Newcomer details first interaction with Nevada DMV

If you’re moving here from another state — as I am — there are a few things to remember. You can never drink enough water in this desert town. Gambling isn’t the only way to have fun here. And driving is critical to getting around.

Rearch HOA before you buy into community

While some might view homeowners associations as dictatorships, Randy Watkins, owner of Complete Association Management Company, said they’re in place to ensure that neighborhoods are attractive and enjoyable.

 
Taylor Swift surprises fan at wedding — performs ‘Blank Space’

New Jersey newlyweds got an unexpected gift at their wedding reception: a performance by Taylor Swift. The superstar played a stripped down version of her song “Blank Space” at Max Singer and Kenya Smith’s reception in Long Beach Township on Saturday as amazed guests looked on and sang along.

Las Vegas D-Day veterans will never forget June 6, 1944

Firecrackers on the Fourth of July or even the smell of diesel fuel is enough to trigger horrible flashbacks that have been etched in Onofrio Zicari’s mind since June 6, 1944.

 
Report: Lesnar close to deal for UFC return

Saturday night’s UFC 199 event in Inglewood, California, took a backseat on social media to news about a future event that hit Twitter around 5 p.m., just about the time Alex Caceres and Cole Miller were walking to the cage for the first televised preliminary card fight.

Two killed in Sunday morning crash

Two people were killed in a crash at the intersection of Rainbow Boulevard and Alta Drive early Sunday morning, police said.

Not all Nevada law enforcement agencies consistent in reporting hate crimes

When it comes to reporting hate crime statistics, only a few law enforcment agencies in Nevada have numbers for each of the nine years leading up to 2014, the latest year avaiable, a Review-Journal examination shows.

Many southern Nevada residents have ties to Indy 500

After he held off Scott Goodyear to win the 1992 Indianapolis 500 by an eyelash, Al Unser Jr. pulled into Victory Lane and was overcome by emotion.

UNLV launching ambitious overhaul to journalism school

UNLV’s ailing journalism school will soon welcome a new leader and updated class offerings as officials tackle a scathing external review that called for sweeping program changes last year.

Clerk shot in early morning robbery

Police are seeking the public’s help to find two men who shot a clerk during a Sunday morning convenience store robbery.

Teacher salary programs help some Clark County schools, not others

A Review-Journal analysis of Clark County School District hiring records show a new salary incentive program has successfully convinced teachers to stay at or transfer to schools with large populations of students who live in high poverty areas.

Sometimes the best thing to do is walk way

Homebuyers see all sorts of potentially offensive things in sellers’ homes. The list includes everything from dirty underwear, feces-flinging pets, animal-head trophies and drug paraphernalia to swastikas, Confederate flags and shrines to rival sports teams.

Lien stripping can be used in Chapter 11 bankruptcy

This is a hard one to provide a quick written response. But in essence what the debtor”;s attorney is talking about is a “lien stripping” and “cram-down” procedure only available in bankruptcy. In this situation, that basically means if the property is worthless than the total encumbrance, then the debtor can propose a Chapter 11 plan that removes all liens down to the current value of the real estate.

Use comparables instead of tax-assessment figure to price home

Q: We are getting ready to sell our house. We bought it in 1967. Our tax bill says it’s worth $260,000. Is that how much we should ask for it? Should we hire an appraiser? What if our Realtor advises us to sell the house for some other amount? — J.

Tips on how to pay off your mortgage early

Paying off your mortgage in 10 years might sound impossible, and it is — for some homeowners. In fact, some people need decades to pay back the home loan they borrowed from the bank.

Private golf club community in Summerlin takes shape

In the rugged desert near the Red Rock National Conservation Area a private golf course community is quietly forming. You can see where the 18-hole, Tom Fazio course is being shaped into the heart of what will become The Summit Club, a ultra-luxury residential community near Tropicana Avenue and Town Center Drive, just south of The Ridges in Summerlin.

UFC’s Ortega almost lost his life this year

Back in February, Brian Ortega almost drowned to death. Following his win over Clay Guida at UFC 199, Ortega recalls the incident and says how he’s faced his fears since.

Conor McGregor-Nate Diaz rematch set for UFC 202

Conor McGregor will get a rematch with Nate Diaz in the main event of UFC 202 on Aug. 20, probably in Las Vegas. The bout was announced during the broadcast of UFC 199 on Saturday.

Chaparral’s Richard Nelson wins RJ’s Courage Award

Chaparral senior football player Richard Nelson was honored with the Courage Award at Saturday’s Best of Nevada Preps awards banquet at Red Rock Resort. More than 1,000 people attended the inaugural banquet.

Caceres credits win to a premonition

At UFC 199, Alex “Bruce Leroy” Caceres took home a victory over Cole Miller.

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