Las Vegas Councilman Ross checks into hospital

Las Vegas City Councilman Steve Ross has checked into a hospital but will be back on the job “after a couple days,” according to a family friend.

Lawmaker lobbies for bills to aid child prostitutes

CARSON CITY — Assemblyman John Hambrick on Monday continued to push for ending child prostitution and assisting those who have been victimized by pimps and human trafficking.

Reno boy, 9, calls for state dog

CARSON CITY— A 9-year-old Reno boy asked legislators Monday to name the Blue Weimaraner as Nevada’s state dog.

UNLV honors Bank of Nevada President and COO John Guedry

Bank of Nevada President and Chief Operating Officer John Guedry has been named the 2013 Management, Entrepreneurship and Technology Department Alumnus of the Year by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

April Fools: YouTube shut down, Google adds smells

Twitter is doing away with vowels, Google has a “smell button” and the cast of “Wings” is launching a Kickstarter campaign.

‘Buckwild’ cast member among dead in West Virginia

West Virginia authorities say a cast member of the MTV reality show “BUCKWILD” has been found dead, along with his uncle and a third, unidentified person.

Commissioners approve raises

Clark County commissioners decided Tuesday to give themselves a raise.

VIDEO: What’s Hot This Weekend in Las Vegas, April 5

This week: ACM Awards, ACM Party For A Cause, ACM Fan Jam, ACM Weekend at Fremont Street, Tim McGraw & Friends, Heart, George Lopez, Whoopi Goldberg, Goat Whore, Shiny Toy Guns, Skatalites, Vesterian, Moksha, Life is Beautiful Festival and the Great Greek Grill.

Summerlin street is named for longtime roofer Joe Willis

Joe Willis Street is in Summerlin off of Alta Drive and west of Town Center Drive. It’s not a name you’d likely know, not unless you were in the home building business up until 2005.

North Las Vegas, Henderson mayors face election challengers

Voters throughout southern Nevada will cast ballots in municipal elections today. Although it is a primary election, races in which there are only two candidates or in which one candidate gets more than 50 percent of the vote will be decided without a general election.

Making the perfect outdoor living space in your backyard

As the weather begins to warm and the daylight hours get longer, your yard can quickly become the most important “room” of your home. However, you aren’t alone if your backyard looks outdated and lackluster. Weather conditions can be tough on outdoor areas, but with a few simple updates, you can create the perfect outdoor living space.

Simple ways to save energy at home in just minutes

Home is where the heart is. But it’s also a place where families can be more conscious of their energy use. While conserving energy helps save the planet, it also helps homeowners save money. Here are some simple tips you need to know about.

A celebrity chef’s tips for scoring big with game-day partying

Whatever sports you like to watch – whether pro levels or big collegiate moments such as the NCAA Men’s Final Four, NCAA Frozen Four or College World Series – they all have one important thing in common: watching with friends makes them even more fun. Hosting the perfect game-day viewing party is sure to score big with your friends, no matter what sport you’re watching together.

Survey: More parents pursuing college degrees, talking to children about higher education

Enhanced earning potential and more career opportunities are two of the many benefits of earning an advanced degree. Now, many mothers and fathers in America have discovered another benefit of going back to school – it is a great parenting tool. Parents are considering higher education not only to help them get ahead in the workplace, but also as a way to set a positive example for their children.

Budgeting 101: How new graduates can conquer entry-level income challenges

Spring is the perfect time for young Americans to take a look at their budgets and become financially fit. Not only is April Financial Literacy Month, complete with non-profit organizations around the country offering free seminars and online resources, but millions of high school and college students are also preparing for graduation and the next phase of their lives.

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