Discover wonders of winter in national parks

Winter vacationing in the nation’s scenic parks is more popular and more possible today than ever.

Resale Homes Nov. 26-29

Real estate closings

Experts say Phoenix ahead of Vegas in recovery

Both Las Vegas and Phoenix were hit the hardest during the Great Recession but one difference propelled Arizona’s capital ahead of Sin City in recovery.

Mortgages blip upward as Fed enacts rate increase

Mortgage rates rose this week as the Federal Reserve finally raised the federal funds rate from its near-zero percent level, where it had been for exactly seven years.

Safety major factor in apartment choice

Security ranked second to affordability as the most important factor when choosing an apartment.

Few Las Vegas homes have no HOA

The majority of the homes in Las Vegas (even those older than 20 years) have a homeowners association and or are a part of one of the valley’s master-planned communities.

Carter gives Utah many happy returns in Las Vegas Bowl victory

Tips are always appreciated in Las Vegas, and Utah safety Tevin Carter was the recipient of two big ones in the No. 20 Utes’ 35-28 victory over rival Brigham Young in the Las Vegas Bowl on Saturday at Sam Boyd Stadium.

To best describe Rebels’ ills, foul is the word

It was following a game at the Maui Invitational in November when UCLA basketball coach Steve Alford, his team having just lost to Wake Forest, spoke about the Bruins being assessed 28 fouls.

Report Card: UNLV vs. Arizona

The UNLV men’s basketball team finally utilized its speed and athleticism, but not by choice.

Ex-Rebels star Adams takes shots at UNLV coaches

Former UNLV basketball star Jovan “Wink” Adams isn’t hiding his disappointment in the Rebels’ inability to close out games.

Paris climate pact another Obama deal full of hot air

On Dec. 12, President Barack Obama gained the second jewel in his foreign policy triple crown: the Paris climate accord. It follows his Iran nuclear deal and awaits but the closing of Guantanamo to complete his glittering legacy.

Will Hispanic voters punch at their rightful political weight?

The “Latino vote” has been a political object of desire for the past few election cycles. It has not, however, been taken seriously as a long-term investment.

LETTERS: Heck not helping to solve terrorism problem

If Rep. Joe Heck has been working so hard with his committee colleagues to bring the full capabilities of our armed forces and intelligence community to finish the fight against ISlL, as he says in his commentary, then why is there so much left to do?

Slow going for Nevada lawmakers in Carson City

So much for the one-day special session. It only took a day in 2013 for the Nevada Legislature and Gov. Brian Sandoval to introduce, debate, pass and sign into law a bill regulating online poker.

BOYS BASKETBALL: Hank guides Lions past White Pine

Quentin Hank had 19 points, eight rebounds, six assists and six steals Saturday to help Calvary Chapel’s boys basketball team to a 71-49 win over White Pine in Ely.

 
Nuisance or nice? Florida family’s holiday lights anger neighbors

When it comes to holiday decorations, Kathy and Mark Hyatt go to extremes. In December, they transform their home in Plantation, Fla., into a 200,000-light spectacle, with Santas, reindeer and candy canes blanketing the lawn, snowflakes and angels twinkling in the sky, and a sign over the garage beckoning visitors to “Believe in the Magic of Christmas.”