Community leaders and elected officials will gather Friday in the south valley to discuss how to improve the economic climate and job market for African-Americans, according to an announcement from the lieutenant governor’s office.
The Clark County Wetlands Park is plagued by crimes, and county officials are sick of it.
Monte Morris showed no lingering effects of his right shoulder injury, scoring 20 points and dishing out eight assists in Iowa State’s 94-81 win over Iona in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday.
Job openings jumped 4.9 percent to 5.5 million in January, the most since July, the Labor Department said. And weekly applications for unemployment aid rose 7,000 to a seasonally adjusted 265,000.
More stars than there are in heaven. That’s how MGM used to describe its lineup of luminaries during Hollywood’s golden age. But the motto also applies to the lineup of luminaries now at Bellagio’s Gallery of Fine Arts.
Massachusetts plans to roll out a first-in-the-nation slot machine feature meant to curb gambling addiction by letting patrons limit their betting.
The singer-guitarist, who leads the terrific, recently transplanted Los Angeles-based band La Luz (formerly of Seattle), has an intriguing set of inspirations, influences and inclinations.
Our picks for music this week include New Order, the Dwarves and more.
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman remained tightlipped on the probability of expansion at this week’s general manager meetings.
Wands at the ready. Harry Potter is taking over the Discovery Children’s Museum March 19.
Nintendo has asked gamers to help rescue a princess, race go-karts and even play tennis with a motion-sensing controller.
The issue of which restrooms transgender students should use is picking up steam in the state legislature.
Kelan Martin scored all 11 of his points in the final 8 1/2 minutes, including consecutive 3-pointers to break a tie game, helping Butler beat Texas Tech 71-61 in Thursday’s first round of the NCAA Tournament.
The first official trailer for “X-Men Apocalypse” promises death and destruction.
Marshall Plumlee ditched the mask guarding his broken nose and responded by scoring a career-high 23 points to lead defending national champion Duke past UNC Wilmington 93-85 on Thursday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk, the reigning UFC women’s strawweight champion, will defend her title against Claudia Gadelha on July 8 in Las Vegas.
Q: I hope that nobody buys a home to rent out unless they know renter’s laws, have a good and reasonably priced lawyer and know how to fix things themselves. — I.D.S.
Runners, speed walkers and cyclists of varying levels are gearing up for two popular fitness events in Summerlin: The Summerlin Half Marathon on April 10 and Tour de Summerlin on April 16. Combined, The Summerlin Half Marathon on April 10 and Tour de Summerlin on April 16. Combined, they draw more than 1,500 participants to the master-planned community, and this year, both events start and end at Downtown Summerlin, the community”;s 106-acre fashion, dining and entertainment destination.
Undefeated at 5-0 in his professional mixed martial arts career and 3-0 inside the RFA cage, Devin Clark will have a shot at becoming the first light heavyweight champion in the promotion’s history on Apr. 15th.
Sutherland Global Services, a New York-based technology outsourcing and consulting company, will hold a job fair from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at its new operations center at 8725 W. Sahara Ave.
Century Communities is springing forward with new neighborhoods this season. Today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Century Communities is celebrating its newest neighborhood in northwest Las Vegas. Meadow Ridge is an intimate collection of 76 single- and two-story homes. The gated neighborhood offers large home sites and an ideal location near the area”;s top employment, dining and shopping destinations.
Families take center stage with a special night at the Family Fun Festival at Knickerbocker Park in Providence. The free event is planned for April 1 from 5 to 8 p.m. and is tailored for families, including friends and neighbors, to create memories enjoying activities and the great outdoor amenities the park offers.
Told to cut down his son’s time in the clubhouse, Chicago White Sox first baseman Adam LaRoche took a different path: He said he planned to retire and walk away from a $13 million salary.
This year marks the 25th anniversary for the course and club, and special events are planned to commemorate the occasion. The first takes place in May when a multimillion dollar lifestyle and fitness center opens. An official anniversary celebration is planned for the fall.
The Mets trimmed down Tuesday, assigning 13 players to minor league camp, which essentially sealed the immediate future for many of those prospects who appear to be headed to Las Vegas to begin the season with the 51s.
When Cindy Thompson trains puppies, the commands go way beyond “sit” and “stay.” She raises them to become assistance dogs for Canine Companions for Independence. The dogs have to learn 40 commands.
Reading in front of a group of people can be a frightening experience for just about anyone, but so can being alone and stuck in a kennel. To help ease each other’s fears, and as part of Nevada Reading Week, more than 70 first-graders from Sewell Elementary School in Henderson and Ronnow Elementary School in Las Vegas read to shelter dogs March 1 at The Animal Foundation.
Home-cooked meals have a way of bringing people closer. Whether it’s a zesty side salad or a freshly baked roll with a hearty soup, it’s difficult to compare this type of lunch with a grab-and-go meal from a fast-food restaurant. For seniors, such meals are especially important, not just for their nutritional aspects but for the doors they open to socialization.
A motor home caught fire in the central valley early Thursday morning, according to the Clark County Fire Department.