Plaza Bank reports improved second-quarter earnings

Plaza Bank, which recently acquired certain assets and deposits of 1st Commerce Bank in North Las Vegas, on Wednesday reported increased earnings for the second quarter.

Bill extends benefits to Filipino WWII veterans

WASHINGTON — A bill that aims to sort out government benefits for Filipinos who fought alongside Americans during World War II advanced in Congress on Wednesday.

Two die in Henderson house fire

In an older, quiet Henderson neighborhood there’s a gold Dodge Stratus parked in the driveway of a mint green house in the middle of a cul-de-sac. It’s an older neighborhood where every home is equipped with a carport.

Leisure tuber injured when bridge jumper lands in his lap

A western Montana man floating on an inner tube suffered broken bones in his legs and torn ligaments in his knees when another man jumped from a bridge and landed in his lap.

Welcome to a ‘zero-net energy’ neighborhood: airtight, expensive

NEW PALTZ, N.Y. — Homes being built in this Hudson Valley cul-de-sac offer prospective buyers wooded lots, pretty views and — oh yes — the promise of thumbing your nose at the power utility.

MGM Resorts International creates four new positions

MGM Resorts International announced Wednesday it created four new positions within the company’s corporate diversity, philanthropy and community engagement department.

Front-door mailbox delivery may get budget axe

WASHINGTON — Americans for generations have come to depend on door-to-door mail delivery. It’s about as American as apple pie.

U.S. new-home sales jump to highest level in five years

WASHINGTON — Americans snapped up new homes in June at the fastest pace in five years, a sign the housing recovery is strengthening.

Two-alarm fire damages home in Summerlin

It took the Las Vegas Fire Department an hour to put out a two-alarm house fire Tuesday afternoon near Rampart Boulevard and Vegas Drive.

House OKs Heck defense amendment to help Israel

U.S. firms would be given a role in manufacturing rocket defenses for Israel under a Nevada lawmaker’s amendment the House approved on Tuesday.

Ex-beau is villain in Sinclair comic book

Hugh Hefner’s son Marston might want to skip reading the upcoming comic book featuring his ex, former Playboy Playmate of the Year Claire Sinclair.

Meeting industry leaders tout economic impact

In a year, the Las Vegas meetings industry supports nearly 57,000 jobs and generates more than $6.7 billion in local economic impact. In the U.S., the industry employs almost 2 million people.

Klay Thompson hoping to prove he belongs on Team USA

Moments after the Golden State Warriors won the NBA Summer League championship Monday night, someone handed Klay Thompson a white “Victory in Vegas” T-shirt.

Make your own masterpieces – freshly painted focal points for any room

Still love the overall design scheme of a space, but feeling a little bored? The best way to breathe new life into it – without revamping the entire area – is by creating a new focal wall. Instead of a decal, stencil or pricey artwork, make a statement that’s one-of-a-kind with a little creativity and a few fresh decorating ideas.

Eight ways to help kids hone their homework habits

Helping children with their homework requires more than an understanding of the subject matter, whether it’s algebra or world literature. To help children succeed throughout the school year, it’s important for parents to nurture positive study habits and organizational skills, and provide kids with a home environment that fosters concentration.

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