Carol Sheehan grew up in Florida and has lived in Las Vegas since 1992. She attended Auburn University, she said, because she wanted to go to college up north, “someplace where it snowed.”
SAVAR, Bangladesh — Deep cracks visible in the walls of a Bangladesh garment building had compelled police to order it evacuated a day before it collapsed, officials said Thursday. More than 200 people were killed when the eight-story building splintered into a pile of concrete because factories based there ignored the order and kept more than 2,000 people working.
WASHINGTON — Amid the celebration surrounding the opening of son George W. Bush’s presidential library Thursday, former first lady Barbara Bush brushed aside talk of a Jeb Bush run for the White House in 2016.
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Country singer Billy Currington has been indicted on felony charges in Georgia after a 70-year-old tour boat captain says he was chased by the “People Are Crazy” singer from a waterfront home to a dock where Currington threatened him while shouting profanities.
When Spring Valley’s Dylan Drachler took the mound on opening day this season, the highly touted baseball pitcher had reservations about his freshman batterymate.
Winners of one playoff series in the past 22 years, the Washington Wizards have given their fans — not to mention their coach — plenty to cry about.
With little fanfare and after much anticipation, the fourth F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter jet arrived at Nellis Air Force Base on Wednesday, more than a month after it set out from Lockheed Martin’s production plant in Fort Worth, Texas,
On Wednesday, the 80th day of the 120-day 2013 legislative session, Assemblyman Tyrone Thompson was sworn into office, officially ending the sad saga of Steven Brooks.
Nevada will require escorts for mentally ill patients who are bused out of state under a new policy announced Wednesday by the governor’s office.
STOCKHOLM — The latest chapter in Justin Bieber’s European tour escapade was added Thursday when Swedish police said they had found drugs and a stun gun on the pop singer’s bus.
Kevin Wilson entered the Henderson church early Wednesday like most believers, through the front door.
It took husband and wife Rob and A.J. Tuttle half an hour to walk around the unfinished penthouse for sale at the top of Panorama Tower II.
Gradually over the past decade or so, the food offered at sports stadiums across the country has become increasingly sophisticated, in tune with changing American tastes.
Former Las Vegans Alex and Helen LaVoie, who heard many noisy jets take off from Nellis Air Force Base during their 16 years here, are back in town making a little noise of their own — a bike ride across the U.S. to help fund the Wounded Warriors Project.
More than two-thirds of Clark County School District sophomores failed the state’s math proficiency exam this year, a new low for first-time test-takers in recent history.
Do you have lower back pain or burning pain or numbness in your legs? Are these symptoms slightly relieved by leaning forward or sitting, but made worse by standing up straight or walking? You may have lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS).
It’s possible to enjoy light summer dining without sacrificing taste, variety or fun – all the good things we associate with warm weather eating. Here are ideas for better-for-you versions of some summer favorites.
Americans are falling in love with Mother Nature all over again, which could be why ownership of boats and recreational vehicles is more popular than ever. If you own a boat or RV, do you use it frequently, or is it sitting in your driveway? It’s time to get the most out of it, and with a few simple ideas, you’ll be able to hit the road and create some wonderful family memories.
“Do as I say, not as I do,” has never been an exemplary parenting style. As childhood obesity has more than doubled over the past 30 years, the need for an active lifestyle has never been greater. If parents make fitness a priority, chances are their kids will too.
A workshop about thinning the Asian pear will be held at 9 a.m. May 4 at the University of Nevada Cooperative Extenion Master Gardener Orchard in North Las Vegas.
Clark County master gardeners will offer a tour of the demonstration gardens at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road, at 10 a.m. May 11.
Most people have heard about the bout of “Tulipmania” that spread through the Netherlands in the 17th century, but few know about “Pteridomania,” or fern madness. In the 19th century, ferns were part of a popular health regimen. People would go into the woods to hunt for ferns or to study nature. It was good exercise for body and soul.
FRANKLIN, N.H. — A new gallery featuring the works of master furniture-makers and other artists recently held its grand opening, but the artisans were not there to collect payment or praise.
The race for the Northwest League baseball title ended, for all intents and purposes, on Wednesday. Just don’t tell that to Logan Hold.
■ ARBOR VIEW — Boys track athlete Isaiah Kimenker placed second in the pole vault with a mark of 10 feet at the Sunset Frosh-Soph Championships. Girls track athlete Janae Strode won the 400-meter dash at the Sunset Frosh-Soph Championships at Arbor View with a time of 1 minute, 0.35 seconds.
The Las Vegas 51s will play host to the Tacoma Rainiers this weekend at Cashman Field.
Mountain West commissioner Craig Thompson has talked to the Pac-12 Conference about a partnership, according to a CBSSports.com report.
No. 8 Arizona State jumped on the UNLV baseball team with five runs in the first four innings, then held on to beat the Rebels 5-2 on Wednesday in Tempe, Ariz.