Star Wars grosses more than $1B in less than 3 weeks

Disney-Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” has cleared the $1 billion milestone in worldwide grosses in less than three weeks.

Violent protests erupt in Iran, social media apps blocked

The largest protests to strike Iran in nearly a decade continued unabated Sunday, despite a government move to block access to Instagram and a popular messaging app used by activists to organize, with even President Hassan Rouhani acknowledging the publics anger over the Islamic Republics flagging economy.

North Las Vegas water specialty store recognized

If Steve Meunier’s plans had panned out, you’d know his name already. The North Las Vegas water store owner five years ago designed what he calls the Hope System, an off-the-grid water-purification system, solar-powered generator and water-pumping system all in one.

Colorado deputy killed Sunday morning during ‘ambush’

A man fired more than 100 rounds at sheriff’s deputies in Colorado early Sunday, killing one and injuring four others, before being fatally shot himself in what authorities called an ambush.

World rings in 2018 with fireworks, festivities, prayers

From spectacular fireworks in Hong Kong and Australia to a huge LED lightshow at the world’s tallest building in Dubai, a look at how the world is ringing in 2018.

Change the locks after you sell the home

You’re right, of course. Sellers should turn over all keys to the buyers. Then, prudent new homeowners should call a locksmith promptly to make the changes.

Can HOAs regulate residential solar panels?

Over the past several years, Nevada news outlets have been abuzz with stories related to the state’s rooftop solar energy boom, the phase out of “net metering” incentives in 2015, and the industry’s subsequent decline.

Housing veterans launch Paragon Life Builders

The boutique residential home building firm Paragon Life Builders was started in 2015 and is responsible for 18 finished homes around the valley from Lake Las Vegas to Mountain’s Edge. And although that number may be modest by comparison, it will likely quadruple in 2018, according to the company’s principals, Mo Seebeck and Eric Tan.

David R. Tina named Realtor of the Year

The Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors presented its annual awards this month to some of its leading members, including David R. Tina, who was named GLVAR’s Realtor of the Year.

Las Vegas Raiders top sports story in 2017 in a very big year

“Now it’s real, right?” Nevada governor Brian Sandoval said in November after scooping real dirt onto a ceremonial shovel during groundbreaking for a stadium the NFL’s Oakland Raiders will christen in 2020 when they move to Las Vegas.

Officials may approve more bollards along Las Vegas Strip

During their first meeting of 2018, Clark County commissioners will ease their way into 2018 with a relatively light agenda highlighted by bollards.

Sexual misconduct top news story of 2017

The wave of sexual misconduct allegations that toppled Hollywood power brokers, politicians, media icons and many others was the top news story of 2017, according to The Associated Press’ annual poll of U.S. editors and news directors.

Sexual harassment dominates news cycles in 2017

Whether 2017 becomes a historical turning point in workplace sexual harassment will remain speculation until time passes and historians look at the long haul.

After opposing Trump in 2016, Heller feeling closer to president

Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev., readily admits he “wasn’t one of the biggest supporters” of President Donald Trump during the 2016 election. “I didn’t know him. He didn’t know me.”

 
In Memoriam 2017: Entertainment giants we lost

Rock ‘n’ roll founding father Chuck Berry and Fats Domino, rockers Tom Petty and Gregg Allman, grunge icon Chris Cornell, country superstar Glen Campbell and jazz great Al Jarreau were among the notable figures who died in 2017, leaving a void in virtually every genre of music

Remembering notable Las Vegas figures we lost in 2017

We said goodbye in 2017 to the King of Comedy and a master of insult comedy. We also bid farewell to a former teen idol, two former UNLV coaches and a local civil rights leader.

 
‘Cyborg’ outlasts Holly Holm in UFC 219 main event

UFC women’s featherweight champion Cris “Cyborg” Justino was put to the test by former bantamweight champion Holly Holm in the main event of UFC 219 at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday night.

Roundup: Liberty places third at Wyoming tournament

Julian Strawther connected on six 3-pointers on the way to a game-high 34 points Saturday as Liberty’s boys basketball team routed Bismarck (North Dakota), 77-39, to claim third place at the Energy Classic at Gillette, Wyoming.

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