Battle over Kerkorian’s child support payments lives on

Kirk Kerkorian died in June, but the battle over his estate rages on. The court-appointed guardian of the daughter of Kerkorian’s ex-wife last month petitioned the Los Angeles Superior Court to revoke the admission of the late Nevada casino magnate’s will to probate.

Sandoval says feds will honor mineral rights, maps for sage grouse protection

Gov. Brian Sandoval received assurance Friday from Interior Secretary Sally Jewell that the federal government will honor existing mineral rights and use Nevada’s updated maps when considering land-use restrictions to protect sage grouse.

RJ Picks: UNLV vs. Oregon

The Rebels are slight underdogs when they host No. 16 Oregon tonight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Game time is 8:00 p.m. PT.

Woman, 92, hit and killed by car identified

The 92-year-old woman hit and killed by a vehicle in the central valley Thursday has been identified by the Clark County coroner’s office.

Veteran actor Robert Loggia dies at 85

Robert Loggia, a durable and versatile tough guy actor in movies and TV shows including Brian De Palma’s 1983 drama “Scarface” and “Big,” died Friday at his home in Los Angeles, his widow Audrey confirmed to Variety. He was 85.

Feds move to take disgraced Las Vegas judge’s pension for victims

Federal prosecutors are making a rare push to commandeer the public pension of imprisoned former Clark County judge Steven Jones to help pay $2.9 million in restitution owed to the victims of his investment scheme.

Hospitals see expansions across the Las Vegas Valley

Area hospitals are seeing new buildings being constructed and add-ons — a sign that Las Vegas is either once again growing or trying to catch up. Either way, residents will be happy to know more hospital beds are on the way.

Mount Scorpion officially named for Nevada State College mascot

The process of getting a geographic feature named can be long and arduous, but officials from Nevada State College managed to get the official designation for Mount Scorpion in about a year.

Obama signs transportation bill, including millions for Nevada

Nevada will receive millions in new transportation dollars and a significant interstate designation was given to a future route linking Las Vegas and Reno under a five-year, $305 billion measure signed into law Friday by President Barack Obama.

Valley residents’ achievements, Dec. 3, 2015 — PHOTOS

In celebration of America Recycles Day, the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Nevada Recycles Program partnered with The Venetian and the Palazzo in a statewide recycled art contest to raise awareness of recycling. 

Tests on fake palm trees that fueled Cosmopolitan fire raise concerns

Controlled burns of the kind of fake palm trees that helped fuel a dramatic rooftop fire at The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas “raise some concerns” about the flammability of such outdoor decorations, Clark County’s top building official said Friday.

The Ogden fills condo demand in Las Vegas

As baby boomers age and millennials grow in numbers, so does the demand for condominium living.

Inspirada residents celebrate the season

Throughout the month of December, holiday-decorating enthusiasts and Inspirada residents will celebrate the season during the Henderson community’s two-week house-decorating contest.

Providence to host Hometown Holidays today

The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration and giving to those less fortunate. Providence combines all three at today’s free Hometown Holidays event from 4 to 8 p.m. at its new Huckleberry Park.

Summerlin homes range from cozy to estate-size

Summerlin, on the western rim of the Las Vegas Valley, is offering more than 80 floor plans in 18 neighborhoods by nine homebuilders.

Mr. Chow to open at Caesars Palace on Dec. 15

The hotly anticipated Mr. Chow at Caesars Palace will begin taking walk-in guests on Dec. 15, with the first reservation available at 5 p.m. Dec. 19.

Quartz is becoming popular as countertop choice

In order to find the best material for a kitchen countertop, establishing the look you’re going for and how often you plan to use your kitchen are key.