If you want to be in the room as your mayor lays out his vision for the city’s future, get out your credit card — at least if you live in Henderson or North Las Vegas.
Good credit is a lofty goal, but what about perfect credit? Securing the best three-digit FICO score can save hundreds of thousands of dollars during your lifetime. With FICO scores ranked from 300 to 850, reaching the top of the pack — the so-called “800 Club” — is a goal few consumers achieve.
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo acknowledged on Saturday that one of its greatest treasures, the mask of King Tutankhamun, had been crudely glued back together after being damaged, but insisted the item could be restored to its former glory.
The Rebels, a talented if rudderless bunch, had somehow slipped to 1-5 coming into Saturday.
The Islamic extremist group’s latest grisly communication drew international condemnation and left Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe wrestling with the unfolding crisis.
Frank Leone never thought he’d have two 30-piece orchestras on the Strip again.
Once again, I find myself seeing something three ways at once. And it’s not because I’m wishy-washy. It’s because I think each view is true.
Paul Meacham was the first African-American to serve as president in the Nevada System of Higher Education, serving nine years at CSN. Because of his long list of achievements, he is expected to be recognized Friday with the Student Services Building on the West Charleston Campus being named for him.
With Christmas services in the rearview mirror and many New Year’s resolutions already broken, church attendance might seem a likely target for seasonal lethargy come January. But local churches keep up the pace to convince people to be year-round parishioners.
Gaming industry predictions are not exact science.
Western communities celebrate the joys of winter with festivals, athletic events and a very famous cowboy poetry showcase.
There will be no rematch between Alexander Gustafsson and light heavyweight champion Jon Jones.
Adivisive local government decision has delivered the most compelling mayoral race in a generation.
As we enter 2015 and start the spring semester, I am excited about what lies ahead for UNLV. I also am honored and humbled to serve as the 10th president of the university and appreciate the opportunity afforded me by the Board of Regents and Chancellor Dan Klaich.
It can’t be said enough: Money alone will not improve K-12 education in Nevada or anywhere else. Reforms to public education systems have to be part of any plan to raise student achievement and better train future generations of workers. And no reform is more important or effective than promoting educational competition through school choice.
Gov. Brian Sandoval and the Legislature can go beyond education savings accounts to promote universal school choice in Nevada. Many families, especially low-income households, will need funds beyond what ESAs can provide to pay for the best educational fit for their children.