Bills that would have imposed a tax on fast-food, allowed concealed weapons permit holders to carry weapons on college campuses, and legalized recreational marijuana all died Friday when they did not come up for votes by a legislative deadline for action.
LOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant took to Facebook in the wee hours of Saturday morning to vent about the Achilles tendon injury that likely ended his season, writing the “frustration is unbearable” but the setback will not end his career.
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Tiger Woods dropped two strokes at the Masters before he even hit a shot Saturday. At least he’s still in the tournament.
SheaXero — The No Electric Bill Home offered at Shea Homes at Ardiente has energy-efficient features and solar power systems, helping to lower the energy costs for homeowners.
Long recognized as a national leader in green building, Pardee Homes is getting even greener, thanks to the company’s growing green team.
A motorist who drove into a Cadillac waiting at a red light at the intersection of Pecos and Russell roads died Friday, Las Vegas police said.
Lucas Foletta, who has been Gov. Brian Sandoval’s general counsel and policy director, is out after just over two years on the job.
A man who was beaten to death Wednesday morning was identified Friday.
LAMOILLE — A longtime cowboy is dead after being thrown from his horse at a ranch in Lamoille in Northern Nevada, according to the Elko County sheriff.
Rep. Dina Titus charged Friday the Department of Energy has been slow to answer questions and concerns about plans to bury potent uranium waste at the Nevada National Security Site, as well as how it will be transported there.
The Nevada Senate Transportation Committee approved a bill Friday to allow the Department of Motor Vehicles to issue driver authorization cards for people who are in the country illegally.
As existing home sales continue to climb and housing prices increase, remodeling is also on the rise, according to the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University. Owners of older homes are investing more in home improvement projects that add beauty and value, especially with environmentally friendly products.
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Talking or texting on a cellphone while driving is taboo almost everywhere across the country. Thirty-nine states now ban texting while driving and 10 states prohibit any use of a cellphone without a hands-free device.
In complete control of the game and their ECHL Western Conference quarterfinal series against Stockton early in the third period of Game 6 Friday night in California, the Wranglers completely unraveled down the stretch.
Quincy Jones and Michael Caine will celebrate their mutual 80th birthdays at tonight’s “Keep Memory Alive” gala at MGM Grand. Jones — a music legend — has loved Las Vegas ever since Frank Sinatra took care of him at the Sands.
Under current law, Nevadans can be put on the list of folks who aren’t allowed to purchase firearms if they’ve been involuntarily committed to a psychiatric hospital — a process that involves a hearing before a judge, where the “accused” has a due process right to counsel, and to present evidence that he or she is not dangerously insane.
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Editor’s note: Listings include the resale home’s parcel number. Occasionally, the address listed is the homebuyer’s mailing address and not the actual location of the home. Check the parcel number to make sure. Also, a few transactions do not reflect the market value of the homes.
The now-is-the-time-to-buy mindset is prevalent in today’s realty market, with thousands of homebuyers hedging their bets that valley real estate prices will continue to rebound as they scoop up short sales and foreclosures. Preparation, research and having financing in place are key for those who wish to compete in today’s multiple-offer home sales, according to Rick Piette of Premier Mortgage Lending.
Summerlin will hold its 12th annual Tour de Summerlin on April 20. Online registration closes Thursday. Last-minute registrations can be handled in person at McGhies Ski, Bike & Board from noon to 7 p.m. Friday.
Pulte Homes is offering as much as 3 percent in closing costs at three of its new neighborhoods, according to company officials. Pricing starts in the low $200,000s.
Today is the last day of early registration for the Mad Mud Run set for April 27 at Knickerbocker Park in the Providence master-planned community.
SANTIAGO, Chile — A Chilean court’s halt to construction of Barrick Gold Corp.’s $8 billion, border-straddling mine on the high spine of the Andes is only the latest setback in Latin America for the world’s largest gold miner.
Southern Nevada’s economic recovery is slow and sometimes uneven, according to a report published Friday by the Center for Business and Economic Research at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
