Governor touts Nevada’s economic rally

Gov. Brian Sandoval on Thursday touted Nevada’s economic comeback under his leadership, telling a joint chambers of commerce luncheon in Las Vegas that the state is emerging from “its darkest hour.”

 
Winter weather brings record number of flight cancellations

The relentless snow and ice storms this winter have led to the highest number of flight cancellations in more than 25 years, according to an analysis by The Associated Press.

St. Clair’s Dons ‘the best team you never heard of’

A couple of years ago I went to the West Coast Conference Hall of Fame breakfast hoping to talk to Bo Kimble about shooting free throws left-handed and playing UNLV in the NCAA Tournament. I wound up talking mostly with NFL Hall-of-Famer Bob St. Clair.

Dining Pick of the Week: Cheng’s Express

Cheng’s lengthy menu satisfies every taste, starting with chef’s specialties such as orange beef, short beef ribs with black pepper sauc and roasted duck.

Dining Pick of the Week: Buon Gusto Ristorante

Buon Gusto is a little bit of New York with design-your-own thin and crispy pizza and a traditional “Back East” menu.

Dining Pick of the Week: Streets of New York

Say New York, and pizza comes to mind with its traditional thin and crispy crust. The flagship is the New York Combo with Italian sausage, pepperoni, meatballs, bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, black olives and lots of mozzarella.

A La Carte, Feb. 18-24

Dining events and news from across the valley.

Nevada GOP panel recommends candidates for pre-primary endorsements

A Nevada Republican Party nominating committee on Thursday recommended at least half a dozen GOP candidates for pre-primary endorsements, starting a process that Gov. Brian Sandoval and other major politicians are boycotting.

Directors of troubled health exchange weigh dumping Xerox, joining federal system

The board of directors of the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange delivered brutal reviews of the exchange’s website and call center Thursday, even as exchange officials and site vendor Xerox said they’re fixing wide-ranging technical problems afflicting the marketplace created by the federal Affordable Care Act.

Three little words: the Mob Museum

Because nothing says “I love you” quite like automatic weapons, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement is offering free admission today, the anniversary of Chicago’s bloody St. Valentine’s Day massacre.

Towbin Fiat has something red for this Valentine’s Day

For Las Vegans looking for a romantic surprise for their special someone this Valentine’s Day, Towbin Fiat of Las Vegas suggests something shiny and red, like a brand new Fiat 500.

Nevada starts to plug into green energy

Infrastructure projects completed by NV Energy and its partners during the past two months are transforming Nevada’s economy and opening new avenues for electric-drive transportation.

Chapman kicks off youth soccer tourney

Continuing its partnership with community youth, Chapman Automotive is sponsoring the Downtown Las Vegas Soccer Club during the Las Vegas Mayor’s Cup International Showcase today through Monday at the Bettye Wilson Soccer Complex.

Home 4 Spot gets van

A 2005 Chevrolet van that was used to take customers from Findlay Chevrolet to various parts of the valley has become the godsend of a heartwarming group of animal lovers that concentrates on saving homeless dogs.

Henderson couple calls Lexus ‘Five Diamond’ dealership

Cathy Grusinski and her husband, Louie, spent a month researching and test driving new cars before taking the plunge to purchase a 2014 Lexus IS 250 from Lexus of Henderson.

Mind Your B.I.S. – Tips to jumpstart your financial well-being

In the next few months, high school seniors across the country will be anxiously checking mailboxes for college acceptance letters. With two-thirds of recent high school grads enrolling in college as of 2012, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, it is the first step on a journey towards personal and financial independence for many Americans. Whether an incoming freshman, soon to be senior or recent grad, it is never too early to get financially fit. The key to success is to make the process fun and manageable.

Save money without skimping on style on your kitchen remodel

Home remodel projects don’t have to require an extensive budget, or look cheap when using less expensive materials. If you’re interested in updating the look of your kitchen this year, you can find products and materials that allow you to create a beautiful and stylish home without paying a high price.

Joining together to face rare diseases

Living with or caring for someone with a rare disease can be challenging as symptoms of these diseases are often misunderstood, misleading or misinterpreted, and as a result, people affected by uncommon illnesses are sometimes left feeling discouraged, frustrated and isolated. To help recognize those impacted by rare diseases and the challenges they face, on or around February 28, 2014, events will be held across the globe to drive awareness, build support, highlight medical advances and look toward the future for the rare disease community.

UNLV BASEBALL PREVIEW: Rebels raring for regional run

UNLV baseball coach Tim Chambers seemed ready to leap off the bench at any moment, and he was fired up as he looked out on the field to see four players standing near home plate discussing hitting motion and other baseball-related matters.

EDITORIAL: Henderson finances

There is one local government financial crisis in Southern Nevada. It’s in North Las Vegas, which has almost no reserves, is tens of millions of dollars in the hole and might yet be taken over by the state. It most certainly is not in Henderson. And yet Henderson might become the first valley municipality to raise property taxes in the aftermath of the Great Recession.

Collmus’ ascension to voice of horse racing continues

The first time I met Larry Collmus was in 1985 in the press box at Garden State Park. Collmus was an 18-year-old high school graduate who wanted to become a race caller.

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