UNLV graduate wants to open first cat cafe in Las Vegas

Rhiannon Gladney, a 2016 economics graduate from UNLV, wants to add Las Vegas to the list and help lower feline euthanasia rates. Gladney has been raising money and organizing pop-up adoption events in an effort to open a nonprofit cat cafe in the southwest Las Vegas Valley called Meow or Never.

Casino operator Penn National to buy Pinnacle in $2.8B deal

Casino operator Penn National Gaming Inc. said on Monday it would buy Pinnacle Entertainment Inc. in a cash-and-stock deal valued at about $2.8 billion, cementing its position as the leading U.S. regional gaming operator.

Man arrested after trying to get onto US military base in England

U.S. military personnel fired shots on Monday as they stopped a man who tried to force his way into a British military base used by the U.S. Air Force, police said, although a security source said it was not thought to be a terrorism incident.

Homebuilders tap Kent Lay as 2018 president

The Southern Nevada Home Builders Association and its HomeAid Southern Nevada chapter installed their 2018 slate of officers and directors during the Installation and Awards Luncheon, sponsored by CAMCO, on Dec. 7 at the Four Seasons Hotel.

Pultes Reverence gets national silver

Reverence, a 300-acre village developed exclusively by Pulte Homes in the master-planned community of Summerlin, has been recognized by the National Association of Home Builders National Sales and Marketing Council as a Silver Award Honoree for Master-Planned Community of the Year.

Pardee offers move-in-ready homes in Henderson

A limited number of move-in-ready homes are available at two Pardee Homes neighborhoods in Henderson — Pivot and Horizon Terrace South.

Paseos village opens adventure play-themed park

The master-planned community of Summerlin boasts more than 250 parks of all sizes that contribute to its hallmark outdoor lifestyle. The newest park to join the lineup is Fox Hill Park in The Paseos village, a park like no other in the community that features interactive equipment sure to capture the imagination of kids and adults. The park’s special features include more than 20 play structures including a 32-foot climbing tower, a “live wire” zip line, a giant climbing structure known as The Orange Beast, a frisbee golf course, a variety of colorful balls in all sizes perfect for climbing, grass mounds for free play, custom swings, a custom climbing fort and a spinning machine.

2018 looking good for Juhl

If there was ever an opportune time to purchase a home in Las Vegas, it’s now. While the economy and housing market is never a guarantee, growing buzz and tangible data are proving Las Vegas to be the nation’s No. 1 market for real estate in 2018, according to a recently released report by realtor.com .

The de-Tuscanization of Las Vegas

The rebound in the Las Vegas housing market from the downturn has seen a transition to a design that is more modern and contemporary. That means cleaner homes that are more open with fewer walls and kitchens built for entertainment.

Chris Bishop named 2018 GLVAR president

Chris Bishop assumes the mantle as president of the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors on Jan. 1, but the origins of his feat started more than two decades ago.

REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

The Wolff Co. has broken ground on Revel Vegas, a new senior apartment community. The development is expected to open in 2018.

Defining short-term rentals may get harder

More than one court case has ruled in favor of the short-term rentals, stating that they are not a business use prohibited by the CCRs.

GLVAR gets into the spirit of giving

While this may be the season most closely associated with giving, members of the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors have been in an especially giving mood throughout the year.

 
At least 3 dead in Amtrak derailment in Washington state

An Amtrak train making the first-ever run along a faster new route hurtled off an overpass south of Seattle on Monday and spilled some of its cars onto the highway below, killing at least three people, injuring dozens and crushing two vehicles, authorities said.

Twitter cracking down on hateful images and symbols

Twitter has begun enforcing stricter policies on violent and abusive content like hateful images or symbols, including those attached to user profiles.

Jose Andres targets new eSports Arena on Strip

The new Esports Arena at the Luxor, which is set to open in early 2018, will feature food by José Andrés. The celebrity chef’s company, ThinkFoodGroup, has partnered with Allied Esports to design a gaming-inspired food and beverage menu for the venue.

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