Ohio boy finds mummified body in abandoned home

An adolescent boy found the mummified body of a man hanging in a closet while exploring what appeared to be an abandoned house in western Ohio.

UNLV hospitality student launches first business with funky Cafe Darak

The latest place to get your caffeine fix, Cafe Darak, brings a little fun to the mix with its unusual decor. Owner Naeun “Crystal” Yun said she always wanted to open her own cafe, though she opted to study hospitality at UNLV. She opened Cafe Darak with a year of school still ahead of her.

UFC star Silva not sanctioned for dodging test

No action was taken by the Nevada Athletic Commission against Ultimate Fighting Championship star Wanderlei Silva after an informational hearing Tuesday afternoon.

Tuesday fire damages Peccole Ranch home

A home caught fire late Tuesday afternoon in Peccole Ranch, according to the Las Vegas Fire Department.

Newsmakers, June 19-25, 2014

The Convention Industry Council recently announced its 2014 inductees into the CIC Hall of Leaders and third class of Pacesetter Award recipients. They included The International School of Hospitality academic consultant Patti Shock as an inductee to the Hall of Leaders and TISOH director of academic affairs Donnell Bayot as a recipient of the Pacesetter Award. Both were nominated by the National Association for Catering and Events.

Tobacco companies trying to keep up with e-cigarette market

Tobacco companies are moving quickly to keep pace with the evolution of their industry by embracing the increasingly popular e-cigarettes and making them more available to consumers.

Something’s Underfoot

How do you choose the right rug? Should it be wool or jute, patterned or solid, big or small? It’s a subject lots of us have on our minds.

Vehicle fire on I-15 near Sahara slowing traffic

A semitrailer caught fire Wednesday morning on southbound Interstate 15 north of Sahara Avenue, according to Nevada Highway Patrol.

PokerStars deal made with eye on California

California is known for having high-priced beachfront real estate. But even $4.9 billion might not be enough of a payment to let a Canadian gaming company settle into the neighborhood.

Understanding the Treatment Options for Thyroid Cancer

The good news is that with treatment, survival rates range from 71-93%, even for patients with the more severe forms of thyroid cancer. The bad news is that treatment can be challenging for many patients, especially when they are unaware of their treatment options.

Art exhibit uses handwritten signs from homeless as medium

Like most of the people in the valley, artists Justin Lepper and Izaac Baron Zevalking V frequently found themselves at a busy intersection looking at a homeless person holding a cardboard sign seeking money. Unlike most people, they turned that experience into art.

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