Couple buys second car from Planet Hyundai

Nick Asaro, who has been with Planet Hyundai Sahara for four years, has a dedicated clientele who are loyal to the New York native who has been in the car business for nearly 13 years.

Red, white and brew, get these in the queue

Today, we celebrate our independence from the onerous yoke of nonrepresentational government — that, along with sobriety, the 9-to-5 and perhaps a finger or two of thanks to those M-80s you bought from a makeshift fireworks stand behind the gas station.

Statue of Liberty reopens Independence Day weekend

The Statue of Liberty finally reopened on the Fourth of July months after Superstorm Sandy swamped its little island as Americans across the country celebrated freedom and President Barack Obama urged citizens to live up to the words of the Declaration of Independence.

First Friday planners want patrons ‘activated’

Every month, First Friday has a theme. And every month the street intersections that host the art and culture festival have “activations” that correlate with the theme. Usually large-scale performance artists.

Soccer fans get violent in clashes at Sam Boyd Stadium

Pandemonium erupted as up to 400 rival soccer fans clashed during El Super Clasico pregame festivities Wednesday night, drawing more than 120 police officers to the scene and sending at least six people to the hospital.

Station Casinos times fireworks to radio playlist

Twelve technicians spent four days and 530 man hours to choreograph and design Thursday’s 10.3-minute fireworks display at Red Rock Station and Green Valley Ranch.

Salsa Congress draws dancers to Tropicana

For 52 weekends of the year, thousands of people travel from all over the world to “Fabulous Las Vegas” to party, gamble, drink and only they know what else.

New approach to the old ballgame

In the top of the seventh inning, as the two girls stood inside the Cashman Field press box, 51s president Don Logan asked them, “Do you know what ‘pepper’ is?”

51s infielder Flores embraces All-Star selection

Inspired by his selection to the Pacific Coast League All-Star team Tuesday afternoon, 51s second baseman Wilmer Flores exploded for his first career five-hit game Tuesday night at Cashman Field, going 5-for-6 with two doubles, three runs and an RBI in Las Vegas’ 12-2 victory over the Fresno Grizzlies.

Once superpacked show schedule thins out at Riviera

Not so long ago, the Riviera was spilling over with shows. There was the historic main showroom, plus three smaller ones upstairs (sometimes double-booked) and three or four more sharing its enclosed lounge.

Ex-Gorman teammate recalls time she beat Inbee Park on par-3 course

Every time Inbee Park hits ’em stiff all weekend and curls in another birdie putt and is handed yet another giant check and golden cup, another young woman who played golf at Bishop Gorman named Angelica Wright tells her friends and the co-workers who care that she beat Inbee Park.

Joe Rogan takes on Bigfoot, UFOs on SyFy show

Joe Rogan is hosting a new TV show about Bigfoot, UFOs and ESP, and he says the show is teaching him “a lot about crazy people.”

Chivas claims ugly victory as tempers simmer

The fireworks at Cashman Field Wednesday night had nothing on the ones that went off inside and outside Sam Boyd Stadium.

Are you living beyond your means?

A report recently released by the U.S. Census Bureau paints a mixed picture when it comes to household debt in the U.S. On the positive side, the percentage of households holding some form of debt declined between 2000 and 2011 – from 74 percent to 69 percent.

Five common money management mistakes to avoid

Most people try to avoid making major mistakes when it comes to managing their money. But we’re all human, and even the most savvy money managers and budgeters aren’t immune from making a few money management blunders.

Vital documents all adults should possess

Part of being a “grown-up” is making sure that you have a variety of important documents. Following are six important documents that every adult should possess and keep locked away in a secure place.

How free are we on this July Fourth?

How are we doing, safeguarding those “unalienable Rights” with which we are “endowed by our Creator” — in support of which 56 patriots solemnly pledged their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor, 237 years ago?

Surprise: New garage door tops list of high-impact, affordable home improvements

You’ve finally scraped together some money to improve the looks of your house. Problem: Every project costs too much or produces a minor improvement. Solution: A stunning new garage door. A front-facing garage door packs a big punch and dramatically improves the curb appeal of the entire home.

Adore your front door: Three tips for beautiful wood doors in any climate

Your home’s front door is more than a portal for family and friends – it makes a statement about your own personal style. Home designers often list the entry door as one of the most cost effective ways to dress up the front of your home for “wow” curb appeal.

Preparing for happily ever-after? Simple ways to minimize the impact of potential wedding mishaps

Your wedding is supposed to be one of the happiest days of your life, but what happens when the caterer closes, the head count is wrong and the band is a no show? More than one couple has experienced these types of wedding disasters. Make sure your wedding day is only filled with blissful memories by taking a few steps to do what you can to protect yourself from the financial and emotional impact of wedding-day dilemmas and put your mind at ease.

Protect yourself from desert’s excessive heat

It’s Independence Day, so let me begin by expressing gratitude to our Founding Fathers for their sacrifice and willingness to risk, and in some cases lose, all they had to create a country where personal freedom is paramount and where we each have the opportunity to make something of ourselves. Let me also thank those who have risked and, in many cases, lost their lives to maintain those freedoms for the rest of us.

‘Courting Dwight’ now on ESPN

An event that changed the NBA forever happened three years ago. LeBron James, with help from ESPN, staged “The Decision” to announce his dramatic free agency move.

Fishing report, July 4

■ LAKE MEAD — Anglers have found good action for striped bass in the Vegas Wash area by throwing top-water lures and jigging spoons in areas where shad can be found. North of Echo Bay fishermen have found good fishing from the shoreline at Stewarts Point. Some boaters working their way north toward Overton are catching stripers and catfish, reports Toni Stephens, of the Nevada Department of Wildlife.

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