‘The Voice’ singer dies after being shot at concert venue

Florida authorities say “The Voice” star Christina Grimmie has died after being shot at a concert venue in Orlando by a suspect who fatally shot himself after being tackled by the singer-songwriter’s brother.

25 ways you can make money off of summer travelers

With 195.9 million people planning to hit the road or take to the air this year, summer spending could easily add up to more than $184 billion. Enterprising individuals can earn some of this cash for themselves by offering vacationers goods and services during the height of the travel season.

51s can’t hold early lead, fall to Albuquerque

After scoring two runs in the top of the first, the 51s were unable to follow up on their strong start and eventually fell to the Albuquerque Isotopes 8-4 in a Pacific Coast League game Friday night at Isotopes Park.

Century Communities to hold grand opening in Henderson

On June 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Century Communities celebrates the grand opening of its Sestina neighborhood in Inspirada, a master-planned community in Henderson. Home shoppers are invited to preview six brand-new model homes, enjoy complimentary refreshments and enter to win an iPad 2 Air.

Summit Homes adds four Las Vegas neighborhoods

When a homebuilder is focused on what matters most to their customers, the result is a reputation of bringing the right homes to the right areas at the right price.

The Ogden to host veterans homebuying seminar June 28

With nearly a dozen homeowners who are active or retired military personnel and strong interest from the veteran community, The Ogden, the 21-story, high-rise tower in the heart of downtown Las Vegas, will host a veterans homebuying seminar June 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. featuring experts from The Federal Home Savings Bank.

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Housing prices increase in May

Grand opening planned for Pardee’s Montero

Pardee Homes will introduce its newest collection in the master-planned Inspirada community with the June 18 grandopening of Montero in Henderson.

Premier Mortgage offers variety of home loans

For most people, buying a home is both exciting and scary at the same time. Big dreams are on the line – such as where to live, which home to pick, what upgrades to buy, and which improvements to make.

Mortgage rates drop after disappointing jobs report

Mortgage interest rates declined this week after a disappointing jobs report and a speech by Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen that seemed to take a June rate hike by the Fed’s rate-setting committee off the table.

Messi returns, nets hat trick for Argentina

Lionel Messi scored three goals in a dazzling second-half display in his return from a back injury, and Argentina beat Panama 5-0 on Friday night to clinch a spot in the knockout round of the Copa America Centario.

14 adults, 11 children displaced after east Las Vegas fire

According to the Clark County Fire Department’s website, the fire was reported about 3:50 p.m. Friday at 308 Steelhead Lane, near the intersection of Stewart Avenue and North Nellis Boulevard.

A day filled with remarkable tales of The Greatest

Larry Holmes gave Muhammad Ali the beating that sent him toward retirement, even though it was the last thing he wanted to do. Later that night he went to Ali’s darkened room, and told his idol that he loved him. That love never faded.

Curry scores 38 to lead Golden State to Game 4 win

Stephen Curry found his long-range touch and scored 38 points, Klay Thompson added 25 and the Golden State Warriors moved within one win of defending their title by beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-97 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday night.

Uber driver returns cash-filled bag WSOP player left behind

A trip to the casino cage started in a panic for Jacob Brundage. The professional poker player’s black tote, filled with $7,000 in cash and playing chips, was missing.

Mosquitoes carrying encephalitis strain found in 4 Clark County ZIP codes

Groups of mosquitoes across Clark County have tested positive for St. Louis encephalitis, a virus that largely causes limited or no symptoms in humans but can occasionally lead to serious health issues, according to the Southern Nevada Health District.

World Naked Bike Riding Day arrives in Las Vegas on Saturday

Every year, more than 10,000 free Americans bike nude in Portland, Ore., where nudity is largely legal. Las Vegas’ inaugural nude cycling event probably won’t be as cheeky.

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