Vino Rosso might solve riddle for Kentucky Derby bettors

Trainers point to have their runners primed to peak on the first Saturday in May, and the biggest upside for that performance comes from Todd Pletcher’s stable and in particular Vino Rosso.

Nevada State College building tops higher-ed wish list

Three of Nevada’s college campuses are making way for new classroom, lab and office space to prepare students for careers in engineering, education and health sciences.

Mid-major superstar embraces the lights in Las Vegas

Lawrence, a 5-foot-8-inch who starred at tiny Mercer University in Macon, Georgia, is competing for a roster spot with the Aces, who acquired her contractual rights from the Minnesota Lynx on draft day last month.

Local homebuilders find post-recession footing

When the Las Vegas real estate market cratered during the Great Recession, all lenders and homebuilders took their lumps. For local builders, some of whom who had spent decades as prominent players and contributors to the local community, the sting could be felt even more deeply.

Country in the Park returns to Mountain’s Edge

Get ready for a day of country fun with the return of Country in the Park to Mountain’s Edge to be held May 12. Jerrod Niemann headlines the free, family-friendly outdoor concert and festival, and will be joined by “American Idol” winner Trent Harmon, up-and-comer Ben Rue and local favorite Thrillbilly Deluxe. The event will be from 2 to 8 p.m. at Exploration Park, near the southwest Las Vegas master plan’s entrance.

Pardee marks 65th anniversary by planting trees

A 24-inch Red Push Pistache tree was planted in the center of Henderson’s Morrell Park on Arbor Day, April 27, as part of the city of Henderson’s annual Arbor Day event.

Local lender says city is thriving

When so many things are all going right at the same time, it’s tough to pinpoint one particular cause for all that good fortune. Such is the case for Las Vegas, where for the past few years and projected for several to come, economic activity, jobs and a rising population are driving growth in virtually every corner of the city. Not surprisingly, the demand for homes is experiencing a corresponding rise in popularity.

Affinity in Summerlin sells 100th home

Affinity by William Lyon Homes in Summerlin Centre, located west of the 215 Beltway on West Charleston Boulevard, is resonating well with buyers and recently marked its 100th new home sale.

Cadence closes on its 800th home

The master plan, which was recently named one of the top 50 selling communities in the U.S. by RCLCO and John Burns Consulting, recently closed on its 800th home. And in 2018, the community is showing no signs of slowing down.

Animal lover upset about proposed HOA rule

It is obvious from this email that you are very passionate about animals and they certainly need our protection. You need to review the community covenants, conditions and restrictions, as you would generally find some statement pertaining to pets. If they allow at least two pets, to make any changes would require an amendment approved by the homeowners, which generally would require at least a 67 percent approval.

$6.77M Lake Las Vegas home to open this fall

Lake Las Vegas has unveiled what’s dubbed its most luxurious community in the development’s third and final phase that introduces the North Shore with contemporary-style homes.

Effort to push CCSD superintendent candidate may have backfired

Admiration and support for Chief Academic Officer Mike Barton were almost universal, but in a twist that could have come from a Shakespearean tragedy, Barton’s supporters may have caused his downfall.

Giuliani should ‘get facts straight’ on Stormy Daniels, Trump says

President Donald Trump suggested Friday that Rudy Giuliani, the aggressive new face of his legal team, needed to “get his facts straight” about the hush money paid to porn actress Stormy Daniels just before the 2016 election. Giuliani quickly came up with a new version.

 
It’s not ‘Canelo,’ but Gennady Golovkin returns to ring

Gennady Golovkin, the WBA/WBC/IBF champion, will attempt to tie Bernard Hopkins’ record of 20 consecutive successful middleweight title defenses when he fights Vanes Martirosyan on Saturday.

Family finds home, lifestyle at Inspirada

When Realtor Julieanna Edge and her husband, Billy, decided to move to Southern Nevada in 2015, their research ran the gamut and included resale homes and new-construction communities in all corners of the valley.

3 women allege harrassment, sue Charlie Rose and CBS News

Three women who worked with Charlie Rose have filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against CBS News and the television journalist. The lawsuit was filed Friday in New York.

$3.3M contract to fix 19 water wells, reservoirs approved

The 19 water wells and reservoirs serving North Las Vegas will be fixed over the next three years under a $3.3 million contract approved Wednesday by the City Council.

Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel to face new trial in 1975 killing

In a stunning reversal, the Connecticut Supreme Court on Friday vacated Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel’s murder conviction and ordered a new trial in connection with a 1975 killing in wealthy Greenwich.

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