Construction to start for UNLV Hospitality Hall — VIDEO

Construction crews this week will start building a new $59 million home for UNLV’s hospitality school, a four-story facility that will boast a high-tech kitchen, a student-run cafe and sweeping views of the glimmering Las Vegas skyline.

Brace yourself for massive security lines at the airport

An expedited screening program called PreCheck was supposed to be the answer to maddeningly long security lines at the airport. But four years after its launch, the Transportation Security Administration is far short of enrolling enough travelers to make a difference, spelling trouble for summer travel season.

Trial starts in negligence case against Lowe’s Home Centers

Kelly Hendrickson was shopping for palm trees at a Lowe’s home improvement store in July 2013 when the Las Vegas woman slipped on a wet concrete floor and hit her head.

New Sprouts store to open June 29, will hire 100 workers

Sprouts Farmers Market said Wednesday that it has started the hiring process for the 100 workers it will need at its sixth local store, which is scheduled to open on June 29 at 7530 W. Lake Mead Blvd.

Aggies capture Northwest League golf match

Sam Dickey shot a 3-over-par 75 at Highland Falls on Wednesday to help Arbor View’s boys golf team to victory in a Northwest League match.

Homeowners embrace technology in living spaces

Southern Nevada homebuilders are encouraging new-home buyers to consider smart and connected technologies within their living spaces.

Las Vegas builders revitalize with creativity

Las Vegas is known for reinventing itself every few decades. This year may be the year desert contemporary and midcentury modern begin to overtake Las Vegas’ well-known love affair with Mediterranean-style designs.

SILVER NUGGET AWARDS

More than 400 professionals in the Las Vegas homebuilding industry attended the third Silver Nugget Awards ceremony March 19 at the Red Rock Resort. The event was coordinated by the Southern Nevada Home Builders Association and the Las Vegas Review-Journal. The judges were Vincent Barbato, principal of Family Development Homes; Donald Ruthroff, senior associate and senior architect at Dahlin Group Architecture Planning; and W. Rick Sellers, principal-in-charge and president of Carpenter Sellers Del Gatto Architects. Here are the winners:

DMV revamps remote check-in system in Las Vegas area

The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles has revamped its remote check-in system, saying that it’s much better than the initial Dash Pass used in 2015 that drew long lines and left frustrated motorists waiting for hours.

2016 KITCHEN AND BATH DESIGN

The National Kitchen & Bath Association, in conjunction with the International Builders”; Show, released its much anticipated 2016 Design Trends Survey in Las Vegas in January, highlighting the latest design trends for American kitchens and master baths. Homebuilders, contractors and the homebuying public got a peek at what”;s hot, interesting and up-and-coming for kitchens and bathrooms this year.

Builders use pocket and sliding doors to expand spaces

Builders across Las Vegas are extending indoor living spaces outdoors with the inclusion of sliding or pocket doors, patios and courtyards.

Nevada gaming win climbs 8 percent in February

The state’s gaming win climbed 8 percent in February with every geographic jurisdiction showing an increase for the month, taking advantage of the extra Leap Year day in comparison to last year.

Andiron Steak & Sea takes Sunday brunch up a notch

Don’t expect to find any stuffy jazz or boring omelets at this Sunday brunch. Andiron Steak & Sea — open during the week only for dinner at Downtown Summerlin — really lets its proverbial hair down for this end-of-the-week affair.

The IRS won’t call or email you, but a tax scammer will

My father got two robocalls this month telling him he was being sued by the Internal Revenue Service and giving him a number to call. He didn’t call the number, but he told me about it.

Downtown Crown brings 24-hour menu to Arts District

You don’t have to be British to be a fan of the Crown, but in Las Vegas, that means you’re more likely to be waving a pint rather than waving at royalty.

Little Greek plans to expand for sit-down service in North Las Vegas

Little Greek Bakery & Deli in North Las Vegas may be small, but it packs big flavor into each of its meals. The to-go restaurant is the creation of Mona Orkoulas, who makes it her mission to serve traditional and home-cooked food.

Conventions, Leap Day increase Las Vegas tourism in February

A double-digit percentage increase in convention attendance and an extra day in February helped propel Southern Nevada to another strong month for tourist visitation, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority reported Wednesday.

Outdoors: Arches utterly worth it this time of year

Arches National Park, just outside the town of Moab, Utah, lives up to its name. The park contains more than 2,000 natural sandstone arches, the densest concentration in the world. Besides arches, you will also get to see natural windows, balanced rocks, fins, pinnacles and hoodoos.

Baby boomers helping to drive Sun City real estate market

Do you have any idea what the hottest item is in Summerlin these days? Your house. And do you have any idea what the hottest item will be in Summerlin, at least for several years to come? Again, your house.

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