PAHRUMP — The Nye County administration building in Pahrump was evacuated midafternoon Thursday, but it was a false call.
A 94-year-old man died Thursday afternoon after a three-vehicle crash in the west valley, Las Vegas police said.
Leaders of a Nevada liberal organization argued Thursday that the mining industry is “putting the muscle” on legislators to force them to vote against a resolution that with voter approval could bring higher mining taxes in 2015.
While acknowledging Southern Nevada’s economy was slowly improving, economist John Restrepo said there was more work to do before the region’s economy was truly healthy.
The Assembly Taxation Committee unanimously approved a bill Thursday that would change how state taxes are distributed to local governments but would not give North Las Vegas the additional $25.8 million a year it sought.
A number of bills that could generate controversy in future committee hearings, from assessing a 5-cent fee on some fast-food purchases to prohibiting pedestrians from texting while crossing a highway, were introduced Thursday in the Assembly.
ATLANTIC CITY — Trump Plaza, the Boardwalk centerpiece of Donald Trump’s one-time Atlantic City empire, was sold Thursday to a California company for $20 million in the cheapest of a series of bargain-basement deals for distressed gambling halls in the struggling New Jersey seaside resort.
Assembly Minority Leader Pat Hickey introduced a bill Thursday that would mandate that lawmakers meeting between legislative sessions follow the requirements of Nevada’s open meeting law.
The young man and his girlfriend drove to the Pennwood Avenue apartment complex hoping to sell a car.
CARSON CITY — Initial claims for jobless benefits in Nevada fell 13.5 percent in January compared with the same month a year ago.
A Florida teacher was sentenced to 90 days in jail and five years of probation for the death of a man he punched at a Strip casino in 2011.
Las Vegas attorney Andrew Patrick Gordon advanced toward a federal judgeship in Nevada after winning approval Thursday from the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee.
Couples in the Las Vegas Valley have taken divergent paths toward everlasting love. They share some of their stories on Valentine’s Day.
Going on vacation can be stressful too: knowing where to go, what to see and how to get there. More often than not, the joy of actually going on vacation takes a backseat to the hassles encountered along the way. That’s where a tour comes in.
Whether it’s an excited high-five, a sympathetic squeeze of the shoulder or holding hands while on a date, touch has always been a way for humans to express affection. Now, with advances in today’s technology, we are also using touch to interact with the devices that keep us connected to the ones we love.
Ever wonder how those lawn-care guys get so much done in a day? They use zero-turn radius mowers that can significantly trim the time and effort involved in cutting grass. If you have a large yard to cut, a zero-turn mower can make your task quicker and easier.
It’s impossible to stroll the aisles in your local supermarket without seeing package after package labeled “gluten-free.” But who really needs a gluten-free diet, and what does it mean to convert your daily diet to be gluten-free?
If you’re thinking of taking a cruise, there are a lot of options to consider, from the cruise line and style to the destinations, vacation length and types of on-board amenities. Cruising is a fun (and economical) way to see several places in a relatively short amount of time without having to unpack and repack every day. While some “hard-core” travelers may scoff at cruises, don’t knock it till you’ve tried it.
Getting a diagnosis of any cancer can be frightening, but for those diagnosed with a rare cancer, the emotional toll can be much worse. For some of these patients, the journey to a correct diagnosis may take years, and once they receive an accurate diagnosis, it can be extremely difficult for these patients to find accurate information on their disease. One of the first things patients do is research everything they can about their illness, including connecting with someone who is also living with the disease, and learning their options for disease management and treatment.
Q: I was cleaning my raised-bed garden today, getting ready for spring planting, and I saw lots of worms. I know worms are good, and I was happy to see them. But, I also saw a lot of roly polies. These were mostly under some newspapers that I had put down near the base of some plants as a mulch. Are the roly polies beneficial to my garden or should I try to get rid of them?
Q: My husband and his friend spent several hours trying to install crown molding in our nursery. They finally gave up because they couldn’t get the corners right. How can they finish the job, so our nursery will look fit for a king?
DEAR GAIL: We’re looking to replace the flooring in our family room, master bedroom and hallways. We have two dogs and have always had carpet. We’re really considering using carpet again but are not sure. Can you give us the pros and cons of using carpet as well as other options? — Britta