Gateway to Grand Canyon, Flagstaff attractive destination itself

Roughly 250 miles southeast of Las Vegas — four hours, mostly by freeway — Flagstaff offers a cool alternative to summer in Southern Nevada. For a city of just 70,000, the famed gateway is itself an attractive destination with more than enough to see, do, eat and drink on any weekend in any season.

2 injured in Mt. Charleston ATV accident

Two people sustained head and spinal injuries and had to be airlifted from Wheeler Pass Sunday morning following an ATV accident.

Man found dead in Henderson roadway identified

The man who was found dead in a Henderson roadway early Saturday morning was identified Sunday by the Clark County coroner’s office.

Here are the kickers, followed by the bills

The city of Las Vegas appears poised to support a new kind of downtown ride: a giant money slide in the shape of a soccer stadium.

Man loses leg in early morning freeway crash

One man lost his leg in a Sunday morning crash on northbound U.S. Highway 95, according to Nevada Highway Patrol.

Fall watering restrictions begin Monday

Sept. 1 marks the start of the fall watering schedule at valley homes and business, with irrigation use restricted to three assigned days per week through Oct. 31.

Mendoza teacher honored for classroom innovation

Justin Brecht’s innovative approach to teaching fifth-graders at Mendoza Elementary School garnered him the title of Clark County Educator of the Year for 2013-14 in a program sponsored by the Las Vegas Review-Journal and Sierra Nevada College.

Fresh start for PokerStars may revitalize N.J. gambling

The online gaming community believes PokerStars’ planned entrance into New Jersey’s Internet wagering market in October is the fuel needed to kick-start the state’s stagnant gambling activity into overdrive.

Dillashaw puts on show, KO’s fill-in Soto to retain belt at UFC 177

As in his upset win over Renan Barao in May, TJ Dillashaw peppered Joe Soto with shots before finally capitalizing on an opening and knocking him out in the fifth and final round to retain the belt in the main event of UFC 177.

Cee Lo Green enters no contest plea in ecstasy case

Cee Lo Green pleaded no contest Friday to one felony count of furnishing ecstasy to a woman during a 2012 dinner in Los Angeles and was sentenced to serve probation and community service.

A history of landmarks never built

For every casino resort idea that became reality and turned Las Vegas into a worldwide destination, there’s one that faltered before it became a reality.

Liberace restored

It has been said that you cannot judge a book by its cover. The same goes for homes. The outside might not accurately convey what’s inside. This is the case with the biggest home on Shirley Street, where sitting beside average homes is a mansion where the world-renowned pianist Liberace lived.

There is still a little Liberace in the old mansion

Despite the fact that the 14,939-square-foot Liberace mansion is in the middle of restoration, Mr. Showman’s opulence and unique design taste are evident throughout.

‘Big Unit’ lists Arizona estate for $25 million

It appears that baseball great Randy Johnson “The Big Unit,” is asking a big price — $25 million — for his Arizona estate.

Applying for Social Security disability benefits

Dear Savvy Senior: What do I need to do to get Social Security disability? I’m 57 and have some health issues that keep me from working. But I’ve heard it’s very difficult to get benefits. — Need Assistance

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