Ryan Blaney rides wind to Pennzoil 400 pole position

Ryan Blaney, who joined Roger Penske’s high-profile team during the offseason, won the pole position for Sunday’s Pennzoil 400 with a speed of 191.489 mph.

 
UFC 222 weigh-in staredowns — VIDEO

After making weight earlier in the day, the fighters competing at UFC 222 faced off with their opponents one last time before they battle in the octagon on Saturday, March 3.

Snowboarder dies at Lake Tahoe resort as storm slams region

A snowboarder was found dead Friday at a Lake Tahoe ski resort after a blizzard packing winds gusting to nearly 150 mph over the ridge tops dumped 3 feet of snow in the mountains, shutting down area highways, canceling school in Reno and closing state offices throughout northern Nevada.

2018 Sierra Vista Girls Track Capsule

The Mountain Lions bring back three-fourths of their 3,200-meter relay team that finished third in the Class 4A state meet.

Powerful storm pounds East Coast, at least 5 killed

An 11-year-old boy in New York state is the fifth person reported killed by downed trees in a fierce winter storm bringing high winds and heavy rain to the East Coast.

 
Discovery of California family living in desert shack stuns officials

The mounds of trash, old toys and furniture caught the attention of a Southern California sheriff’s deputy passing through the desert earlier this week. As he approached, he spotted a hovel cobbled together with plywood and plastic sheeting.

Police detective turned Las Vegas zookeeper Pat Dingle dies at 71

Pat Dingle capped his career as a North Las Vegas police detective by helping to catch a serial killer, and then he operated what everyone knew as the Las Vegas zoo on Rancho Drive for more than three decades.

Downtown Summerlin to hold spring concert series

Just in time for spring, Downtown Summerlin, the retail/dining/entertainment and sports destination in the heart of the Summerlin, announces a four-week spring concert series. Festivities take place Wednesday evenings starting March 7 through March 28 on The Lawn. The events are free, family-friendly and open to the general public.

Inspirada inspires healthy lifestyles

Inspirada, the eighth top-selling master planned community in the country, collaborates with the city of Henderson to offer recreation leagues in a variety of sports for all ages from youth to adult, including football, soccer, softball, tennis and bocce.

Somerset Academy opens in Skye Canyon

Skye Canyon, a 1,700-acre master-planned community in northwest Las Vegas, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for Somerset Academy’s Skye Canyon campus on Feb. 20. The was held at Skye Canyon Park. Somerset Academy board members, faculty, and local dignitaries were attendance. Parents interested in the campus were able to talk with Somerset officials after the ceremony.

Rooftop solar rebounds; still faces challenges

Southern Nevada homeowners, who install photovoltaic solar panels on their rooftops, can harvest the abundant sunlight that shines on the Mojave Desert more than 300 days a year to generate electricity for their homes and even for their personal transportation.

Former North Las Vegas city manager blames firing on ‘personal vendetta’

As she heads into a public hearing on Wednesday to explain her version of events, former North Las Vegas city manager Qiong Liu again said she was fired over a “personal vendetta” for trying to terminate the employment of a close associate of Mayor John Lee.

Las Vegas Ballpark holds groundbreaking ceremony

The Howard Hughes Corp., the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, community leaders, Major League Baseball executives, and hundreds of loyal fans broke ground on Feb. 23 on Las Vegas Ballpark, a 10,000-person capacity baseball stadium that will be the future home of the Las Vegas 51s, the city’s professional baseball team. The team, a member of the Pacific Coast League and a Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets, is wholly owned by The Howard Hughes Corp.

College sweethearts buy first home at One Las Vegas

Aaron and Samantha Merchak met at the University of Maryland, fell in love and eventually tied the knot in Pennsylvania. In 2016, they checked another milestone off their list when they bought their first home together, joining the resident family at One Las Vegas, the high-rise, twin-tower condominium community on the south end of Las Vegas Boulevard.

Pardee prepares to open Indigo in northern valley

A late April grand opening is planned for Pardee Homes’ Indigo in the northern rim of the Las Vegas Valley off Revere Street and south of the newly opened on/off ramp at Revere Street on the 215 Beltway.

Georgia could face backlash after punishing Delta over NRA act

Georgia lawmakers’ decision to punish Delta Air Lines for publicly distancing itself from the National Rifle Association was an extraordinary act of political revenge.

Tips on fixing up the house before the sale

Some brokers feel the condition of a house can make a difference of as much as 10 percent in the eventual sale price, or at the least determine how long it’s likely to stay on the market.

RESALE HOME SALES: Jan. 18-24

Editor’s note: Listings include the resale home’s parcel number. The address listed is the homebuyer’s mailing address and not the actual location of the resale home. About 90 percent of these addresses reflect the home purchase. Check the parcel number to make sure. Also, a few transactions do not reflect the market value of the homes. The information is provided by Accudata, a local research firm. For the complete listing, visit RJRealEstate.Vegas.

2018 Ram 1500 Rebel takes the stage at Chapman

The Ram 1500 Rebel Crew Cab, which has America’s highest owner loyalty of any half-ton pickup as recognized by HIS Markit, is now at Chapman Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram. From the power-coated bumpers to the 33-inch all-terrain tires, the Ram truck makes a commanding statement.

Friendly Ford sales consultant highlights 2018 Edge SUV

The 2018 Ford Edge sport utility vehicle at Friendly Ford has three engine options, all paired with six-speed automatic transmissions with SelectShift capability. Available engines include the 2.0-liter Ecoboost with 245 horsepower; the 2.7-liter Ecoboost with 315 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque; and the 3.5-liter Ti-VCT V-6 with 280 horsepower and 250 pound-feet of torque.

Findlay earns Acura Precision Team award for fifth straight year

The Acura Precision Team distinction is an exclusive award for select dealerships that deliver outstanding client experience and achieve operational excellence. Findlay Acura was one of only 83 dealerships nationwide that earned the honor for 2017.

Nate Schmidt, James Neal miss Golden Knights’ game

Golden Knights defenseman Nate Schmidt missed his first game of the season Friday. Schmidt and forward James Neal did not play Friday against the Ottawa Senators at T-Mobile Arena because of undisclosed injuries.

 
Guard Sam Merrill carries heavy load for Utah State

Utah State sophomore guard Sam Merrill averages 35.3 minutes, but has the production to match the time on the court. The Aggies host UNLV at 6 p.m. Saturday.

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