Huge solar-thermal plant opens near Nevada-California border

The Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System, sprawling across roughly 5 square miles of federal land near the California-Nevada border, formally opens Thursday. It’s considered a key marker in the emerging solar power industry.

Criss Angel’s ‘Magicjam’ fills in nicely for the duration

If you wonder why Criss Angel’s arm’s in a stylish black sling, or why the show title has changed from “Believe” to “Magicjam” for the next month or so, he shows us “eight seconds of pretty gross stuff” to explain it.

Jilted fans rage about Findlay star

While UNLV fans were taking to social media and message boards to express their pleasure over the program landing Rashad Vaughn, its third top 40 recruit of this class, others blasted Vaughn for eschewing their beloved institutions.

Car falls 120 feet, deep snow saves passengers

Two people survived when their car struck a tanker truck and drove off Interstate 70 in Vail, Colo. and fell 120 feet, landing upright on 8 feet of snow.

SLS Las Vegas, formerly the Sahara, will begin hiring

The $415 million SLS Las Vegas will begin hiring 2,500 workers in stages, with the initial phase focused on some 300 management positions in the hotel, casino, finance and other areas in preparation for a Labor Day weekend opening.

 
Olympics: 6 things people are talking about

Shocking decisions, historic sweeps and serious injuries. Here’s what to know about the Olympics for Thursday.

Virginia City fame: Mining, saloons and Mark Twain

Mining may not get top billing anymore, but this town built high on Northern Nevada hillsides still packs that history into its punch.

Celebrity cook Paula Deen strikes $75 million comeback deal

Paula Deen has found a key ingredient to bringing some sizzle back to her career — a cash infusion worth at least $75 million from a private investment firm.

Beavers at Lake Mead? Evidence says yes

Although my reading of the region’s history is admittedly spotty in many places, I always believed beavers were essentially trapped out of existence on the Colorado River a century ago.

‘Freedom Nevada’ campaign launched to legalize same-sex marriage

A coalition of progressive and equal rights groups on Thursday launched a campaign to promote passage of a Nevada law allowing same-sex couples to legally marry, the latest effort in a gay marriage movement sweeping the nation thanks to a shift in public opinion.

 
Case dropped against man in wife’s fatal BASE jump

Prosecutors are dismissing a misdemeanor citation filed against the husband of a Utah woman who died when her parachute failed to open after she leapt from a peak overlooking Zion National Park.

After injuring mitt, Criss Angel gets hand from other conjurers

Criss Angel has escaped building implosions and hung from helicopters by hooks in his back. So returning to the relative safety of his home stage at Luxor is no problem, with just one caveat: “I just can’t fall.”

PHOTOS: Everyone’s getting into the act …

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas has turned the clock back a century in its search for “just the right amount of wrong.”

Email for help leads to rescue of 3 child abuse victims

A girl beaten and tied to her bed, sometimes for weeks at a time, won freedom for herself and her siblings by emailing a teacher at her online school to plead for help, Ohio officials said Wednesday.

Nevada Lt. Gov. candidates agree with dropping fight for gay marriage ban

Both GOP lieutenant governor candidates, Sue Lowden and Mark Hutchison, said Wednesday they agree with the decision by Nevada’s governor and attorney general to drop the state’s legal defense of its law banning gay marriage.

 
Comedian Sid Caesar dies at 91

Sid Caesar, the prodigiously talented pioneer of TV comedy who paired with Imogene Coca in sketches that became classics and who inspired a generation of famous writers, died early Wednesday. He was 91.

Home trends for 2014

Radiant Orchid was Pantone’s Color of the Year, but it’s blue — in all its variations — that’s making a statement. Value in investment and livable luxury are the buzz words in the design world. And mixed textures and midcentury forms will be trending in 2014.

Moist ground indicates a pipe leak

Q: I’ve noticed two things about my lawn. First, there’s an area that is really green and much taller than the surrounding grass; and second, this same area is very soft. I know something is wrong, but I’m not sure how to fix it.

Large walls don’t need to be covered by big pieces of art

Dear Gail: We just moved into a larger home and have a lot more wall space than our last home. We thought we had enough artwork to fill the walls but we don’t. We’re not looking to invest in large pieces of artwork but want to finish decorating. What suggestions can you give us to fill our blank walls? — Rob &Karen.

Valentine cards date back to late 1700s

The history of valentines can be traced back to St. Valentine, who died a martyr. A feast was named for him by the Catholic Church in the year 496. Other historical or legendary sources to the holiday mention two other men named Valentine, a suggestion that the holiday descended from a Roman fertility fest, and references to the Duke of Orleans’ letter in the 15th century that is considered the first valentine.

New growth will indicate extent of damage

We are getting close to the right time for pruning grapes. This next Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon is a class on pruning grapes at the orchard in North Las Vegas. This class will help you get started on the right path toward good grape production no matter if they are trellised or climbing an arbor.

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Prepping tips for spring outdoor projects

Soon, winter will be winding down and homeowners will start planning – and prepping for – a variety of outdoor projects for spring. From cleaning, repairing or replacing decks, to creating raised beds for veggies and flowers, now is the time to start gearing up for those spring projects.

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