Japanese cultural fest brings traditional dance to Las Vegas

Dancers celebrated their ancestors during the Japanese Buddhist Obon Festival held Saturday at Clark High School, where a crowd of attendees watched and joined in the dance, ate traditional Japanese food and perused crafts for sale.

 
Children flip, kick, twirl at Las Vegas synchronized swimming show

At the Baker Pool, synchronized swimmers and divers performed choreographed routines Saturday morning as part of the All-City Synchronized Swimming Show, where children showed off the kicks, flips and twirls they learned over the course of a 9-week-long City of Las Vegas aquatics program.

 
2 arrested after woman oversees texts about molesting kids

A preschool teacher buckled in for the two-hour flight from Seattle to San Jose noticed something on the cellphone screen of a fellow passenger that set off alarms. According to police, the unnamed woman began following along as the man in the seat ahead swapped messages about sexually molesting children.

Who had the better Las Vegas concert: Ed Sheeran or Slayer?

It was a knock-down, drag-out fight for the discerning concertgoer’s dollar on Friday night when British pop superstar Ed Sheeran sold out T-Mobile Arena while thrash greats Slayer packed The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel a few miles up the street at the very same time.

Children gather for triathlon named for Sandy Hook victim

Nearly 500 children showed up Saturday to swim, bicycle and run in the fourth annual statewide Race4Chase youth triathlon, the finale of a summer fitness program founded by the family of a boy killed in the Sandy Hook shootings.

 
Las Vegas artist transforms trash into art

The makings of Steven Spann’s art — the raw materials of his imagination — lay scattered around a showroom space in Building A of the World Market Center.

Nate Schmidt to receive $4.45M after arbiter rules

Nate Schmidt went to binding arbitration Thursday and on Saturday was awarded $2.15 million for the upcoming season and $2.3 million for 2018-19 after both sides were unable to reach their own deal.

Choose a superhero style vacation destination

Returning home from the latest blockbuster superhero movie may give you the urge to be the next Tony Stark or Bruce Wayne, and in some ways, you can.

 
‘Reorganized’ Clark County schools prepare for new year

When the Clark County School District welcomes students back on Aug. 14, some parents will see few differences. But behind the scenes, the nation’s fifth-largest school district will have undergone some very dramatic changes.

Unpacking the reorg: Q&A on parents’ most pressing questions

We asked for your most-pressing questions on the Clark County School District’s reorganization and you responded. Here are answers to some of the most common ones we received.

Las Vegas workers buy into direct selling

Amelia Cooper, 33, showed up to her friend’s house on a Thursday night prepared to eat, drink, socialize, and spend up to $50 to support her new friend’s side gig: PlunderDesign.

Shiplap makes a comeback

If you’re one of the many home decor enthusiasts who enjoy watching Chip and Joanna Gaines on HGTV’s “Fixer Upper,” you’ve probably heard the term “shiplap” numerous times. This old-school building material is enjoying an extended moment in the spotlight due to its affordability, versatility and durability — and exposure on such a popular television channel.

Friendly Ford salesman points out features of F-150

There are ample reasons for the success of the 2017 Ford F-150 Series truck. From the performance package to the interior of the four-door version, Ford has done its homework in creating the best-selling truck for the past 40 years.

Wingback chair: A timeless classic

There are countless occasional chairs available today. But there’s little doubt that the most enduring design of all is the wingback chair, with its history dating back to the late 17th century.

Oxalis can be difficult to control in Bermuda grass

Q: We have a very lovely and well-tended hybrid Bermuda lawn. This past fall, and now this summer, it has been invaded by a weed called oxalis. What are your suggestions for killing this weed and not damaging our lawn?