‘Ultimate fan’ crosses the line into niche promoter

Las Vegas is a city of reinvention. And Teresa Kidder lives the theory that if nobody’s putting on the kind of entertainment you want to see, quit wishing you were some place else (in her case, New York) and do it yourself.

Rooftop-solar company Sunrun says it is also exiting Nevada

Another major rooftop-solar company announced Thursday it is ceasing all operations in Nevada as a result of a new net metering rate adopted by the Nevada Public Utilities Commission last month.

‘Folies’ exhibit to feature historic costumes, photos

Starting next June, locals will be able to relive the glittering, glamorous days of yesteryear, thanks to an upcoming collaboration between the Las Vegas News Bureau and the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas.

Visit ‘Star Wars’ world at Discovery Children’s Museum

That galaxy far, far away will be as close as downtown Las Vegas — at least on Jan. 23, when the Discovery Children’s Museum welcomes “Star Wars Day at the Museum.”

John Fogerty feels fortunate to leave past behind

“Fortunate Son” is one righteously angry song. But John Fogerty named his autobiography and run of Venetian shows after his 1969 hit for a different reason.

Video shows special-needs teacher’s aide slapping child

A Northern California teacher’s aide has been arrested after video appearing to show her slapping a young boy as two people held him by the arms and legs circulated on social media, according to the Associated Press.

Literary Las Vegas: MacArthur Johnson

MacArthur Johnson practiced law for 28 years before moving to Nevada to work as house council for a construction company.

Las Vegas book briefs for Jan. 7-13, 2016

The North Las Vegas Library District plans to host Buddy Bookworm’s second annual Winter Reading Program with activities and reading promotions planned through Jan. 7.

Casino net losses reduced by 11 percent in fiscal 2015

Nevada’s largest casinos reduced their combined net losses by 11 percent in the 2015 fiscal year but several areas of Clark County — not including the Strip — reported profits based on their total revenue, state gaming regulators said Thursday.

News from around the valley, Jan. 7-13, 2016

Volunteers are needed to help with the 2016 Southern Nevada Homeless Census, which will count the homeless in the Las Vegas Valley on Jan. 26 and 27.

13 more weird roadside attractions in Nevada — PHOTOS

Back in July we gave you a list of eight weird things you’ll find in the Nevada desert, but the reality is, Nevada is home to more than just eight strange and unusual roadside attractions.

Desert Shores tranquility disturbed by acts of animal cruelty

You don’t believe there are freshwater lakes stocked with fish — and even boating for those who like to sail along the lakes on small craft — right smack in the middle of the Las Vegas desert?

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