Detroit billionaires get hockey arena as bankrupt city suffers

Now that Detroit has become the biggest U.S. municipality to declare bankruptcy, it’s Republican Gov. Rick Snyder’s turn to tout a comeback spurred by a stadium for a suburban fan base financed with help from city taxpayers. Snyder approved a plan to put public money toward a $450 million downtown arena on behalf of the the National Hockey League’s Red Wings and their billionaire owners.

Henderson city attorney’s performance praised

Henderson City Attorney Josh Reid, Harry Reid’s son, received a glowing performance evaluation Tuesday from members of the City Council. Reid is in the middle of a three-year employment contract with the city.

Food adds to Rosh Hashana celebration

Restaurant developer/Honey Salt owner Elizabeth Blau has fond memories of the Rosh Hashanas of her youth.

Experience antibiotic-free meats in wood-burning ovens

Heritage Steak, which opened late last month, is from James Beard Award-winning chef Tom Colicchio, head judge on TV’s “Top Chef” and also familiar to Las Vegans for his Craftsteak at MGM Grand.

TASTE OF THE TOWN: Know your noodles and how to make them

A friend of mine who’s an excellent cook told me recently that she’d just made pasta for the first time. To which I wanted to say, “What were you waiting for, woman?”

Confident 51s set to ride pitching in playoffs

Pitching is often the deciding factor in the playoffs and 51s manager Wally Backman believes his surging squad has the edge in that area over the slumping Salt Lake Bees — their opponent in the first round of the Pacific Coast League playoffs.

Gas tax approved by county

Clark County commissioners voted 6-1 on Tuesday to approve a fuel tax that will add about 10 cents to each gallon of gas during the next three years.

WINE OF THE WEEK: La Granja Garnacha Syrah

La Granja wine is a deeply opaque purplish-red color with a dense core going out into a fine violet to fuchsia rim definition and fairly high viscosity.

U.S. automakers report strong August sales

DETROIT — Toyota, Ford, Nissan, Chrysler and General Motors all reported double-digit U.S. sales gains last month as strong sales of pickup trucks and small cars led the industry toward its best month in six years.

David Bowie may rise again in Vegas

Entertainment giant AEG has contacted David Bowie’s inner circle about the superstar’s possible interest in a Las Vegas deal.

What’s your home’s price tag now?

As the housing market bounces back in many parts of the country, you may be wondering: What’s my home worth now? There’s actually more than one answer. Your home has three potentially very different price tags based on its market value, replacement value and tax value.

Fall into great tabletop decorating ideas

Saying goodbye to summer doesn’t have to be a sentimental ending when you consider it’s also a beginning – the kick off to autumn and the holiday season. The promise of fall is in the air. It’s a great time to dress up your home for fall entertaining; whether that means friends gathered around the television rooting for your favorite team or the ultimate traditional Thanksgiving feast.

See your diabetes in a new light this tailgating season

Tailgates are often synonymous with calorie-packed, high-fat foods that can make it challenging for people with type 2 diabetes to stay on-track with managing their condition. But, even if you have type 2 diabetes, there’s no reason to sit on the tailgating sidelines this season.

Your game plan for disaster-free, tailgating success

Tailgating is an investment in having fun-42 percent of tailgaters spend more than $500 a season on food and supplies. When you’re spending that much on your pre-game fun, food failures, cooler crises and other disasters are not an option. Here are a handful of common tailgating disasters and your game plan for avoiding them.

Surgery insight: What happens while you’re under anesthesia?

Preparing for surgery can create anxiety for some patients. It is not uncommon for patients to be particularly nervous about undergoing anesthesia. Have you ever wondered what happens during surgery and anesthesia? You’re not alone. Knowing you will receive the highest quality and safest medical care throughout your surgery can help ease any worries or concerns.

Know how to keep young athletes playing safe and strong

Playing sports is great for kids. It teaches them the importance of teamwork, helps them stay physically active and creates positive habits that last a lifetime. An injury, however, can sideline young athletes for the season – or longer. Communities, coaches, parents and athletes adopt four key strategies to help reduce sports-related injuries.

Millennials take new approach to work-life balance

More and more, Millennials are on the road for work. In an average month, one in four business-traveling Millennials travel overnight for work at least once per week. As the line between “personal” and “business” grows thinner and thinner for this generation, Millennials are increasingly finding adventure through business.

EDITORIAL: Financial aid fumble

Last week, the College of Southern Nevada announced it had made recurring, significant mistakes in calculating federal financial aid for students during the previous two academic years, and that as a result, the U.S. Department of Education wanted a more thorough review of the school’s books.

Bader blocks Teixeira’s path for UFC title

Everything sets up perfectly for Glover Teixeira to cement his status as the top contender in the Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight division Wednesday night and earn the next shot at the belt. All that stands in his way is Ryan Bader, a 30-year-old Reno native and McQueen High School graduate.

Clark County Credit Union chief hails stronger economy

With the long-ailing Las Vegas economy finally in a sustained recovery, Clark County Credit Union has re-emerged as a profitable financial institution after shedding branches and nonperforming loans, as well as investing in technology.

Vietnam veteran posthumously awarded Bronze Star

On the desk in a room in the back corner of a congresswoman’s office Tuesday sat a series of medals and a folded American flag. Johnnette Fafard held those medals, a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart and others, and she passed them to her grandchildren.

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