5 dead including suspect in Washington state shooting

Five people are dead, including a suspect, following a shooting and standoff with police at a home in Washington state, the Seattle Times newspaper reported on Friday, citing Mason County authorities.

‘Showbiz kids’ headline Westgate’s new ‘Twisted Vegas’

“Twisted Vegas,” the latest show at the Westgate Las Vegas, pokes some fun at the foibles and oddities of the city. To help with that, producer Alex Goude brought in the KriStef Brothers, and if anyone has the chops and pedigree to spoof Vegas, they do.

Inspections can delay removal of road construction cones

There’s an old joke that the Southern Nevada state bird is the traffic cone. With multiple entities working on road construction across the valley, it’s easy to believe that the construction never ends, and the cones never leave.

Valley residents’ achievements, Feb. 25, 2016 — PHOTOS

University of Phoenix and AMVETS, an advocate for veterans’ education, awarded 20 full-tuition scholarships to active-duty service members, eligible family members and veterans to pursue a bachelor’s or master’s degree from the University of Phoenix, including Clarke Paris of Henderson.

Literary Las Vegas: Rudi Kraft and Mary Venable

Local author Rudi Kraft and his wife, Mary Venable, take readers on a tour of the state’s oddities in the book “Nevada A Strange State.”

Las Vegas book briefs for Feb. 25-March 2, 2016

Fremont Street Experience plans to donate SlotZilla zipline revenues from 1 to 7 p.m. Feb. 25 to Spread the Word Nevada, a nonprofit dedicated to giving kids books.

 
Ohio woman has first uterus transplant in US

Surgeons in Cleveland have performed the first uterus transplant in the United States, an Ohio medical center said on Thursday.

News from around the valley, Feb. 25-March 2, 2016

The last of the public outreach meetings for the new Downtown Master Plan are to include a preview of the Preferred Alternative for public discussion and input and are scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m. and 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 9 at the Historic Fifth Street School.

I-15 reopened after deadly crash near Glendale

Interstate 15 is open after being closed for nearly four hours following two crashes that left a woman dead and three injured Friday, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.

Health news and events around the valley, Feb. 25-March 2, 2016

Cleveland Clinic and Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health are recruiting participants for their new, multicenter Alzheimer’s disease treatment trial EMERGE.

2 sent to hospital after high-speed I-15 chase

The driver of a stolen vehicle involving a high-speed chase, fiery crash and the closure of a 215 Beltway onramp early Friday morning is a minor, according to Nevada Highway Patrol.

Common financial advice that’s actually horrible

Your friends and family members are probably great resources to turn to if you have questions that relate to certain aspects of your personal life. But when it comes to your money, you should be very critical of who’s giving you the advice and of the actual money advice itself.

Return concert a lifetime memory for Celine Dion fan

All Jonathan Lizaola wanted for his 22nd birthday was to see Celine Dion for the first time in 10 years. Mission accomplished, and more.

Hilton to spin off real estate, timeshare businesses

In the past year, companies including casino operator MGM Resorts International and restaurants owner Darden Restaurant Inc. have announced REITs, which distribute 90 percent of their taxable income to shareholders.

Older oleanders can handle heavy pruning

You had an article a while back about trimming oleander down before spring. I have five in my backyard and have never done that. I am afraid to trim them down.

Veggie Delight menu fuses Vietnamese and Chinese flavors

There are few places that offer Vietnamese-Chinese fusion meals — specifically the vegetarian kind. That’s where Veggie Delight, 3504 Wynn Road, comes in.

Gov. Chris Christie endorses Donald Trump — VIDEO

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie offered a surprise endorsement to Donald Trump on Friday, saying there is no one better prepared to lead the country or defeat former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton should she become the Democratic nominee.

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