There are two developments in the effort to save heart attack victims. One is a way to do CPR that does not involve mouth-to-mouth contact. The other is a medically induced coma partnered with technology to lower one’s core temperature. At least one Las Vegas resident has benefited from both.
Read about news and events happening in the Summerlin and Summerlin South areas.
At 14, Anthony Schrecengost is determined to be a pediatric allergist and help generations of kids. He was one of two Nevada students out of 100 nationwide to receive a Prudential Spirit of Community Award for his volunteerism.
There is old adage that if you look hard enough for something, you’ll find it. Find Vallarta Taqueria and discover the Diaz Hernandez family preparing authentic Mexican dishes.
Here’s a new take on your favorite pizza: Any pie at Pizza Lounge can be made gluten-free, and there are more than a dozen craft beers on tap.
Former Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman served warning Thursday: Some poor souls planning to zing him at next week’s Showbiz Roast better pray he’s unconscious.
A state police sergeant who released striking photos of the capture of the surviving suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings faces a hearing to determine if he will be suspended until an internal investigation is complete.
A new report reveals Nevada was one of the worst states for flipping activity in the first six months of 2013. Investors in Nevada flipped 2,932 homes from January to June, a 34 percent decline compared with the first six months of 2012.
Water officials in Maryland say they hope to put a major water pipe back into service this weekend after repairs.
Six defendants, including members of the infamous Hells Angel’s motorcycle club, have agreed to plead guilty to stabbing and beating rival gang members at a downtown wedding chapel in 2008.
The distinct smell of smoke permeated the lobby of the Resort on Mount Charleston Thursday morning.
College-level aeronautical courses will be offered to Rancho High School students, allowing them to earn credits for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University long before attending the school, which has campuses in Daytona Beach, Fla., and Prescott, Ariz.
The Vatican is offering indulgences for “virtual” participants of the upcoming World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro — but there’s a hitch.
At the height of its industrial power, Detroit was an irrepressible engine of the American economy, offering well-paying jobs, a gateway to the middle class for generations of autoworkers and affordable vehicles that put the world on wheels.
Does it take a village to deliver a flawless dining experience? Not necessarily, but thanks to the interdepartmental teamwork we experienced at Wynn Las Vegas, our dinner at Wing Lei was … well, let’s just say we think this is what Steve Wynn has in mind.
A player with five letters in his last name took the British Open by storm and threatened to blow away the field. It had to happen eventually. What everyone was waiting for finally arrived, and it was Shiv Kapur.
Now that Nevada’s Legislature has ended 13 years of ignoring a voter-approved constitutional mandate to provide medical marijuana to sick people, everything’s fine. Right?
In the end, Vinny Faraci wound up stuck with the check.
Facing busy calendars and over-scheduled summers, Americans are dedicating, on average, only 40 minutes a week for family time, according to a research study from the NYU Child Study Center. With summer in full swing, it’s the perfect time to capture those fleeting family moments and create delicious celebrations of happiness, laughter and togetherness.
Whether you’re looking for a gift that will ease the transition for a new college freshman or something to milestone the beginning of a senior’s final year, choosing a back-to-school gift can be every bit as important as selecting a graduation gift. A back-to-school gift is also your opportunity to demonstrate your uber-coolness, and pick something that will entertain, delight and empower your college kid.
As children across the country head back to school, life for families becomes a little more hectic. Just because days are busy, don’t let nutrition fall by the wayside. Teaching children nutritious eating habits now can mean a lifetime of health, plus it can be a lot of fun to eat, laugh and spend time together. Here are some simple expert tips for every parent.
From affirming that the person you hire has the credentials to do the job and right personality fit for your organization, to ensuring you don’t run afoul of payroll taxes, workman’s compensation and other legal requirements, making that first hire requires a lot of preparation. When you’re getting ready to make that first all-important hire, keep some guidelines in mind.
To most high school kids, summer jobs are solely for the purpose of having a little extra cash, or maybe to build a college resume. But students should consider the long-term knowledge gained in such a short span of time. These hourly positions often provide the building blocks for something bigger to come in the future: a career.
Summers are rich with opportunities for warm weather fun and you don’t have to go far, or spend a lot, to enjoy the best of the season. Here are a few ways to maximize your summer fun without maxing out your budget.
School will be a lot different this fall for students of 14 Clark County elementary schools. These schools will receive a total of $39.4 million as part of a state pilot program to boost performance of English language-learning students over the next two years.
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