Feds say health mergers would increase costs, threaten care

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal regulators are suing to stop two major health insurance mergers because they say the deals will increase health care costs for Americans and lower the quality of care they get.

Nevada led US in solar electricity per capita, study says

Nevada was first in the nation last year in the total amount of solar electricity generated per capita at 421 watts per person, a new study released Thursday shows.

Nevada natural resources director to retire in September

Leo Drozdoff, director of the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, will retire in September after a long stint with the state agency, Gov. Brian Sandoval announced Thursday.

 
Russia loses appeal on Olympic ban for track and field athletes

Russia lost its appeal Thursday against the Olympic ban on its track and field athletes, a decision which could add pressure on the IOC to exclude the country entirely from next month’s games in Rio de Janeiro.

Empire of the Sun added to Life is Beautiful lineup

The Australian duo joins a slate that includes headliners Mumford & Sons, Bassnectar, the Shins, Flume, the Lumineers, J. Cole, Major Lazer, Jane’s Addiction and G-Eazy. The festival will be Sept. 23 to 25 in downtown Las Vegas.

Artist Kim Johnson takes a closer look at Las Vegas

Las Vegas may be a world unto itself. But there are worlds within that world — and those are the worlds that Johnson explores in her solo show “No Ordinary Life.”

Plastic surgery makes baby boomers look as young as they feel

With research finding that the typical boomer feels nine years younger than his/her chronological age, it is not surprisingthat many of them opt for plastic surgery, a doctor says. Men are now becoming a much larger part of the cosmetic surgery market to stay competitive in the marketplace and to attract spouses after a divorce.

Las Vegas educator honored for 50 years in teaching

At 72 and with 50 years of teaching already under her belt, Cortez Elementary teacher Chelita Clinkscale has no plans to abandon her students just yet.

Henderson girl, 14, eyes CrossFit Games after winning weightlifting medals

Fourteen-year-old Marya Drabicki remembers when she could barely finish her CrossFit workouts. Nearly five years later, Drabicki is winning gold and silver medals at national weightlifting competitions with a plan to attend the CrossFit Games. She also recently found out she was sponsored to do a weeklong training at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Las Vegas genealogy societies hope to raise $17K for memorials to honor unmarked graves at Woodlawn

Las Vegas resident Betteann Meyers can trace her family history at least eight generations back. She fears that for the families of some deceased buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, locating their lost relatives might be not be as easy as it was for her. She fears that for families of some of the deceased buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, 1500 Las Vegas Blvd. North, locating their lost relatives might not be as easy as it was for her.

Over 100 immigrants naturalized at Henderson council chambers

It wasn’t an easy task. After years of filling out paperwork, paying thousands of dollars and learning about the United States, a new group of citizens made it through the naturalization process. The mixed group of immigrants turned citizens were all smiles at the latest naturalization ceremony July 6 inside the Henderson City Council chambers at City Hall, 240 S. Water St.

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