William Lyon sells townhomes in Summerlin

If you’re seeking the convenience of townhome living, West Park Villas and West Park Courtyards by William Lyon Homes offer many options in Summerlin.

Demand more than a home

It’s not always just about the house. It’s price and location, of course, but then there are schools to consider; are they highly rated? What about the commute; is it convenient? OK then what about the neighborhood, the area, recreational and social opportunities? Will we love living here?

Bell Trans to carry Gray Line logo on its airport shuttle vans

AirBridge Tours, which acquired the Gray Line license for Las Vegas in July, has signed a sublease with Bell Trans in order to diversify from large bus tours of Hoover Dam, the Grand Canyon and other destinations to local transportation.

Entertainer Wayne Newton’s estate goes up for sale

The for sale signs went up Friday at Casa de Shenandoah, the estate of longtime Strip headliner Wayne Newton, but it’s not clear what potential buyers will get.

Sports company wins best business plan competition

The setting to announce the winner of the 2013 Dominic Anthony Marrocco Southern Nevada Business Plan Competition was, appropriately, fit for a champion.

Las Vegas expo reveals counterculture items

Just next to the huge MAGIC apparel show in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, there’s a small expo targeted at a very niche audience.

Agassi boys run out of steam late

Agassi Prep boys basketball coach Wendell West wasn’t pleased with the way his team played down the stretch Friday.

No offense: Rebels fall in twinbill

The UNLV baseball team appeared to have left its bats on the bus Friday, losing a split-opponent doubleheader to Gonzaga and Pacific in Stockton, Calif.

Hammer time: Seniors send Crusaders to final

Taylor Hammer has been fantasizing about a shot at a state basketball title since she was in middle school.

Rousey wears role well

ANAHEIM, Calif. — What once essentially served as Ronda Rousey’s own private sanctuary at her Southern California gym is now a hotbed of activity.

Sir Charles hit on ‘Price Is Right’

Charles Barkley does a lot of charity events, and the basketball Hall of Famer helped kids in Sacramento, Calif., this week by appearing on the game show “The Price Is Right.”

Pistorius’ London glory a distant memory

I always will remember the 80,000 strong, rising and cheering and shaking Olympic Stadium to its foundation.

Religion Notes

MUSIC

Nevada fostered hero of ‘Argo’

If “Argo” wins the Oscar for Best Picture on Sunday, part of the credit must go to the Nevada roots of Tony Mendez, the CIA agent who pulled off the rescue of six Americans from Iran in 1980.

Two men killed in U.S. Highway 95 head-on collision

A pickup headed north in the southbound lane of U.S. Highway 95 collided with another pickup Friday afternoon in northern Clark County, killing both drivers, a Nevada Highway Patrol trooper said.

Family grieves for cabdriver killed in fiery Strip crash

When Michael Boldon’s son saw the aftermath of the horrific crash Thursday morning on the Strip, he immediately called his father. He wanted to warn his dad, a cabdriver, to avoid the wreckage.

How ‘mad’ can Las Vegas go to sell hoops tourneys?

“The Madness Begins Here.” That’s the catchy new slogan aimed at creating more buzz for basketball in Las Vegas during the frenzied month of March, when Sin City will host an unprecedented four college conference tournaments in three arenas,

Homeland Security raids house in fake document scheme

One person was arrested in a house raid at 2009 Walnut Avenue about
12:30 p.m. Friday, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

F-35 fleet grounded after engine crack found

The Pentagon on Friday grounded its fleet of F-35 fighter jets after discovering a cracked engine blade in one plane.

Constable will not face drunken driving charges

Embattled Las Vegas Constable John Bonaventura will not face drunken driving charges, Clark County’s top prosecutor said Friday.

Marilyn Spiegel steps down as president of Wynn Las Vegas, Encore

Wynn Resorts Ltd. announced Friday that Marilyn Spiegel will step down as president of Wynn Las Vegas and Encore to work on design and development of company projects, including proposed resorts in Philadelphia and Boston.

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