Doctor ratings are less popular than those of toasters, cars and movies when it comes to online consumer sites. That’s according to a survey that found most adults hadn’t checked online physician reviews — and most said a conveniently located office and accepting patients’ health insurance was more important.
Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei, who helped make his name smashing a valuable vase in the name of art, said Wednesday that he was miffed about another artist destroying one of his vases in Florida.
It was as difficult and emotional a loss as you can imagine for UNLV’s basketball team. The Rebels played their hearts out for 45 minutes Saturday night and deserved a better fate.
Rudolph the reindeer is having a glittering antler makeover — the latest attempt to halt some of the thousands of road deaths of the roaming caribou in the wilds of Finland.
Two Michigan families are celebrating the Olympics with a massive sled track they built into a backyard hill.
Proud of its pioneer past, Kingman, Ariz., preserves and promotes its history as a crossroads community to appeal to today’s travelers.
Some of you are undoubtedly distraught about the Olympics coming to a close, but there are a couple of silver linings.
PRIMM — Josh Temple made the ultimate sacrifice for the Green Valley wrestling team before the Sunrise Region tournament, cutting down to 120 pounds.
Discovery Children’s Museum hosted its third annual Queen of Hearts gala recently at Neiman Marcus at Fashion Show mall to honor a group of women for their commitment to making Southern Nevada a better place to live, work and raise a family.
One of the many things New York City is known for is the Rockettes, a professional precision dance group.
Lost in the heated rhetoric over the expansion of Internet gaming is a harsh reality.
Editor’s Note: Nevada 150 is a yearlong series highlighting the people, places and things that make up the history of the state.
When Springfield, Mass., needed to choose who would build its first casino, the city hired an outside adviser to help with the process.
You might think being the wardrobe supervisor for “Crazy Girls” would be an easy gig, especially if you’ve seen the bronze sculpture of the dancers that is a popular tourist attraction. A keen eye is needed to identify any “costumes.”
Occasionally, a restaurant chain such as Papa John’s or Panda Express comes calling for space to sell its food at the Thomas &Mack Center.
View Neighborhood News readers send photos of their pets and everday lives, and View features photos of pets ready for adoption each week. To submit a photo, email View copy editor Anne King at aking@viewnews.com or mail to Viewpoints, 1111 W. Bonanza Road, Las Vegas, NV 89125. Photos cannot be returned, and due to the high volume, they are often scheduled a month or two in advance.
The third annual Queen of Hearts event honored nine women for their talent, resources and leadership Feb. 6 at Neiman Marcus at Fashion Show Mall. The 2014 honorees are: Madeleine Andress, Whitney duBoef, Alexandra Epstein, Nancy Houssels, Dr. Florence Jameson, Dr. Beverly Mathis, Sandy Miller, Meghan Mossler and Savannah Prenger.
Wind your way through Jerome, Ariz., and you might feel like you’ve reached the edges of the Earth.
Spring break destination Lake Havasu City has plenty of toned down offerings the rest of the year.
Though the ground may still be white in many parts of Cerca country, expect a celebration of the green as St. Patrick’s Day is observed with parades, food and drink.
As part of the state’s sesquicentennial celebration, the Strozzi VFW Post 12108 in Beatty is hosting the Bullfrog Historical Mining District Poker Run from May 2 to 4.
For even the most recent newcomer, it’s no secret that Nevada is a fascinating place whose history was forged by some pretty fascinating people.
Summerlin-area resident Kenneth Ian Segel, a rabbi who trained at the Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati, has served congregations around the United States and Canada. Recently Segel set his sites on teaching values through children’s literature with the release of two picture books. “The Amazing Sparkey,” illustrated by Amory Abbott, focuses on the antics of a dog named Sparkey, who can read, talk and even agrees to let the neighbor’s cat ride on his back in the pool. “A Big Decision,” illustrated by Sonny Heston, follows the adventures of 9-year-old Jake, who is known for the diligent care he gives to his menagerie of pets.
Imagine wading to school in snow that’s waist-high and having to build a fire when you got there. Imagine going outside to go to the bathroom, no matter what the weather. And then read “One Room Schools” by Susan Apps-Bodilly.
Literary highlights this week include a presentation by “The Aviator’s Wife” author Melanie Benjamin and events for David G. Schwartz’s book “Grandissimo: How Jay Sarno’s Wild Life Changed Las Vegas.” And don’t miss out on swapping book donations for show tickets with comedy magician Mac King.
Here are some questions from readers for which I asked Paul Noe of Star Nursery to provide answers.
I can’t get sloppy or casual with this guy. His brain is smart, thorough and relentless. He’s a bit intense, but so am I, so maybe we’re a good fit. He wants nothing more (and nothing less) than to be a good human being. And, someday, he’d like to be a good mate and life partner in a terrific relationship.
Dear Savvy Senior: What resources do you recommend that offer help to caregivers? I’ve been taking care of my 82-year-old mother, and it’s wearing me to a frazzle. — Exhausted Daughter
Affording insurance isn’t getting any easier for rural Nevadans.
