Two Olympics viewers watching games with Nevada’s interests at heart

Jon Killoran and Brian Krolicki are watching Sunday’s closing ceremonies of the 31st Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro a little differently than the average viewer. That’s because they have Nevada’s interests at heart.

Naked Trump statue attracts dozens of onlookers in New York park

An artists’ collective took credit for exposing Donald Trump to unflattering scrutiny on Thursday, saying it was responsible for a life-sized nude statue of the Republican presidential candidate that turned up in a New York City park.

 
Turnovers block UNLV’s quarterback decision after scrimmage

With less than two weeks before the Rebels open their second season under Tony Sanchez, it remains undecided who will assume the starter’s role at the most critical position when Jackson State visits Sam Boyd Stadium on Sept. 1.

Appeals court dashes hopes for investors who bought foreclosed homes in Nevada

Real estate investors who took advantage of a Nevada law during the foreclosure crisis to acquire several thousand foreclosed homes at bargain basement prices got what could be some bad news recently courtesy of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Caring for others is Henderson nun’s high fashion

Sister Xiomara Mendez-Hernadez left a career in high fashion to become a nun. She says she felt empty designing clothes for the wealthy. She now works as a chaplain for St. Rose Dominican Church-Siena campus.

Las Vegas technology boom sputtering but still alive

The Las Vegas startup scene has not blossomed into the thriving tech hub many envisioned four years ago, but the scene is still reaping the benefits from a bid to make it one.

Two hurt in rollover crash in Henderson

Two people were hospitalized after a rollover crash Saturday morning in Henderson, the Nevada Highway Patrol said.

Former Rebel Daquan Cook transfers to Prairie View A&M

Former UNLV basketball player Daquan Cook has transferred to Prairie View A&M. He played 55 games for the Rebels, but off-court issues led to a lengthy suspension and eventual dismissal.

Experts weigh in on how to personalize a dorm room

For most college freshmen, moving into the dorms this fall will be their first foray into independent living, but that doesn’t mean it comes without rules: no holes in the walls, no paint, no removing furniture, no damage to the room. But don’t despair, there’s plenty of ways to make the room your own, and make it suit your needs.

Is our obsession with bottled water hurting the planet?

It’s true that drinking water is vital to life. Especially during these hot summer months. But do we really need to drink massive amounts of bottled water?

What makes an item antique or collectible?

“There is no creation without tradition. No one creates from nothing.” — Carlos Fuentes (1928-2012), Mexican novelist and essayist

Findlay Automotive donates to Driver’s Edge

Findlay Automotive Group has joined with Driver’s Edge, a long-standing driver safety course with deep roots in Southern Nevada.

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