Tired but determined runners keep eyes on the prize

A lot of people talk about the heart of a marathon runner, both literally and figuratively. But the first thing I notice are the eyes.

12-year-old struck by vehicle in Laughlin

A 12-year-old boy suffered moderate injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Laughlin Monday morning, according to Las Vegas police.

 
Surgeon with Ebola dies in Nebraska hospital

A surgeon who contracted Ebola in his native Sierra Leone died Monday while being treated in a biocontainment unit at a Nebraska hospital, the facility said.

SolarCity sees bright, clean future in Las Vegas

Last year, SolarCity founders, brothers Lyndon and Peter Rive, wanted to establish their San Mateo, Calif.-based company in Nevada. However, they felt state policies didn’t accommodate solar.

Valley Realtor is first Nevada woman named to key post

Linda Rheinberger of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices-Nevada was installed Nov. 11 at a national convention in New Orleans as vice president of the Rocky Mountain Region of the National Association of Realtors.

Wells Fargo’s Unger sees increased financing

Confidence has been restored in the past two years in the areas of buying businesses and real estate, expanding existing businesses and establishing startups, said Wells Fargo Vice President Business Development Officer Roger Unger.

New Nevada bank association chief has eye on future

Phyllis Gurgevich earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology with a concentration in criminal justice and an English minor from Purdue University. But instead of interviewing criminals or possibly writing true crime novels, she built her career around writing and publishing for trade magazines and running associations.

What’s better than Tinkerbell? A guide to Never Ever Ever Land

MJ Gottlieb introduces business owners to Never Ever Ever Land, which he discovered more by error than trial in over 50 cases in his entrepreneurial ventures and corporate life.

Hot master bath trends for 2015 and beyond

Leading master bath trends for 2015 go beyond functionality to incorporate features that complement the design aesthetic and provide a touch of luxury for lasting results.

Simple tech tools to help reduce holiday stress

Technology offers a few tools that can help simplify the chaos of the holiday season, allowing you to stress less, and focus on enjoying the festivities even more.

Intel: HealthInsight lauds home health agencies

Five Nevada home health agencies have been selected as quality award recipients for their commitment to improving and promoting patient-centered care.

Rebels have some flaws, desire not one of them

UNLV’s basketball team will awake Wednesday, head to the airport and board a flight for New York, where the Rebels will meet Stanford in a Coaches vs. Cancer Classic game Friday night at Barclays Center.

Vaughn leads Rebels’ win over Sam Houston State

Two days later, it was deja vu. Rashad Vaughn triggered a sluggish offense for UNLV, which overcame a double-digit deficit and needed a last-second defensive stop to survive.

Training partners dominate throughout Las Vegas marathon

In the most dominant run by a Las Vegas duo since Siegfried & Roy, Jeffrey Eggleston and Andy Wacker teamed up to finish first and second in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon on Sunday night on the Strip.

 
‘Marathon Man’ keeps streak alive with Vegas win

Ben Bruce of Arizona raced to his fifth-straight 26.2-mile victory in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon on Sunday night on the Strip.

Uber a safe, innovative, job-creating alternative

On Oct. 24, Uber finally brought its globally celebrated ride-sharing service to Nevada by launching in Las Vegas, Reno, Henderson and beyond. After operating for three weeks, we are even more excited about offering people in Las Vegas a safe, affordable, convenient and reliable way to get around this great valley. We’ve already seen thousands of riders connect with their community like never before.