Century Communities opens northwest neighborhood

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.

Family Fun Festival at Providence on April 1

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.

Las Vegas PGA Tour courses hit milestones

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.

Puppy tales: Shelter dogs make a captive audience for young readers

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.

Church serves seniors meals with a side of socializing

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.

Fire damages motor home in central Las Vegas

A motor home caught fire in the central valley early Thursday morning, according to the Clark County Fire Department.

Henderson Libraries’ revamp makes tech needs top priority

Between the new logo and a major redesign, visitors to Henderson Libraries’ website may not recognize it. The revamping is part of the library system’s push to promote offerings involving electronic media.

Henderson police step up diversity efforts

Efforts to increase racial and gender diversity in the Henderson Police Department have been paying off, according to city officials.

Doctor says gene may give predisposition to diabetes

March 22 is National Diabetes Day, but Jennifer Vaughan knows all too well what diabetes means. Her son, Ryan, was diagnosed with type 1 when he was 9.

 
Half of US women don’t like Donald Trump, poll says

Real estate billionaire Donald Trump’s coarse rhetoric has won him some fans, but there’s at least one large group in America that is increasingly unimpressed: women.

Nonprofit gives kids with special needs artistic experiences

Life Long Dreams started simply enough: with one child and one mother. Today, the nonprofit hosts scores of children and brings kids with special needs together to express themselves artistically and find the confidence to share that expression.

Postal service replacing mailbox banks to combat thefts

Andrea Lipomi of Mountain’s Edge was taking an early morning walk last fall when she came to her community’s mailbox banks to see a startling sight. “The entire front was open,” she said. “It was obvious that all the mail had been taken.”

Juvenile sentenced in Desert Shores swan killing

Go to Desert Shores and, chances are, you’ll see the swans floating gracefully along the lakes, a serene reminder that nature is boundless in her beauty. On Nov. 8, that serenity was shattered when residents discovered the mutilated bodies of an adult swan and two baby swans, as well as three ducks. A reward was put up. Police received a tip, and five males were arrested and charged with killing and mutilating the animals, a felony.

 
Kalamazoo shooting suspect files $10M lawsuit against Uber

The Uber driver in Michigan charged with murdering six people last month in a shooting spree has filed a $10 million federal civil rights lawsuit against the ride-sharing company.

Chipotle is using freebies to get customers back

Chipotle is still giving away free burritos to convince people its food is safe. There are 6 to 10 million such offers already in circulation.

Hawaiian native, 11, runs community Easter egg hunt

With spring right around the corner and Easter just a hop and skip away, 11-year-old Poliahu Davis has been busy preparing for her chance to once again bring her community together. The Hawaiian native started an Easter egg hunt in 2007 shortly after moving to Prescott Park in North Las Vegas.

 
Texas officer charged with murder in teen’s shooting

An off-duty suburban Dallas police officer who fatally shot a 16-year-old and wounded another juvenile was arrested Wednesday on charges of murder and aggravated assault, authorities said.

 
SeaWorld will no longer breed killer whales

SeaWorld announced Thursday it will immediately stop breeding killer whales, essentially phasing out the iconic orcas from its theme parks following years of controversy over keeping them in captivity.

17 best cheap beers for St. Patrick’s Day

Although St. Patrick’s Day is a day of indulgence, it doesn’t have to break the bank. There are plenty of cheap, quality — and Irish — beers to choose from that deliver on taste without draining your wallet.

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