Roof collapse forces evacuation from ice skating rink

Part of the snow-covered roof of a Massachusetts skating rink collapsed on Saturday as a youth hockey team was practicing, but no one was hurt, authorities said.

 
GOP to attack Democrats on national security in 2016 election

If this week was any indication, Republicans could spend much of the 2016 presidential election attacking Democrats as weak on national security, rather than focusing on the economic concerns that have preoccupied voters in recent years.

Lanes re-open after I-15 two-vehicle onramp crash

The two right lanes were closed because of a crash involving a 4-door Volkswagen and minivan that happened about 10:50 a.m., according to Nevada Highway Patrol spokesman Loy Hixson.

 
Pope Francis criticizes ‘throw-away culture’ of globalization

Pope Francis launched a fresh attack on economic injustice on Saturday, condemning the “throw-away culture” of globalization and calling for new ways of thinking about poverty, welfare, employment and society.

 
Autopsy shows teen girl fatally shot by cops was hit from left

A 17-year-old girl fatally shot by Denver police was struck by bullets fired through the left side of the car she was in, autopsy results showed on Friday, which her family says contradicts official reports she tried to run down the officers.

 
Thousands protest right-to-work bull at Wisconsin capitol

Wisconsin unions bussed in thousands of workers from around the state on Saturday to demonstrate against the impending adoption of a law that would ban private sector workers from being required to join a union or pay dues.

Inmate, 52, dies in Northern Nevada

A Nevada inmate serving up to nine years for possession of a stolen vehicle died Thursday, according to Nevada Department of Corrections officials.

 
Questions remain in Missouri shooting rampage that left 8 dead

Authorities continued to search for answers on Saturday in the murders of seven people in a small Missouri town as details emerged of the alleged shooter’s criminal background and local media reported the identities of another three victims.

Interstate 11 project nearing construction

Boulder City residents will soon see construction around the Eldorado Mountains as the Interstate 11 project inches closer to groundbreaking.

Longtime NBA player Anthony Mason dies at 48

Longtime NBA player Anthony Mason, who helped the New York Knicks reach the 1994 NBA Finals, died early Saturday morning at the age of 48.

Small town opens up big heart for coach

There is something magical about a small town. Something perfectly dreadful and yet charmingly nostalgic. The people of it understand each other, seemingly always straddling a line between love and hate, acceptance and resentment. Until heartache arrives. Then a small town unites.

Witnesses testify on roles in scheme to defraud homeowners associations

A key player in the scheme to take over and defraud homeowners associations testified Friday how he helped rig elections to further the massive conspiracy directed by his cousin, former construction company boss Leon Benzer.

Catering to Millennials

Millennials, armed with the latest data on decor and a passion for personalization of their ideas, are swarming into the home marketplace. It’s turned designers from contractors into collaborators as the latest generation rolls up its sleeves to play a larger part in defining its world, from chair fabrics to carbon footprints.

Fix up old outdoor table with chalkboard tabletop

In my efforts to simplify and clean up in this new year, I put my old garden table and chairs in the trash. They’re over 15 years old and are literally falling apart.

Use pattern mixing to discover design personality

Our homes are sacred places where we restore and reinvigorate ourselves. I’ve found that for a home to fill you to the brim, it needs to be a place where you feel fully yourself. They key to creating a haven is to thoughtfully decorate so your spaces reflect your unique personality, passions and lifestyle.

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Feb. 28

Topic of companion planting controversial

Q: I planted a 5-gallon Arizona rosewood a year ago against a wall for visual screening. How and when should I prune it?

Hire handyman to carry out jobs on honey-do list

Tired of waiting for that honey-do list to get done? Consider hiring a handyman instead to tie up all those loose ends around your house. Just make sure to follow these five tips:

Mediterranean herbs: Ultimate drought solution

Pungent aromas link plants from the world’s driest regions. This is not the feminine floral essence, but a powerful scent often musky and acrid, carried in the rich oils that are shared by arid zone species.

When is a ‘tuffet’ just a footstool?

Nursery rhymes may not make sense to the 21st-century child. What’s the tuffet that Little Miss Muffet sat on when the first copies of the rhyme appeared in England in 1553? A chair, a stool, a plant, a stone or maybe a small animal?

Saving dollars during water heater installation can void warranty contract

Q: My water heater has an enormous amount of corrosion around the nipples and my home warranty company said that this condition voids the warranty. The water heater isn’t leaking, but I’m concerned that it may start. What can I do to prevent a leak?

Renovate your bath with budget-friendly updates

Watching your favorite bath renovation shows where the remodeler approaches you in the home center and does all the design, labor and installation work makes a bath renovation seem so easy and doable.

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