Crews gain on western Nevada wildfire

Crews have reported progress on a western Nevada wildfire that had threatened the ranch of former casino owner John Ascuaga.

Bettors bullish on NBA Summer League

The Chicago Bulls are putting the most impressive team on the floor in the NBA Summer League, and it’s no secret to basketball bettors.

 
Man dies during arrest; video appears to show choke hold

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is promising a full investigation into the death of a man who appeared to have been put in a choke hold when police officers tried to arrest him.

Nevada State Museum exhibit revisits past technology

The chance to see how far technology has taken Nevada — from petroglyphs to the Pony Express to smartphones — is as close as the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas, at Springs Preserve.

Bennett shakes off upsetting rookie start

No player on Cleveland’s roster better typified the disappointment that was the Cavaliers’ 2013-14 season than Anthony Bennett.

It’s an airship, not a drone

It’s not a mini-blimp, and don’t call it a drone either. Micah Warren has poured $600,000 into his company, Carangi Airships Inc., to produce “airships,” including one debuting this week at the Thomas & Mack Center during Vegas Summer League.

Political events now gravitate to Las Vegas

Las Vegas has long been a national convention capital, but it’s now obvious it also has emerged as a great place to stage events with political punch.

EPA encounters obstacle in relocating Las Vegas office

The Environmental Protection Agency has hit a snag in consolidating and relocating its research laboratories and offices in Las Vegas.

Service adviser honored by Mazda headquarters

Peter Gonzalez, service adviser at Courtesy Mazda in Henderson, was recently honored as Mazda’s top service adviser in the Western region by Mazda USA in its “Creating Mazda Moments” campaign.

Lexus diagnostic specialist keeps work flowing smoothly

Vince Latronica always knew he had a gift for fixing things. He first started tinkering around repairing bicycles as a boy, eventually landing a job when he was 12 sweeping floors and tuning up cars for the owner of a small garage on Nellis Boulevard.

Take care of your car this summer

No one wants to be stranded on a roadside in winter. Aside from the pure inconvenience of it all, freezing temperatures mean real danger.

St. George resident travels to Planet Hyundai Sahara

When retired Madison, Wis., deputy sheriff Tim Brettell purchased a 2015 Hyundai Genesis at Planet Hyundai Sahara at 7150 W. Sahara Ave., he traveled a long way to buy the vehicle.

What employers want: the 3 ‘Cs’

Whether you are an employer looking to hire someone or the person looking to get hired, it’s all about competency.