Nevada still rated as a toss-up state in latest analysis of presidential race

Hillary Clinton heads into the fall out front in enough states to give her at least a tie in the Electoral College, meaning a victory in any of the several states now a toss-up would be enough to push her over the top and into the White House.

Pills found at Prince’s estate contained fentanyl, official says

Some of the pills taken from Prince’s estate in Paisley Park after his death were counterfeit drugs that actually contained fentanyl — a synthetic opioid 50 times more powerful than heroin, an official close to the investigation said Sunday.

Ascaya development breaks ground on clubhouse in Henderson

From the construction crews framing the new clubhouse to the new monument sign at the entrance spelling out its name, all indications are that the Ascaya development is moving full speed ahead.

Experts say demand for custom home lots increases

Wealthy Las Vegas residents interested in better views are purchasing pricey hillside lots in greater numbers to build the latest trend in custom homes in a sign of that the economy and housing market have rebounded.

Utah polygamist town, hit by fatal 2015 floods, to get $670K for protection

A polygamist community on the Utah-Arizona border where at least a dozen people were swept away to their deaths in flash flooding last year will get help from Utah to build several ponds to collect rain runoff to help prevent another tragedy.

Mormon church opposes plan for futuristic, green communities in Utah, Vermont

The utopic communities envisioned by a wealthy Mormon businessman near religious landmarks in Utah and Vermont would feature small homes clustered around community gardens and focus on walkability to reduce the need for cars.

UNLV hockey club continues to chase varsity status

Team officials have met with UNLV athletic director Tina Kunzer-Murphy about a plan to go NCAA Division I in the next three years. The cost would be $12 million and would include funding for a women’s lacrosse team.

Man crashes ATV, dies in desert near Jean

Las Vegas police are investigating a fatal all-terrain vehicle crash that left one man dead Sunday morning.

UFC 202 headliner Nate Diaz wants wins and paydays

Even after the judges had rendered their verdict for the main event of UFC 202 on Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena, Nate Diaz wasn’t willing to concede defeat.

Coming Tuesday: RJ begins 6-part series on college recruiting

Beginning Tuesday, the Review-Journal examines the recruiting process in a six-part series that reports on many aspects, from getting a college’s attention to the visits, from the letters of intent to life in college.

Artists reclaim 1970’s home

The artists’ three-bedroom, 2,900-square-foot house was built in 1973 and is in a well-preserved neighborhood close to downtown. From the street, it looks as though it might be the Brady Bunch’s Las Vegas lair until you enter and take in the 1960’s kitsch, vintage furniture and original modern art.

More wildfire evacuation orders lifted in Southern California

More mandatory evacuation orders were lifted Sunday for residents affected by a massive California wildfire that drove thousands from their homes.

 
Conor McGregor avenges loss to Nate Diaz at UFC 202

Conor McGregor avenged his first UFC loss with a majority decision over Nate Diaz in a dramatic thriller of a UFC 202 main event Saturday at T-Mobile Arena.

Panthers boys, girls stay humble

Among high school girls tennis programs, Palo Verde stands alone. So when coach Zach Brandt was asked if he expects another state title, he answered “yes,” with no elaboration.

Living at Great Basin National Park in Nevada offers beauty, isolation

Ranger Annie Gilliland and biologist Bryan Hamilton work at Nevada’s only national park, and the stress-free commutes and quiet surroundings are the perks of living and working in one of the country’s least-busy destinations.

Alabama ranked No. 1 in AP preseason Top 25 poll

In a way, the 2016 season will pick up where 2015 left off: Alabama is No. 1 and Clemson is 2. The defending national champion Crimson Tide is the No. 1 team in The Associated Press preseason Top 25 for the fifth time overall.

Superheros help kids battling cancer

Simple everyday tasks can be challenging for children with cancer and their families in addition to meeting the financial burdens for medical treatment and related care.

Pardee’s Keystone to open in Skye Canyon Sept. 10

Among the new plans will be Pardee’s award-winning transitional farmhouse elevation featuring a modern design that is influenced by the builder’s Farmhouse Responsive Home, a 2016 Gold Nugget Grand Award winner.

VA offers streamline refinancing

If you already have a Veterans Affairs loan on the property, the VA requires only that you are looking for a rate reduction and have a clean payment record with no more than one late payment in the past year. This simplified process is known as streamline refinancing.

With mortgage rates low, consider canceling PMI

There’s one big, red-letter exception to the rule I mentioned — the rule that says you can cancel PMI when you owe 80 percent or less of the home’s value. That exception involves FHA loans.

Refinance into a 15-year mortgage and save

Refinancing from a 30-year mortgage into a 15-year mortgage is an excellent way of taking advantage of today’s low low-interest rates. You pay more every month but cut your overall interest payments by tens of thousands of dollars over the life of the loan.

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