Who’s for whom in Nevada?

In an early caucus state, endorsements from local officials can mean a lot more than they do elsewhere. And that’s undoubtedly why presidential campaigns are moving to lock up local support in Nevada: First, get some big-name surrogates on board. Second, create an aura of momentum.

College sophomore charged after dumping newborn in trash

A 20-year-old former college student was arrested and charged in the death of a newborn baby after the baby was found in a trash bin outside of her sorority, police said.

Potatoes won’t thrive if planted in summer

Question: I want to plant potatoes here in Las Vegas. Our season is timed different than others, though, so there aren’t seed potatoes available now for a mid- or late July planting.

Entrepreneur adds online poker to his portfolio

First he developed the employment website Jobbi in 2007. Now, Lawrence Vaughan, 30, is out to change the way people play poker as the co-founder of Real Gaming.

69-year-old learns to cope after sudden hearing loss

The phone ringing. The baby crying. Hearing the world around us is an ability many people take for granted. But not Lin Adams, age 69.

WuHu Noodle brings Asian flavor to Silverton

Las Vegas Valley residents no longer have to visit Chinatown for an authentic Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese or Thai meal. Now any Asian food craving can be satisfied with a quick trip to WuHu Noodle at the Silverton.

Summer program caters to critically ill campers, siblings

It is a warm July day at Camp Cartwheel. Some children are laughing and splashing at a lake, while others are rock climbing or learning how to scuba dive. These campers are all smiles as they talk excitedly about the activities that are planned for the day, but this is not your typical summer camp.

Dance Discovery camp gives at-risk students chance to explore arts

Most people know the Nevada Ballet Theatre for its performances at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts. But the company is busy behind the scenes as well with its education and outreach team.

Summer-o-saurus: Dinosaur exhibits draw crowds

Dinosaurs are gigantic in Las Vegas, especially this summer, when they are roaming three of the city’€™s best-known family-friendly attractions: the Las Vegas Natural History Museum, the Discovery Children’€™s Museum and the Springs Preserve.

9 things to do if you’re alone in Las Vegas — PHOTOS

Backpacking through Europe, hiking in a new part of your state, taking a personal day at the beach — all of these can be and are frequently done by solo travelers — so why should a trip to Las Vegas be any different?

La Rue Marche Cafe offers mix of specialties from different regions

It took husband and wife chefs Jesus and Leslie Cibrian a while to find what they felt was just the right place for their new restaurant, La Rue Marche Cafe, 2710 E. Desert Inn Road, but they are pleased with the space they found, a former Chinese buffet that had been shuttered for five years.

EDITORIAL: The Henderson way

There’€™s an old saying that people are best judged by what they do when they believe no one’€™s watching them. That certainly holds true in Henderson, where Mayor Andy Hafen is more than happy to let taxpayers serve his family instead of vice versa.

Macular degeneration repaired by mini-telescope

Macular degeneration can deprive its victims of their central vision and render them blind. A new procedure coming to the Las Vegas Valley can literally bring eyesight to the blind.

Owning golf course more expensive dream than imagined

It happens to me every time I go on vacation. I go wine tasting, and I want to buy a winery; I go to a coast resort, and I want to buy a bed and breakfast at the shore; I go play golf, and I want to buy a golf course.

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