Naming of Grand Teton Drive remains obscured in city records

It’s clear that Grand Teton Drive was part of the plan. The street makes a snug fit for city of Las Vegas planners’ alphabetically named street grid north of Interstate 215. But it’s hard to say who named the G -themed stretch of asphalt between Farm Road and Horse Drive.

Pardee Homes awards local students with scholarships

In what has become a June tradition, Pardee Homes recently awarded scholarships to five Southern Nevada high school seniors as part of the builder’s Community Building Scholarship Program through The Public Education Foundation.

No. 1 pick Keith blazed trail for Bennett

A kid from Canada, a kid who goes on to star at UNLV, is taken with the first pick in his pro draft. By Cleveland.

Red lights serve as a marker for those awaiting medical aid

Jimmy Bryant recently founded the nonprofit Lights 4 Love. The goal is simple: Give red light bulbs to people with health problems. The lights act as a beacon for emergency responders or others to assist the person in need.

IGT to reimburse Ader Group for expenses in proxy fight

Slot machine maker International Game Technology agreed Monday to reimburse a group headed by Wall Street analyst turned investor Jason Ader up to $2.5 million for expenses incurred during the recent proxy fight earlier this year.

Allegiant Air doesn’t show much allegiance to passengers, communities or employees

Andrew Levy, president of Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air, said in a recent Wall Street Journal article that the discount carrier “wants to be considered the hometown airline of all the little cities around the country.” Meanwhile, Levy told Fox Business Channel that he considers canceling so-called “underperforming” routes a “badge of honor.”

Stay out of shu-shu-sugartown …

“Death of the Diet” is my own nutrition philosophy that I enjoy sharing. It means to quit dieting. Just eat better, one step at a time.

Ultimate Gaming cuts deal to enter New Jersey

Las Vegas-based Ultimate Gaming signed a partnership agreement with the company that operates the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City to bring pay-to-play regulated Internet wagering to New Jersey.

Senior facility given initial OK

The Henderson Planning Commission recently approved a plan to build a four-story senior facility near the intersection of Carnegie Street and Horizon Ridge Parkway despite a city staff report recommending denial of the project.

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