PHOTOS: Taking command

A Change of Command ceremony took place at Nellis Air Force Base on Friday.

Oscar Pistorius seen shooting in gun range video

Newly released video shows Oscar Pistorius, who faces a murder trial next week, firing weapons at a gun range before the double-amputee athlete fatally shot his girlfriend last year.

Nuclear dump leak raises questions about cleanup

For 15 years the trucks have barreled past southeastern New Mexico’s potash mines and seemingly endless fields of oil rigs, hauling decades worth of plutonium-contaminated waste to what is supposed to be a safe and final resting place a half mile underground in the salt beds of the Permian Basin.

Blue Bell scooping free ice cream tastes on Thursday

Blue Bell Ice Cream will be available in Las Vegas starting Monday, and if you can wait til Thursday, you can get a free taste at several spots around the valley.

Russia approves military use in Ukraine

Russia executed a de facto military takeover of a strategic region in Ukraine as the parliament in Moscow gave President Vladimir Putin a green light Saturday to proceed to protect Russian interests. The newly installed government in Kiev was powerless to react to the swift takeover of Crimea by Russian troops already in Ukraine and more flown in, aided by pro-Russian Ukrainian groups.

Las Vegas police seek robbery suspect

The woman targeted a tourist at a business near Las Vegas Boulevard and Tropicana Avenue around 1 a.m Wednesday.

District Court judicial candidate ineligible to run

District Judge Michael Villani challenged the candidacy of Las Vegas lawyer Ross Smillie, who was seeking the Department 17 seat held by Villani since 2007. Villani claimed Smillie is not an attorney who has been “licensed and admitted to practice law” for a minimum of 10 years, as required by Nevada law. Senior District Judge Nancy Becker heard testimony from Smillie and others Friday before ruling that the challenger is not qualified to run in the race.

Naming Las Vegas: Carolyn S. Reedom Elementary School

Even after working for the Clark County School District for 35 years, Dr. Carolyn Reedom still cannot get enough of teaching. She is the namesake of Reedom Elementary School at 10025 Rumrill St., which opened in 2008.

NASCAR champion pranks again in 2nd Pepsi MAX video

Jeff Gordon and Pepsi MAX did it again, but this time it was to get back at a blogger who didn’t believe last year’s test drive video was the real deal.

Wood finds footing for Rebels’ late push

Everything around him was a blur, and Chris Wood was moving in slow motion. That’s how he felt in November, when he looked and played like a raw freshman. A few months later, he can laugh about it.

Report blames low wages for regional airlines’ woes

The nation’s regional airlines are having trouble hiring enough pilots, the government says, suggesting one reason may be that they simply don’t pay enough.

At Las Vegas Convention Center, workers assemble largest U.S. trade show

Thousands of workers, most wearing T-shirts and jeans or cargo pants, helped put together the largest domestic trade show, CONXEXPO-CON/AGG 2014 in Las Vegas. Together it will take crews 29 days to create an experience for the construction industries.

Local real estate expert says new homes have their advantages

Q: My wife and I are looking to buy a home soon. She’s insisting we have to buy a new home, not a used home. Does that really matter when we’re shopping for a home?

Sandstone to host open house today

Pardee Homes will host an open house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at its LivingSmart Homes Sandstone neighborhood near the southwest corner of Camino Al Norte and Ann Road in North Las Vegas. Guests can enjoy Blue Bell ice cream, soon to be available in local grocery stores, and fresh cookies while supplies last.

Montellano to hold grand opening

Toll Bros. will hold a grand opening for its Montellano townhouse collection at Inspirada in Henderson.

Sutter Hills unveils designs

Richmond American Homes recently debuted floor plans at Sutter Hills, a new community in Mountain’s Edge, a master-planned community in southwestern Las Vegas.

Shea to show off Refresh Shea3D home design today

When buying a new car, they call it “kicking the tires.” When trying something cautiously for the first time, “dipping your toe in the water” was more apt. Now “getting your shoes dirty” is the new phrase to describe Shea Homes at Ardiente’s “Dusty Shoe Tour” showcasing Shea3D model homes.

Mortgage pro Corrigan teams up with Premier Mortgage Lending

As a second-generation mortgage professional, Sean Corrigan understands the role that financing can play in the Southern Nevada real estate market. The longtime Southern Nevadan brings this knowledge along with 25-plus years of mortgage experience to Premier Mortgage Lending, where he strives to increase community awareness of today’s myriad mortgage options as the company’s new production manager.

Harmony Homes’ Bella Fiore nearly sold out

Nestled in a mountainside just 17 miles from the Strip, Bella Fiore at Lake Las Vegas has been one of Harmony Homes’ most popular communities, but just seven lots remain.

William Lyons opens Tierra Este

William Lyon Homes has opened Tierra Este, an all-single-story-homes neighborhood in the northern valley.

Resale Homes Listings Feb. 13-18

Editor’s note: Listings include the resale home’s parcel number. Occasionally, the address listed is the homebuyer’s mailing address and not the actual location of the home. Check the parcel number to make sure. Also, a few transactions do not reflect the market value of the homes.

HOA should have deed to foreclosed home

Q: I live in a gated community of 154 townhomes. I have a question concerning the homeowners association foreclosing on a townhome for unpaid assessments, and how the board treats that property. Do board members have a legal right to enter the property and change the locks?

Cold and flu season news: Avoid sickness by using a four-step process to eliminate germs

All across the country this winter Americans have braced themselves for one polar vortex after another and many regions are experiencing their coldest temperatures in more than 20 years. This undesirable weather is driving adults and children alike indoors, where viruses and germs are spreading like wildfire.

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