Nevada’s Ruben Kihuen takes center stage at Democratic convention

So this is what the national stage looks like. The scene that confronted Nevada state Sen. Ruben Kihuen Thursday was daunting: Striding out from the wings onto the stage of the Democratic National Convention, toward a lonely podium on the lip of a circular stage ringed with stars.

Making sure refugees have jobs helps reduce terrorist threats

Does it make sense to travel overseas to deal with terrorist threats. When author went to Nice two years ago, French uthorites already had soldiers guarding the city — will in advance of the terrorist tragedy of two weeks ago.

None injured in Henderson plane crash

No one was injured when a small propeller plane lost power near the Henderson Executive Airport and landed just short of the runway.

Faraday Future gets OK to begin grading at North Las Vegas site

Faraday Future got the green light this week to start moving dirt on its $1 billion factory site in North Las Vegas, coming in about a month behind the company’s self-imposed schedule

Kix Brooks cooks up his ‘brand’

The Brooks & Dunn singer’s offstage adventures now include a cookbook.

1 killed, 1 injured in rollover crash near Red Rock Canyon

One woman was killed and another seriously injured in a rollover crash near the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area early Thursday morning, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.

Boxing greats set to meet fans at Caesars Palace Friday

Fight fans have a chance to meet some of their favorite boxers Friday at Caesars Palace. The Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame will host a meet-and-greet session outside the Palace Ballroom on the third floor.

Wynn praises features of new Macau resort

On the verge of Wynn Resorts’ opening of a 1,700-room resort on Macau’s Cotai Strip next month, the Las Vegas company reported an improved financial performance for the Chinese enclave and second-quarter earnings that surpassed analysts’ expectations.

Chronic Tacos at the Palms to host taco-eating contest

The restaurant’s sixth annual Gringo Bandito Chronic Tacos Eating Contest will take place at this week’s Ditch Fridays at the Palms Pool & Dayclub.

Rio Olympics organizers were warned 5 years ago about construction contracts

The International Olympic Committee warned organizers of the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro five years ago that construction contracts they drew up could give developers incentives to cut corners, presaging problems with athletes’ housing that drew complaints from several countries this week, documents showed.

Do these things for your brain

The good news is there are ways to strengthen and sharpen memory through lifestyle.

Boomers have many ways to avoid summer doldrums

With no holiday errands on the calendar or after-school activities to shuffle the kids or grandkids to, maybe it’s finally time to take those tap dance lessons, or bump up the social media skills by learning how to navigate Facebook and Twitter. Local libraries and community centers have an abundance of interesting and fun options.

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