Clint Holmes finds himself another step closer to his Broadway dream today. Holmes, a Las Vegas headliner after years as Bill Cosby’s opening act, has been voted “Best Male Celebrity Vocalist” in the BroadwayWorld.com New York Cabaret Awards for 2013.
A sweeping fraud case involving scores of retired officers, firefighters and jail guards unfolded Tuesday in New York. The retirees faked psychiatric problems, authorities said, and many falsely claimed their conditions arose after the Sept. 11 attacks. More than 100 were arrested.
North Las Vegas’ fiscal forecast remains decidedly cloudy, with at least an outside chance of a state takeover. That is according to a seven-year fiscal outlook co-authored by more than a dozen municipal department heads and presented Tuesday at a special City Council meeting.
In shelving his attempt to become the general manager of Southern Nevada’s water works before Tuesday morning’s meeting, County Commissioner Brown removed the drama and potential for fireworks from a highly politicized process.
Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher walked into a hotel ballroom Tuesday morning and posed with each of the Seminoles’ four championship trophies. Fisher did not pose with Bobby Bowden.
The local housing market ended 2013 the way it began — with big annual gains in prices, but experts say prices will stabilize in 2014. The median home price of $185,000 in December was up 24.2 percent from $149,000 in December 2012.
When you think of a European vacation, do your thoughts wander to Italy, France or even the United Kingdom? While those destinations all have their appeal, you can find every bit as much adventure, history, glorious scenery and fabulous cuisine in one of Europe’s most-often-overlooked travel destinations: Spain.
With the holidays past and a new year upon us, now is the time for Americans to focus on their 2014 resolutions. And while fitness goals often top the list of New Year’s resolutions, diet and exercise aren’t the only ways to get back into shape. This year, do yourself and your loved ones a favor by getting financially fit as well.
New Year’s resolutions are good things – unless you set yourself up for failure with grand, ultimately unachievable goals. Rather than frustrate yourself with overwhelming changes, try making smaller ones that will positively impact your life and encourage other healthier decisions throughout the year.
A flurry of congratulatory phone calls, social media announcements and sparkling ring pictures all mean one thing: engagement season has arrived. With approximately 39 percent of marriage proposals taking place between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day, engaged couples are taking note of one of the fastest-growing nuptial trends – destination weddings. Here are 10 expert tips for affordable and memorable destination weddings.
Wine: Valreas Cotes du Rhone Villages “Cuvee Prestige”
Regular readers of this column know I never repeat the lead item; requests that come in after the first batch usually end up in the “More on …” section toward the end. But this liver and onions thing is just nuts.
The final Bowl Championship Series title game drew massive ratings and will be remembered as one of the best games of the mythical championship game era.
John Armstrong scored early in the third period to force overtime and the Las Vegas Wranglers eventually defeated Utah 3-2 in a shootout in West Valley City on Tuesday night.
Las Vegas boys basketball coach Jason Wilson rattled off all the reasons for junior Re’Kwon Smith’s improvement, and there were plenty.
Rancho’s girls basketball team has made its mark with a patient offense and fantastic defense. In the fourth quarter Tuesday, Canyon Springs gave the Rams a painful dose of their own medicine.
A fiery crash involving a FedEx delivery truck and a pickup shut down part of Eastern Avenue Tuesday night.
Assistant County Manager Yolanda King was promoted to chief financial officer for Clark County on Tuesday.
Wherever he goes, Deonte Burton tends to draw a crowd of defenders. He also is attracting some not-so-secret admirers of another kind.
Henderson City Council approves a six-month moratorium on applications for construction or operation of medical marijuana businesses
Decorated Las Vegas veteran’s bad experience with the VA Medical Center has him worried that the new facility won’t be able to save his life if he has a medical emergency.
A three-vehicle accident killed a burro and sent one woman to the hospital Tuesday night, Nevada Highway Patrol said.
The BCS saved its best for last in Florida State needing all sorts of dramatics to overcome Auburn 34-31. It was a marvelous ending to a blemished way of determining who really is best at season’s end. New will be improved. Or so we hope.
Leading up to the 2014 International CES, trade show spokeswoman Tara Dunion noted that Ultra HD sets will be on everyone’s mind this week. She seems to be right.
Clark County commissioners recognized cab driver who returned $300,000 cash to its rightful owner.
