Backpage.com, affiliated websites seized by feds

Federal law enforcement authorities are in the process of seizing online classified site Backpage.com and its affiliated websites known for listing adult escort services.

 
US hiring slows in March, but job market still looks healthy

U.S. employers added a modest 103,000 jobs in March after several months of robust gains, though the government’s overall jobs report Friday suggested that the labor market remains fundamentally healthy.

How the Golden Knights, UMBC became best friends on Twitter

The Golden Knights Twitter account is already known for their personality in their tweets. Now, they’ve paired up with another very famous sports Twitter account, and they may have become best friends.

Historical home in east Las Vegas lists for $680K

What is considered a historical home in a city as young as Las Vegas, barely a hundred years old? It’s where midcentury modern is about as dated an architectural style as you can find — and new again, simultaneously?

RESALE HOME SALES FEB. 15-21

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.

GLVAR to move to new home this month

In case they didn’t know already, members of the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors now understand how their clients feel when they move into a brand-new home.

Dow tumbles 572 points as China tariffs loom over stock market

Stocks ended the week the way they began it: tumbling as investors worry that tariffs and harsh words between the U.S. and China will touch off a trade war that derails the global economy. That came with the U.S. considering duties on an additional $100 billion in goods imported from China.

Summerlin’s new companies drive home sales

The master-planned community of Summerlin has long been known as one of the best places to live in Las Vegas with scores of neighborhoods featuring homes in all prices ranges and an abundance of amenities throughout its 22,500 acres. A new trend to move the workplace closer to home is driving the relocation of many businesses, large and small, to the community, simultaneously fueling home sales in Summerlin, ranked in 2017 by RCLCO as the nation’s fourth best-selling master-planned community.

Grand opening set for Strada home April 7

A brand-new model home will debut April 7 at Pardee Homes’ Strada neighborhood in Henderson’s Inspirada master-planned community. Grand opening events are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Warmington offers new phases in the southwest

Warmington Residential is welcoming spring with a fresh selection of homes at three of its neighborhoods in southwest Las Vegas. Beginning this weekend, new phases will be offered at Westbury, Ridgehaven and Rockpointe. These three neighborhoods offer a variety of single-family detached and attached homes with prices starting from the low $300,000s.

Local builders in the doghouse for a good cause

This year, Southern Nevada Home Builders Association have created doghouses to help raise money for its No. 1 charity, HomeAid of Southern Nevada. Traditionally, the trade group builds playhouses for children. This year, they opted for what they call “Barkitecture.”

 
Oklahoma teachers want more after lawmakers OK 2 bills for schools

Oklahoma lawmakers approved an additional $40 million for public schools Friday, but the head of the state’s largest teacher’s union said it was going to take more than that to end a walkout that has led to five straight days of school closures.

Sandoval aligns against Trump plan for National Guard on border

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval on Friday opposed President Donald Trump’s proposal to send thousands of National Guard troops to the Mexico border to help fight illegal immigration and drug trafficking.

Massachusetts gambling regulators ratchet up Wynn inquiry

Massachusetts casino regulators are stepping up their inquiry of Wynn Resorts in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations that led to the departure of the company’s former chairman, Steve Wynn.

Chapman is delivering extra armor for Army Day

April 6 is recognized as Army Day, and Chapman Chrysler Jeep in the Valley Automall will celebrate the holiday and honor those who serve by highlighting Chapman’s Military Incentive Program and the 2017 Overland Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 6×6.