Technology poses solutions and problems to enjoying outdoors

It is amazing how fast and how drastically things can change in a decade or two. Technology has turned our world upside down on many fronts and in equally many ways. Not only in regards to home or work but also things outdoors.

Man gets up to 5 years in crash that killed 2 on a moped

A 28-year-old man accused of leaving the scene of a southwest valley crash that killed two people on a moped was sentenced Wednesday to two to five years in prison.

Zika outbreak will worsen before it gets better, WHO head says

The head of the World Health Organization warned Wednesday that the Zika outbreak would likely worsen before nations besieged by the mosquito-borne virus linked to thousands of birth defects in Brazil see relief.

UNLV picks second-in-command

UNLV has selected a new executive vice president and provost to serve as the school’s second-in-command under President Len Jessup.

 
Dad who disappeared from daughter’s wedding found dead in swamp

The body of a man who was found floating in a swamp has been identified as an Indian man who went missing from his daughter’s wedding reception more than a week earlier.

East Valley Community Events Calendar, Feb. 25-March 2, 2016

The Children’s Heart Foundation invites all Las Vegans to participate in the 13th annual Walk with the Heart of a Child at 7 a.m. Feb. 27 at the Fashion Show mall.

Northern-area Community Events Calendar, Feb. 25-March 2, 2016

The fifth annual Color Run, dubbed the “Happiest 5K on the Planet,” is set for 8 a.m. Feb. 27 in downtown Las Vegas, with a portion of the proceeds to benefit Three Square food bank.

 
Here’s what’s coming to Netflix in March — VIDEO

March looks like it’s shaping up to be a good month for fans of two of Netflix’s original series — “House of Cards” and Marvel’s “Daredevil” — as the streaming service will be adding new seasons of both shows to its library in March.

 
27 tornadoes reported in deadly storms Tuesday across South

Three people were killed, dozens were injured and severe damage was reported from a line of tornado-spawning storms pushing through the Deep South on Tuesday.

T-Mobile Arena to serve signature Atomic Fizz cocktail

When the new T-Mobile Arena opens in April, not only will guests experience one of a kind performances — The Killers are performing with Wayne Newton for the grand opening night — but they’ll also have the chance to sip original cocktails.

Summerlin Area Community Events Calendar, Feb. 25-March 2, 2016

Twelve artists from Latin America will collectively launch a new wave of cultural art in Las Vegas during the event set from 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 25 and 26 at Galleria de Chavez.

Southwest-area Community Events Calendar for Feb. 25-March 2, 2016

The fifth annual Color Run:, dubbed the “Happiest 5K on the Planet,” is set for 8 a.m. Feb. 27 in downtown Las Vegas, with a portion of the proceeds to benefit Three Square food bank.

NV Energy in coalition challenging petition against new rooftop solar rates

NV Energy has acknowledged that it is part of a coalition challenging a referendum petition filed by rooftop solar supporters seeking a public vote in November to return Nevada’s net metering program back to more favorable rates for homeowners.

Majority stake in slot maker Ainsworth acquired by Austrian firm

Austrian-based gaming technology company Novomatic has acquired a majority stake in slot machine maker Ainsworth Game Technology, which is developing its North American headquarters in a complex under construction in southwest Las Vegas.

 
Celine Dion makes emotional return to Las Vegas stage

One thing became totally clear at the Colosseum of Caesars Palace on Tuesday night: Celine Dion is all about the triumph of love over death.

Ronda Rousey doesn’t regret revealing suicidal thoughts

Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey doesn’t regret telling Ellen DeGeneres she thought about killing herself after suffering a second-round knockout loss to Holly Holm in November.

Distance control is main difference between amateur, pro golfers

Jeff Gallagher, a PGA Tour Champions player who also teaches the game out of Legacy Golf Club, says distance control — or lack thereof — is one of the biggest differences between pros and amateurs.

 
Obama will proceed with SCOTUS nominee despite GOP defiance

A day after Senate Republicans ruled out taking action on any Supreme Court nominee he puts forward, President Barack Obama on Wednesday vowed to move ahead with a selection who will possess an “independent mind” and grasp how laws impact people’s lives.

Residency debate for North Las Vegas employees continues

The woman who oversees risk management and purchasing for North Las Vegas moved to Tennessee in December. Despite the cross-country move, Kari Turkal-Barrett remains in her role as administrative services manager.

 
Facebook ‘Reactions’ buttons now available for all users

Now you can do a whole lot more than “like” a Facebook post. “Love,” “Haha,” “Wow,” “Sad,” and “Angry” are five new Facebook buttons that people can click when responding to a post.

Floyd Mayweather’s net worth, riches and controversies

In 2015, the New York Daily News ran a now-legendary photo of a man “packing” for vacation by stuffing a seemingly endless spread of bundled $100 bills into a designer bag. That man was Floyd “Money” Mayweather.

Rates of cancer-causing HPV in girls drops after vaccination

The human papillomavirus vaccine was first recommended for adolescent girls in the United States in 2006. Since that time, the prevalence of the cancer-causing virus has been dropping among young women, according to a new study.

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