Only a few can be Las Vegas classic acts

As a child star, Brenda Lee had a head start on a rare milestone: 60 years of Las Vegas performing. It’s a feat worth celebrating, as long as more performers don’t overstay their welcome.

Nevada killed bighorn sheep to save species

Nevada state wildlife veterinarian Peregrine Wolff worked at zoos in the Midwest, with farm animals in Florida and exotic species on movie sets in Hollywood. She never dreamed she’d have to help pull the trigger on a contentious strategy to slaughter a diseased herd of bighorn sheep.

Hunting for bargains in the great outdoors

When planning outings or vacations in America’s wonderful outdoor spaces, keep in mind ways to save a few dollars with recreational bargains and even take advantage of some freebies.

 
Democrat candidates say Amodei out of touch with many of his constituents

The three Democratic candidates seeking a primary win in June to take on Rep. Mark Amodei in the 2nd Congressional District in November agree on one point: The GOP incumbent from Carson City is out of touch with many of his constituents.

 
Canada wildfire rages for seventh day

A wildfire ripping through Canada’s oil sands region looked set to grow rapidly as it entered its second week on Sunday despite cooler weather and light rain, but move further away from heavily populated areas, a fire official said.

 
Drug Boss ‘El Chapo’ suddenly transferred to Mexico’s worst overall prison

The northern Mexico prison where authorities suddenly transferred convicted drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman is rated as the worst in the federal penitentiary system for inmate conditions and other factors, according to the government’s own reporting.

Regency designed for active adults

Regency by Toll Brothers, the first age-qualified community for residents 55 and older to open in Summerlin in the last 15 years, debuted at the end of April in Summerlin”;s newest village, The Cliffs.

Elevated expressways vs. light-rail system: Which is best for Las Vegas?

Rarely are governments criticized for moving too quickly on a transportation project. But that seems to be the case with Clark County’s effort to build an elevated expressway along portions of Koval Lane, Tropicana Avenue, Swenson Street and Paradise Road near McCarran International Airport.

Holly Holm officially tabbed to headline UFC card in Chicago

Former women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm will return to the cage for the first time since losing her belt to Miesha Tate in June when she takes on Valentina Shevchenko at UFC on Fox 20 in Chicago on July 23.

Resale Homes Sales — April 14-17

Editor’s note: Listings include the resale home’s parcel number. The address listed is the homebuyer’s mailing address and not the actual location of the resale home. About 90 percent of these addresses reflect the home purchase. Check the parcel number to make sure. Also, a few transactions do not reflect the market value of the homes. The information is provided by Accudata, a local research firm. For the complete listing, visit RJRealEstate.Vegas or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RJRealEstateLV.

Here’s where to take Mom to eat on Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is the biggest day of the year for the restaurant industry, and there’s no exception, of course, for restaurants in the Las Vegas area.

For Las Vegas moms, there’s more than one way to be a mother

This Mother’s Day, the staff of View Neighborhood Newspapers turned the spotlight on Las Vegas Valley moms who have raised their own children, those who have adopted and fostered children in need, and those who have made it their life’s work to help others raise their children.

UNLV track team going for top-three finish at MW outdoors

UNLV has put together a track team that could finish in the top three of the Mountain West Outdoor Championships. The meet is Wednesday though Saturday in Clovis, California.

PGA Tour course adds intrigue to U.S. Open qualifier

The eight competing TPC Summerlin members will enjoy a home course advantage but everyone in the field should know the layout because they have seen it on television during the Shriners event in the fall.

8 Egyptian police killed in Cairo suburb

Gunmen opened fire on a microbus filled with plainclothes police in a Cairo suburb early Sunday, killing eight of them, including an officer, Egypt’s state news agency reported.

UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Arlovski — LIVE BLOG

Alistair Overeem faces Andrei Arlovski in the main event of UFC Fight Night from Rotterdam, Netherlands. Follow the entire card with our live blog.

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