of 600 miles of trails around the valley, the Upper Las Vegas Wash Trail near East Centennial Parkway and North Lawrence Street is the newest trail head in North Las Vegas, completed in September.

Dining Pick of the Week: Sushi Ko

Since opening 10 years ago, Sushi Ko has become known for its many delicious rolls.

City Council approves foreclosure ordinance

The North Las Vegas City Council recently approved passage of an ordinance aimed at decreasing blight in foreclosed properties. The ordinance includes registration and maintenance programs.

CSN theater’s namesake a former senator, arts enthusiast

The College of Southern Nevada’s Nicholas J. Horn Theatre’s namesake earned his place by securing funding and legislation for the performing arts center.

Emergency Arts opened site to come to aid of community

Before serving as a cornerstone of a burgeoning community, the Emergency Arts building on the corner of Sixth and Fremont streets served the neighborhood in a similar way.

Literary Las Vegas: Joan Burge

When Office Dynamics International CEO and founder Joan Burge decided to write “Give Yourself Permission to Live a BIG Life,” she pursued the project with humility. “It’s time to pen my memoirs, not because I’m a celebrity,” she wrote, “but because I’m an ordinary but very determined woman who feels the force of something far greater than I am prodding me to write this book.”

First Friday festival to embrace Art Nouveau

The monthly First Friday arts festival returns from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday to the 18b Las Vegas Arts District downtown. This month’s event is taking on an art nouveau theme with a contest for the best art nouveau-themed booth.

Golden Rainbow brightens holidays at clients’ apartments

The residents of Golden Rainbow’s affordable housing program had something to smile about this Christmas. The nonprofit, which provides financial assistance and housing solutions for families affected by HIV and AIDS, adorned its downtown apartment building with donated holiday decorations.

Mafia tales always a hit at annual Mob Month

Former wiseguys and G-men plan to join forces for Mob Month at the Clark County Library every Tuesday in January beginning Jan. 8.

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