Former Turnberry executive sentenced to 3 years for embezzlement

A former controller for the company that developed several high-end properties, including Turnberry Place and Town Square Shopping Center, was sentenced Friday to 37 months in federal prison for embezzling $5.6 million from the company.

 
Frustrated Obama: ‘No excuse’ for health care computer problems

President Barack Obama on Monday offered “no excuses” — and little explanation — for the computer bugs still frustrating Americans who are trying to enroll online for insurance plans at the center of his health care law.

Valleywide Halloween events

Find Halloween evens happening across the valley.

Group forms The Economic Club of Las Vegas

A group of academics, politicians and businesses leaders have joined forces to create The Economic Club of Las Vegas, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization designed to provide an independent forum for economic and political debate.

Volunteer opportunities abound in Southwest/Spring Valley

In honor of Make a Difference Day, many individuals nationwide are set to participate in community service Oct. 26. However, many local organizations, such as the Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada, the Goodie Two Shoes Foundation and Toys 4 Smiles, are dedicated to making a difference year-round.

Balloon festival and fundraiser to take flight Oct. 25-27 at Southern Hills Hospital

Friends of Metro Search and Rescue, a nonprofit organization that supports rescue volunteers, is set to host the second annual Las Vegas Balloon Fest Oct. 25-27 at Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center, 9300 W. Sunset Road. The event will feature hot-air balloons, food, carnival rides, and a health fair from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 25, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 26 and 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 27.

Literary Las Vegas: “Family of Miracles” by Arlene Smith

Las Vegas author Arlene Smith and her late husband, Lincoln Amos Smith, had a whirlwind romance. Arlene’s memoir “Family of Miracles” traces the couple’s path across the country raising kids in a variety of homes including converted vans and buses.

To ‘affair proof’ marriage, stay connected

For every email I receive from an inquiring, appreciative, or unhappy reader, I get 30, 40, sometimes 50 unsolicited solicitations from public relations or media marketing firms using language like “I was wondering if you were working on a story …”

Thieves posing as truckers drive off with valuable cargo

To steal huge shipments of valuable cargo, thieves are turning to a deceptively simple tactic: They pose as truckers, load the freight onto their own tractor-trailers and drive away with it.

Jets fan punches woman in the face, caught on video

New Jersey police say they are looking into a video that appears to show a New York Jets fan punching a female Patriots fan in the face at MetLife Stadium.

Boy Scouts remove 2 men who toppled ancient rock

Two Utah men have been stripped of their positions as Boy Scout leaders after they posted a video of themselves purposely toppling an ancient rock formation in a state park.

Newcomers: Here’s how to be a Real Nevadan

As Nevada Day approaches — celebrated Friday, for you newcomers — you ought to know how to speak and behave like a Real Nevadan.

Photo released of abduction suspects with blond ‘Gypsy’ girl

Greek police released photographs of a couple charged with abducting a girl and judicial authorities put the pair in pre-trial custody Monday as an international search for the child’s parents intensified.

Volunteers a vital part of Blind Center

Most days at the Blind Center of Nevada, 1001 N. Bruce St., you can find people socializing, working on computers with special graphic-to-audio software, making art, learning life and job skills or even bowling. The center’s president, Cory Nelson, said the center couldn’t do it without volunteers.

Helping nonprofits is rewarding, volunteers say

Going into a courtroom, whether it is for a custody case or filing a personal protection order, Teri Capo has seen an array of emotions from domestic abuse survivors.

Clay Arts Vegas molds community with classes, projects

When the owners of Clay Arts Vegas, 1511 S. Main St., first looked at the building that formerly housed the Art Bar, they knew they had their work cut out for them.

Domestic disturbance leads to apartment fire

A domestic disturbance led to a fire at the Rancho Del Sol apartment complex Monday morning, according to Las Vegas fire officials.

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