Police in Florida have made an arrest in the beating of a 16-year-old boy with autism.
Kafoury Armstrong & Co., a Nevada certified public accounting firm that does business with the state and many local governments, has been fined $25,000 and placed on two years’ probation by the state Board of Accountancy.
which has been many years in the making and survived an economic collapse of unparalleled proportion for Las Vegas, may be the first section of the most exciting and innovative “mixed use” project of its kind in America.
Every year, the question of whether television should be broadcasting the Little League World Series comes up.
Saturday is World Honey Bee Day, so maybe we should celebrate while we can.
Holding flickering candles, fans of Elvis Presley made a slow, nighttime walk past his gravesite at Graceland on Friday, marking the anniversary of his death 37 years ago.
The Utah Symphony is using classical music to complement the beauty of Utah’s soaring red rocks and canyons with free desert performances. A performance is scheduled Saturday near Zion National Park.
Research scientists monitoring the health of Lake Tahoe are finding it harder to obtain the funding they need to continue their work and are calling on politicians to help preserve the national treasure that borders California and Nevada.
You probably know some of the signs that can signal the onset of diabetes, such as a pot belly or losing feeling in lower extremities. But there are other signs to watch out for: lethargy, thirst and dry, itchy skin.
Expert advice on how to get around the dilemma of whole-wheat pasta.
As parents rush to cross off every item on their child’school supplies list before the bell rings, back-to-school spending is expected to reach $237 million, an increase of 7.4 percent from last year, according to the Retail Association of Nevada.
With Big Knockout Boxing being tomorrow, the fighters answered questions about ‘The Notebook’ and ‘Spongebob.’
Working with wood comes naturally to New York interior designer Dan Faires. He grew up in an old farmhouse and has been developing his carpentry skills for much of his life.
When choosing a focal point for a room, designers and homeowners alike often plan for a single feature — windows, TVs, artwork, or fireplaces — to take center stage. However, the explosion of flat-screen TVs for every room in the home has created a debate: Can you really have more than one focal point?
It’s hard to talk about design trends without mentioning open floor plans, which have officially replaced granite countertops as a national obsession. But what do they mean for renters? These days, many apartment buildings have responded to open-plan demand by slyly combining the kitchen, living room and dining room into one small space.
Q: I’ve begun my almond harvest and have found black substance on the inside of some of them. It is almost like soot. Do you know what it is and is it toxic? Should I wash it off or throw them out?
The other day I dropped off a housewarming gift at a friend’s new house. After an almost yearlong renovation, she and her family were finally moving in.
Dear Heloise: I recently moved to a house with cultured marble counters. How do I take care of them? I don’t want to do anything damaging without knowing. Thanks for your help! — Mark in Wisconsin
“I fell off my pink cloud with a thud.” — Elizabeth Taylor (1932-2011), actress
Wave after wave of scent has filled the air since my garden awakened in spring. Most prominent have been the aromas from daffodil blossoms, plum, flowering currant and now dame’s rocket, pinks and roses.
Sassy but soft, coral, the big-girl version of pink, is turning heads and winning hearts in the decorating world. Since the first time I saw a dining room done completely in coral, this sugar-and-spice tone has tugged at my heart.
Q: We recently moved into a new house and need to install a washer and dryer. We have a gas dryer and there is a pipe with a cap on it coming out of the wall. Where do I start?
Midcentury modern style is now firmly planted in the home décor landscape. And one of its elements, pop art, is cultivating a 21st-century following.
Vintage clothes can be inexpensive additions to a wardrobe, but sometimes vintage designer items are very expensive.
Pardee Homes’ LivingSmart Homes Sandstone neighborhood near the southwest corner of Camino Al Norte and Ann roads in the Eldorado area of North Las Vegas has a limited number of move-in ready homes available.
Q: My stepfather took out a reverse mortgage loan last year for $130,000. His home is probably worth $250,000 and has long been paid off. He is 91 years old, and I know the reverse mortgage will let him keep the house and die at home.
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.
Q: I own a townhome in Aurora Canyon in Las Vegas. We have had the same code for our gate for the past four years since we have owned the home. We also have gate remotes to open the gate as well, and recently our homeowners association board decided to change the code for entry and not give it to any of the homeowners who are not on the board. My husband and I have been the only owners attending any board meetings in more than three years.
One of the hottest home styles for professionals and first-time homebuyers is the townhome, and Ryland Homes is offering its newest townhome designs throughout Las Vegas.