Las Vegas has learned plenty in 5 years of Life is Beautiful

Five years of Life is Beautiful have provided many lessons about how to make life a little more bearable for downtown Las Vegas residents when a broad swath of their neighborhood is closed off and brimming with a menagerie of revelers.

UNLV roundup: Men’s golf team seventh at Olympia Fields

Shintaro Ban finished at 6-under-par 204 Sunday to place third and help the 12th-ranked UNLV men’s golf team take seventh at the Fighting Illini Invitational in Olympia Fields, Illinois.

 
Top Emmy prizes go to ‘Veep, ‘SNL,’ ‘Handmaids Tale’

The dystopian vision of “The Handmaids Tale,” the deeply cynical Washington comedy “Veep” and the ever-topical “Saturday Night Live” won top series honors Sunday in an Emmy Awards ceremony that took almost nonstop aim at President Donald Trump in awards and speeches.

Zinke wants to trim Gold Butte, other national monuments

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke is recommending that six of 27 national monuments under review by the Trump administration be reduced in size, with changes to several others proposed.

Ravens give QB DeShone Kizer, Browns bettors a headache

Despite five turnovers by Cleveland, a 7½-point underdog, it was driving for a possible back-door cover before turning it over on downs at the Baltimore 23 with 32 seconds left in a 24-10 loss.

Opa! Las Vegas Greek Food Festival celebrates 45 years

The aromas of oregano, sizzling meat and strong coffee wafted through the Greek Food Festival on Sunday as the Las Vegas event marked its 45th year.

Officials say Las Vegas Valley needs to be ready for disasters

Las Vegans do not have to worry about the type of hurricane conditions that recently rocked communities in Florida and Texas, but safety officials said valley residents should be prepared for other types of disasters.

Thousands die waiting for Social Security disability benefits

More than 1 million Americans await a hearing to see whether they qualify for disability benefits from Social Security, with the average wait nearly two years — longer than some of them will live.

Rookie Cody Glass again notches 2 assists in Golden Knights’ win

Golden Knights top draft pick Cody Glass had a pair of assists in the Knights’ 9-4 win over the Vancouver Canucks. The performance comes on the heels of Glass’ goal and two assists in a 4-0 win over the Los Angeles Kings’ rookies last week.

Mars research crew leaves Hawaii habitat after months of isolation

Six NASA-backed research subjects who have been cooped up in a Mars-like habitat on a remote Hawaii volcano since January emerged from isolation Sunday. They devoured fresh-picked tropical fruits, vegetables and a fluffy egg strata after eating mostly freeze-dried food during their isolation.

Local lender says dont gamble with your mortgage

Games of chance — that’s what Las Vegas tourists come to enjoy, along with world-class hotels, dining and recreation, of course. Gambling is the lynchpin that allowed Vegas to carve its place in history. But if you’re a Las Vegas local, you already know you don’t need to rely on “chance” to find prosperity. It’s happening all around us in virtually every part of the economy.

Velveteen Rabbit owner savors creative vibe of Juhl

“I’m calling it ‘Death Wish,’” said Pamela Dylag, Juhl resident and co-owner of the Arts District’s hottest bar, Velveteen Rabbit, commenting on her latest handcrafted cocktail. Mischievously mixing just the right amounts of gin, myrtle berry, rosemary gomme syrup, sherry and apple bitters to fashion a custom elixir for the bar’s seasonal fall cocktail menu, Dylag impishly adds the final touch — a piece of sugar paper on which is written the mystifying message, “You’ve been poisoned.”

Lennar offers homes in two Summerlin villages

Lennar, one of 11 homebuilders building and selling in Summerlin, offers homes in two distinct neighborhoods in the master-planned community: Oluna in The Cliffs village and Delano in The Paseos village.

One Las Vegas offers Wellington Hills design

When it comes to style and sophistication, the Wellington Hills floor plan at One Las Vegas takes upscale condo living to a whole new height. This 2,098-square-foot residence is the perfect fit for those who want to come home to ultra-relaxation and beauty.

Ice Cream Sunday to be held at Providence

Providence is inviting the public to join its hurricane relief efforts during Sunday’s free Sunny 106.5 Ice Cream Sunday at the northwest Las Vegas community. Bottled water sales during the family event will benefit the Red Cross in its continuing support for victims of natural disasters.

The Ogden at the center of Life is Beautiful

The Ogden in Downtown Las Vegas will once again be in the center of it all when the Life is Beautiful festival returns, Sept. 22-24. Residents of the 21-story condominium tower, located within the footprint of the festival, are looking forward to the whirlwind of activity featuring music, food, arts and learning.

Christopher Homes opens Vu in MacDonald Highlands

When Chris Stuhmer bought just under 40 acres of hillside property in MacDonald Highlands in 2005, he had a vision.

Condos, townhomes opening in Summerlin

Builders are targeting Summerlin with luxury townhomes and condos, and the master-planned community is also seeing an influx of attached homes that’s making it more affordable as well.

Tips for sprucing up home before market

Start by parking across the street from your home and considering potential buyers’ first impressions. Could the lawn benefit from a little fertilizer? Are the bushes trimmed? Is the garage door kept closed? Might a couple of showy annuals add sparkle when in season?