Taxi rates in Southern Nevada to rise at end of week

Southern Nevada taxi rates will go up at the end of the week with a slight bump in the drop and mileage rates and a 3 percent tax that also will affect limousines and transportation network companies.

Adopting the mid-length skirt

The subtle appeal in mid-length skirts seems unarguable. However, their under-the-knee or calf length has been many times labeled as only formal or office appropriate. After seasons of being ranked as a revamped fashion must-have, we know better and rather ask ourselves what has changed.

 
Wild day for stock market as Dow closes down almost 600 points

U.S. stock indexes plunged almost 4 percent on Monday as investors, rattled about China’s economy, sold heavily in an unusually volatile session that confirmed the S&P 500 was formally in a correction.

Former Negro League player’s ‘colorful’ story deeply personal

A few years ago when I was waiting to catch a plane in Kansas City, my brother-in-law took me to the site of old Municipal Stadium, after which we had lunch at Arthur Bryant’s barbecue just down the street. Then it was on to the Negro Leagues Hall of Fame on East 18th Street.

Lake Havasu death under investigation

The Mohave County sheriff’s office is investigating the weekend death of a California man at Lake Havasu in Arizona.

 
Colorado theater gunman to be formally sentenced

The Colorado movie massacre gunman is destined for the “darkest, most painful part of hell,” a sobbing victim testified on Monday at the start of a three-day hearing after which James Holmes will be formally sentenced to life with no parole.

‘Le Reve’ performers to appear on ‘America’s Got Talent’

Today: the Strip. Day after tomorrow: Radio City Music Hall. That’s the itinerary for “Le Reve — The Dream,” Wynn Las Vegas’ resident aerial and aquatic show, which will be featured on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent’s” Wednesday telecast from New York City’s “Showplace of the Nation.”

Centennial Bowl could see completion by 2017

In a continual effort to alleviate traffic in the thriving area of the northwest valley, Phase 3A of the U.S. 95 Northwest Corridor Improvements Project celebrated its groundbreaking Aug. 6.

Kershaw-Ryan State Park offers rich Nevada history, camping

Kershaw-Ryan State Park, just outside of Caliente in neighboring Lincoln County, makes a great summer destination for a day trip or to camp. This oasis in the desert, with elevations ranging from 4,312 to 5,080, offers temperatures 10 to 15 degrees cooler than in Las Vegas and features lush vegetation, hiking trails and even a spring-fed wading pool.

Metro investigating east valley CVS robbery

Police were called about 8:50 a.m. to the business at 2935 Hollywood Boulevard, just north of Russell Road. Initial reports were that the robber was armed.

TV docudrama about Clark County DA’s office to air next year

A television show about the Clark County District Attorney’s Office has been picked up by a cable network, and is expected to start filming this fall at the Regional Justice Center.

 
La. trooper shot, killed while assisting motorist

Authorities in Louisiana are working to connect the possible dots between two killings — that of Louisiana State Trooper Steven Vincent, and another man, who officials have not yet named.

Study finds larger families have highest overall life satisfaction

Families with more children report having higher life satisfaction, according to how parents ranked the factors of resilience, social support and self-esteem among family members in a recently released study.

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