Las Vegas police were looking for a white Ford Explorer in connection with a hit-and-run accident that left a pedestrian in critical condition Wednesday night, police said.
Former Las Vegas mortgage broker Steven Grimm was ordered released from federal prison Wednesday while he appeals his conviction in a $52 million mortgage fraud scheme.
Changes related to Las Vegas’ new area code, 725, are nearing. Starting May 3, making local calls within the 702 area code will require dialing the area code plus the telephone number.
Debbie Uehara of North Las Vegas wanted to reduce distractions during her daily Buddhist prayers, so she redesignated a room in her home.
Dear Gail: I’m just about finished decorating my living room, dining room and master bedroom. I want to soften my windows and add color, but I’m not looking for a valance. I’m getting overwhelmed when I go online and what the difference is between curtains and drapes. I just know I don’t want the old-fashioned draperies my mother had. — Torri
Q: I started seedlings in a greenhouse and transplanted them into my raised beds. But they are not growing at all. It’s been two weeks, and two have died, but the rest have not continued to grow.
Q: It’s time to landscape my backyard, which is currently dirt. I have a 2-foot-high bluff where I’d like to put a retaining wall, but I’m uncomfortable with masonry work. I’ve seen stackable blocks in stores and wonder if they would be suitable because I plan only to go about 1½ feet high with the wall. Besides, I think it would add visual excitement to my yard.
Want a conversation piece for your living room? Look for a piece of Amphora pottery from Bohemia.
If you went on a scavenger hunt for a tray in my home, you’d find one in every single room. In the 33 years I’ve worked in the world of interior design, some of the decorating foot soldiers I use to style my home have come and gone (anyone remember tassels?). But trays are here to stay. Here are my favorite ways to use trays in my home to keep my life organized and beautiful:
New battery-powered tools are compact, lightweight and easy to store. They share the flip-of-a-switch appeal of other portable devices. But instead of connecting you to the outside world, these improve the world outside your own back door.
Chronic kidney disease affects one in 10 Americans age 20 or older, according to the CDC Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Managing the disease through diet and other lifestyle changes can help people delay or even prevent the most serious consequence of kidney disease: kidney failure.
Try these tips for planning an outdoor entertaining soiree for a birthday, bridal shower, graduation, or simply to spend time with some friends.
Did you know the act of smiling can impact both how you look and how you feel? Research finds that one in three women hardly ever smile at themselves because they don’t like what they see in the mirror.
Learn how the right consumer reporting agency can help you detect irregularities in your accounts and prevent you from being a victim of fraud.
A cast of 19, made up through a collaboration of students from the College of Southern Nevada, UNLV and professional actors, is set to run audiences through the gamut of human emotion this month.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada, the Springs Preserve and Bonnie Springs Ranch are among places families can find fun in the southwest area while schools are on break.
When the last bell rings April 11, schoolchildren in the valley are set to celebrate spring break. Venues ranging from The Mob Museum to the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art have special deals or reduced rates for locals.
As parents search for options for children on spring break, places around Henderson have announced various opportunities.
The Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender is scheduled for April 17-20 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. The event is set to include live music, a car show, burlesque performances, vendors and more.
A couple of visitors were chatting with Eric Meeks in the pro shop at the TaylorMade Golf Experience out on Las Vegas Boulevard recently, where he operates the Eric Meeks School of Golf. It was coming up on the 25-year anniversary of Meeks having qualified to play in the Masters.
Noah Syndergaard was slow to get started in his second Triple-A start, and the 51s followed suit in a 7-4 loss to the Sacramento River Cats on Wednesday night at Cashman Field.
The reigning WBO welterweight champion has newfound fans and improved confidence thanks to impressive wins since his controversial split-decision victory over Manny Pacquiao in 2012. The two meet again on Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden.
Texas Tech football coach Kliff Kingsbury apparently is known for more than just his innovative offense. Supposedly, he bears a resemblance to some actor named Ryan Gosling that women seem to find attractive.
There is no shortage of tall tales on the bookshelves of fishing lore. Perhaps the most common are stories about the ones that got away, and they are probably the most frequently updated. Not far behind are big-fish stories followed by tales of precious time spent with special people, but among my favorites are those that combine reality with humor to create a picture of the near miraculous.
LAKE MEAD — Largemouth bass have been the active fish of the week. Most success has been found using various crankbaits working through about ten feet of water. Anglers are finding fair action for striped bass with live shad or anchovies. Catfish are becoming more active as well and can be found in the back of coves.
Rancho senior Brandy Marlett looked as if she could pitch all day Wednesday.
Mitchell Rathbun ripped an RBI single with no outs in the bottom of the seventh to break a 3-3 tie and give Palo Verde’s baseball geam a 4-3 win over visiting Sierra Vista on Wednesday.