Unwin leaving CEO post at Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas CEO John Unwin, who has headed the Strip resort leading up to the property’s 2010 opening, announced Tuesday he will leave his post at the end of the year.

 
Teen girl dies after being set on fire

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation and the Panola County Sheriff’s Office are seeking phone records and witnesses to find out who fatally lit a teenage girl on fire.

 
Panthers QB Newton hospitalized after car accident

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was hospitalized in fair condition with two transverse process fractures in his lower back and no further internal injuries after he was involved in an auto accident on Tuesday afternoon in Charlotte, N.C.

‘Bosch’ seeks extras for LV shoot

The Amazon Prime series “Bosch” is shooting in Las Vegas Dec. 11 and Dec. 12 — and they need nonunion extras (upscale, over-21 types) for the casino shoots. Here’s how to apply for a background role.

Las Vegas company’s software attracts casino clients

A Las Vegas tech company has been bringing video data to life, providing businesses with several tools to increase profits and efficiency.

 
Top 10 most talked-about topics on Facebook in 2014

Actor and comedian Robin Williams, who committed suicide in August, was the third-most discussed topic overall in the U.S., after the global Ebola virus outbreak and the “ice bucket challenge” viral-video phenomenon in support of ALS research, according to Facebook.

 
Health care consultant sorry for voter stupidity remarks

Obamacare consultant Jonathan Gruber apologized on Tuesday for remarks in which he referred to “the stupidity of the American voter” and told a congressional committee that President Barack Obama’s signature healthcare law was not passed in a deceptive manner.

Woman struck, killed by pickup in northeast valley

A 46-year-old pedestrian was killed when she was hit by a pickup Tuesday morning in the northeast valley, Las Vegas police said.

 
Police shoot, kill man who stabbed student in NYC synagogue

New York police shot and killed a man armed with a knife early Tuesday after he stabbed a rabbinical student from Israel in the head in a Brooklyn synagogue, police and the synagogue said.

 
Senate report: CIA torture tactics ‘deeply flawed’

The CIA’s harsh interrogations of terrorist detainees during the Bush era didn’t work, were more brutal than previously revealed and delivered no “ticking time bomb” information that prevented an attack, according to an explosive Senate report released Tuesday.

 
Mom, 2 boys among 6 dead in DC plane crash

Federal investigators have recovered the cockpit voice and flight data recorders from a private jet that crashed into a house in a DC suburb, killing all three aboard and a mother and her two young sons in the home.

Inspirada Community Association offers residents variety of activities

Inspirada is home to more than 2,500 residents who make a habit of staying connected. Activities created by their association bring neighbors together in the Inspirada Community Center and three community parks.

Pardee to open Solano, Horizon Terrace today

If you’re shopping for a new home this holiday season, Pardee Homes is hosting open houses from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today for new model homes at its two Henderson neighborhoods.

Pardee’s Solano adds new model-home

Pardee Homes has added a new Residence One model home at its Solano neighborhood in the master-planned Inspirada community in Henderson, where it is among six model homes featured in the builder’s Solano and Alterra collections.

Best of Summerlin announces winners

It was another record-breaking year for the Best of Summerlin competition as more than 3,500 votes poured in to name 12 popular venues throughout the master-planned community the “Best” in a variety of categories.

Summerlin among the best places to live in the U.S.

In 2002, Money magazine ranked Las Vegas as one of America’s top 10 cities to live, citing Summerlin as the valley’s “chief community.” Today, 12 years later, Summerlin has once again received a shout-out from Money in its annual Best Places to Live in America issue. Las Vegas is included on its 2014 list of big cities offering value, and Summerlin is both cited and pictured for its 150 miles of trails and vast array of lifestyle amenities including tennis courts, golf courses, playgrounds and adjacency to outdoor activities at nearby Red Rock Canyon.

Pardee’s Simon to lead builders

The Southern Nevada Home Builders Association installed its 2015 slate of officers and directors during the Installation and Awards Luncheon, sponsored by CAMCO, on Thursday at the Four Seasons Hotel.

Homeowner has questions about security company

Q: We have a security company that our homeowners association pays and they have logs that I was able to view to determine if they have shown up and are following the board’s orders. Now the board member that has been the liaison between the board and the company has blocked (us) from seeing the logs.

D.R. Horton sets grand opening in Henderson

D.R. Horton’s Las Vegas Division is kicking off the holidays with the grand opening of Warm Springs Ranch. The Ho Ho Home Grand Opening Event is going on today from noon to 4 p.m. Come out and tour the six model homes. The builder will offer special grand opening pricing and incentives on your new-home purchase.

‘Frozen’ at Providence for holidays

Get “Frozen” with Anna, Elsa and Olaf at today’s Hometown Holidays festivities from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Knickerbocker Park in the Providence master-planned community. The neighborhood park is at 10695 Dorrell Lane, just off the 215 Beltway and Hualapai Way exit.

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