New Nevada law helping crackdown on squatters

The law that took effect on Oct. 1 makes it easier to crack down on squatters in Nevada. The law is considered an improvement over the previous civil judicial process, but it hasn’t totally eliminated squatters.

YMCA, Boys & Girls Clubs team up for free swimming safety program

The Bill & Lillie Heinrich YMCA, 4141 Meadows Lane, has partnered this summer with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada to create a no-cost Safety Around Water swimming safety program, available for children who otherwise would not have had the opportunity to take swimming lessons.

T.J. Rivera powers Las Vegas to wild 10-8 win over Fresno

T.J. Rivera knocked in two runs in the eighth inning with a bases-loaded double to lift the Las Vegas 51s to a 10-8 victory over the Fresno Grizzlies on Saturday at Cashman Field.

UNLV’s Tyrell Green trying to make up for lost time

Injuries limited UNLV forward Tyrell Green to eight games last season. Now he’s back, having lost at least 20 pounds, with the determination to put together a strong season.

Temps fall as wet weather moves in next week

The valley will see a few more warm days before a slight chance of rain returns, according to the National Weather Service.

 
Cupkates offers Las Vegas youths chance to make creations in baking camp

In July, Cupkate’s four-day Summer Baking Kamps were held to allow those ages 4 or older to learn the inner workings of a bakery. The bakery at Tivoli Village held the two-hour classes to give youths the chance to create their own cupcakes and recipe books.

Here are the events you can watch on day 2 of the Rio Olympics

Day two of the Rio Olympics is jampacked with a lot of competition. The United States will compete in a handful of events including women’s and men’s beach volleyball as well as women’s and men’s basketball.

Nevada’s silver rush built historic Bowers Mansion

Bowers Mansion, one of Nevada’s most famous residences, memorializes the first fabulous Comstock mining era that brought Nevada Territory to statehood during the Civil War.