Jersey-bound flight makes emergency stop in Vegas

A Virgin Airlines flight en route to New Jersey from California was diverted to McCarran International Airport on Friday morning after the crew reported smoke in the cockpit, according to airport officials.

‘Doughnut’ truck dare causes $14K in damage

Police say a Pennsylvania man caused more than $14,000 damage to several other vehicles when he took a dare to do a “doughnut” with his pickup truck in a bar parking lot.

NFL teams up with National Domestic Violence Hotline

The NFL has teamed up with the National Domestic Violence Hotline to provide “much-needed resources” to the organization in order to help women who have been abused.

Dining Pick of the Week: Nacho Daddy

The inside of Nacho Daddy’s Henderson location is spacious, with oversized tequila labels painted on planks that hang by chains. Patrons can sit in booths or at wooden tables to watch the wall-to-wall flat-screen TVs. There is also a long bar, although the place still maintains a family-friendly feeling.

Dining Pick of the Week: Nina’s Cafe

Anyone searching for kosher dairy food that is delicious and well portioned will find it at Nina’s Cafe (along with sushi).

Dining Pick of the Week: Don Michael’s

After being in the Italian food business for 30 years, the Scrizzi family opened a new restaurant in Las Vegas called Don Michael’s Italian Restaurant. Although the restaurant is small with a cozy environment, the family is no stranger to cooking, as they have been serving Italian food since 1973.

CCSD says crowded school solution isn’t elementary

If all pre-kindergarten students were removed from Clark County public schools it would free up space equal to 10 new elementary schools.

QB Andre Ware led the revolution at Houston

Houston routed UNLV, 69-0, in the season opener of 1989. The Cougars’ wide-open offense, led by quarterback Andre Ware, revolutionized college football.

UNLV soccer rocks; weigh in on stadium

If you want to give a member of the City Council a swift kick for supporting a $200 million downtown soccer stadium plan, there’s still time to get a word in edgewise. But while we’re on the subject, here’s a Las Vegas soccer team all you fans clamoring for that stadium ought to get behind — and this one won’t cost you a bundle.

Investor making big changes to The HC | Hughes Center

It’s been a busy year for The HC | Hughes Center. Since Blackstone subsidiary Equity Office bought the Class A office park at Paradise and Flamingo roads for $347 million a year ago this week, the investor has quietly made big changes.

Woman arrested in North Las Vegas shooting death

A woman has been arrested in connection with Saturday night’s homicide in North Las Vegas, according to police.

 
Snyder focus: UNLV academic reputation, medical school

UNLV President Don Snyder remains focused on growing the university’s academic reputation and creating a medical school so that 20 years from now the school will be “an academic brand name,” he said during his first State of the University address Thursday.

2015 Ford Edge

“Think Small” was the advertising catch phrase used to promote the Volkswagen Beetle in the 1950s. Today, “Think Small Engines” could easily be used as Ford’s slogan, especially for the 2015 Edge.

Businesswoman said she likes Sonata’s warranty

Southern Nevada businesswoman Kim Mallory has purchased her third Hyundai, this time selecting 2014 Sonata from Planet Hyundai 7150 W. Sahara Ave.

Planet Hyundai

You might say that Planet Hyundai sales agent Christy Cloutier has become an unofficial part of Loren Minnick’s family, considering that she sold the Minnick family six Hyundais in three years.

Detroit native, Mustang owner fan of Friendly Ford

Barbra Stevenson is a longtime Ford enthusiast who likes the combination of good power, excellent handling and the sporty look of a vehicle.

Findlay RV sales manager mixes business with fun

Findlay RV Sales Manager John McKibbin has been in Las Vegas for about eight years. A native of Philadelphia, he appreciates what Southern Nevada has to offer and gets a thrill out of introducing people to the fun associated with a motor home or recreational vehicle.

6 backyard projects you can’t skip this fall

Knowing what your lawn and garden needs from season to season not only makes it easier for you to stay organized with your list of backyard to-do’s, but it also allows you to identify and treat any problems before they become bigger issues down the road.

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