Belly up to the bar — in your home

In Las Vegas, there’s only one bar that can boast the “safest trip home” and pretty much guarantee that police won’t be pulling you over and requesting a deep breath.

What’s the big deal about the C-word?

When it comes to green living, it is hard to escape discussing carbon — carbon dioxide, carbon sequestration, carbon footprint, carbon offsets and the list goes on. Carbon is an illusive, often misunderstood element. Without it, there is no life, however, with too much in our atmosphere we are pushing toward disastrous, unmanageable consequences.

Eclectic design characterized by freedom of expression

While asking new clients about their likes and dislikes, a husband and wife recently volunteered that their apartment back home was “eclectic,” or in their own words, “nothing goes with anything; they’re just pieces that we’ve accumulated over the years because we liked them.”

Aphids cause problems this time of year

Many questions sent to me right now are about bugs appearing on fruit trees and vegetables. Remember, never apply sprays of any sort while fruit trees are blooming.

Local Events

March 19

Andre Ward ready for next light heavyweight challenge

Andre Ward, the former super middleweight world champion, has moved up to light heavyweight and will fight at 175 pounds for the first time March 26 against Sullivan Barrera at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California.

Saint Joseph’s outlasts Cincinnati 78-76 in thriller

SPOKANE, Wash. — Saint Joseph’s coach Phil Martelli will take the victory over Cincinnati. He just wishes it had ended a little differently.

Roberson PACs under scrutiny by Nevada officials

State officials are examining whether political action committees created by state Senate Majority Leader Michael Roberson were used as a conduit to allow donors to exceed contribution limits on Republican legislative campaigns.

Jesperson’s halfcourt shot puts Northern Iowa past Texas

OKLAHOMA CITY — Paul Jesperson banked in a halfcourt shot at the buzzer to give 11th seeded Northern Iowa a 75-72 win over No. 6 seed Texas Friday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament’s West Region.

Domino’s Pizza may start delivering pizzas by robot

Ding dong, there’s a robot at your door and it’s got your extra large pizza. This could be a future Saturday night scenario if Domino’s Australia gets its way.

#VegasMadness betting blog: Jesperson’s shot makes bettors go berserk

There are 16 games today, presenting more entertainment and more opportunities to make money. The bad news is the most recent 16 games put a lot of bettors in a money pit. But bouncing back is part of this exercise.

Skyhawks make quick work of Spartans

Visiting Silverado came out swinging from the start and made quick work of Cimarron-Memorial, scoring 11 runs in the top of the first en route to a 14-4 five-inning victory.

SOFTBALL: Davis helps Spartans down Silverado

Cierra Davis was 2-for-2 with a double and a run to help the Cimarron-Memorial softball team to a 6-3 win over visiting Silverado on Friday.

Notre Dame rallies to beat Michigan 70-63 in NCAA opener

NEW YORK — V.J. Beacham scored 18 points, including the 3-pointer that gave Notre Dame the lead for good, and the sixth-seeded Fighting Irish rallied to beat 11th-seeded Michigan 70-63 on Friday night in the first round of the East Regional.

 
Protestors clash with supporters at Trump Rally in Utah

Protesters clashed with supporters of Donald Trump after he gave a speech in Utah on Friday, ending a day full of presidential candidate appearances that also saw Mitt Romney intensifying his criticism of the GOP front-runner.

Pool, Myers power Rebels to baseball win at Fresno State

Corey Pool went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs to back D.J. Myers’ strong pitching and lead UNLV to a 4-2 win over Fresno State in a Mountain West baseball game Friday in Fresno, California.

Xavier pulls away from Weber State late for 71-53 win

ST. LOUIS — James Farr had 18 points and 15 rebounds, fellow big man Jalen Reynolds added 12 points and No. 2 seed Xavier pulled away late for a 71-53 victory over pesky 15th-seed Weber State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday night.

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