Borers spend larval stage tunneling inside trees

I have a major borer problem with my nectarine tree. I will be removing it and replanting. Do I need to treat the soil before I plant another tree?

Life is ‘all about the hands’ for Summerlin doctor

Chances are you’ll never guess what the performance of delicate hand surgery has in common with playing ice hockey and beating out some heavy rock on a set of drums.

 
Oklahoma City cop sentenced to 263 years in prison in rape case — VIDEO

A former Oklahoma City police officer convicted of raping four women and sexually assaulting several others while he was on duty was sentenced on Thursday to 263 consecutive years in prison, the maximum allowable sentence.

Greens & Proteins packs a healthy punch

Greens & Proteins recently opened its fourth Las Vegas Valley location at 6180 N. Decatur Blvd., and despite its name, the fast-casual eatery serves plenty besides salad.

AG files for expedited Supreme Court decision on school voucher program

The attorney general’s office filed a motion Thursday with the Nevada Supreme Court seeking an expedited appeal of a lower court ruling that blocked implementation of a program allowing parents to tap taxpayer money to pay for private school tuition.

Las Vegas fossil site featured in Park Service promotion

The Las Vegas Valley’s new monument has been picked to be the poster child for the National Park Service’s annual celebration of all things fossilized.

 
Puppet drama ‘Anomalisa’ surprisingly human

It’s a moving, troubling look at one man’s existential crisis, the powerful grip of loneliness and the mundanity and despair of everyday life. But “Anomalisa” probably will be remembered, at least by the few of you who’ll see it, for one thing: puppet sex.

A La Carte: Dining events and news for Jan. 21-27, 2016

The M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to commemorate the Year of the Monkey with a Chinese New Year celebration set to include dragon and lion dances, festive decorations and special menu items starting at 5 p.m. Feb. 8.

These are apparently the top-rated bars in Las Vegas

Check-in app Foursquare released its state-by-state list of the most popular bars in 2015 based on check-in patterns and reviews from its users, but something didn’t make sense about Nevada.

Four UNLV football recruits to visit this weekend

With national signing day fast approaching on Feb. 3, the UNLV football team only has a few more scholarships available in their 2016 recruiting class, which is ranked No. 2 in the Mountain West conference by Rivals.com and No. 65 in the nation.

Jury convicts former Las Vegas pastor in sex assault case

A former Las Vegas pastor, who prosecutors said created a church as an outlet to rape several minor girls, was convicted on 15 counts Thursday of sexual assault with a minor and lewdness with a child.

Mayors meet Homeland Security secretary over funding concerns

Mayors Carolyn Goodman of Las Vegas and Andy Hafen of Henderson met with Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson on Thursday in a major push by Nevada officials to address what they see as data “deficiencies” that could cost the Las Vegas area crucial security funding.

Search for county child welfare director ongoing

It’s been more than six months since Clark County’s child welfare leader resigned amid repeated criticism of her leadership, and county officials are not in a rush to get a permanent replacement.

Celebrity announcers — while sometimes lame — merely entertainment

One of the corniest, but harmless, publicity stunts done at racetracks is to have a celebrity try to call a horse race. On Sunday, former UNLV quarterback and now ESPN sports personality Kenny Mayne gave it his best shot at Santa Anita Park.

Route 91 Harvest Festival lineup announced

The Route 91 Harvest Festival will return to Las Vegas this fall with headliners Toby Keith, Brad Paisly and Luke Bryan, the festival announced Thursday.

Women’s influence shows everywhere at SHOT Show

Women’s influence on the firearm and hunting industries is reflected everywhere at the 38th annual Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show, or SHOT Show, at the Sands Expo and Convention Center this week.

Entertainment Diet: Mark Hall-Patton

Las Vegas offers a seemingly endless array of entertainment options. With so many things to do, it can often be difficult to decide where to go. To help you out, Entertainment Diet asks prominent Las Vegans how they spend their free time. This week, Mark Hall-Patton proves he’s no dusty old museum piece.

Police had to escort kicking balls, air-pressure gauges to Patriots-Chiefs game

The kicking footballs for last Saturday’s AFC playoff contest between the Kansas City Chiefs and New England Patriots were initially forgotten at a Boston hotel and had to be escorted by police to Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, according to published reports.

Recycled Percussion pushes into more visual comedy

After five years in town, Recycled Percussion finally became a show that’s not about drumming, but about the guys who wield the sticks.

Pope overturns tradition, includes women in foot-washing ritual

Pope Francis on Thursday overturned centuries of tradition that banned women from a foot-washing service during Lent, upsetting conservatives and delighting women’s rights activists.

9 ways adults can really act like kids in Las Vegas — PHOTOS

It would be nice to take a break from being an adult every now and then, and at a few places in Las Vegas, you can. The traditionally adult-oriented city hides some ways to let loose for those young at heart.

 
Amazon will give you a refund for that hoverboard you bought

Amazon is now offering full refunds on any hoverboards sold on the site, including in the U.S. and Canada. The refunds are a response to the rash of fires and falls that have plagued the popular two-wheeled balance boards.

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