Man licked by dog, gets rare blood infection in Wisconsin

A Wisconsin man was preparing for additional surgeries after having part of his legs and forearms amputated because of a dog lick that led to a rare blood infection, his wife said Thursday.

Penn National Gaming pursuing deals with sports leagues

Eric Schippers, senior vice president for public affairs for Penn National Gaming, said Thursday the company has has been holding discussions with the NBA, MLB, NHL and PGA.

 
Man who harassed Yellowstone bison arrested at Glacier National Park

An Oregon man who was caught on video harassing a bison in Yellowstone National Park was arrested in Glacier National Park in the third disturbance in less than a week at a national park, officials said Friday.

William Hill expanding as sports betting competition takes off

William Hill, the U.K.-based bookmaker, announced it has signed sports betting agreements with a dozen casinos in the U.S. and is in talks with more operators. The announcement comes five days after GVC Holdings signed a $200 million joint venture with MGM Resorts International.

Cards, notes sent after Las Vegas shooting are on display

The messages — plaintive, defiant, encouraging, empathetic — appear on a poster sent to Southern Nevadans by, the poster says, “the Pulse family and all of Orlando” during the weeks following the Oct. 1 Route 91 Harvest festival shooting.

Motorcyclist killed in Henderson crash identified

Vincent Modesto Turturro, 66, was struck by a vehicle that turned into his path about 7:10 p.m. Monday at Paseo Verde Parkway and Carnegie Street, Henderson police said in a release.

Summerlin showcases Reverence

Pulte offers 23 floor plans in the village of Reverence on the north end of the community. Reverence, developed exclusively by Pulte Homes, features a beautiful natural setting created by the topography of the area.

Cadence adds Toll Brothers to roster of builders

Cadence is ranked 12th in the nation for sales with builders continuing to purchase land in this fast-growing Henderson master-planned community.

Vegas buzz draws Californian to One Las Vegas

Bob Croasdale has lived in San Diego for more than three decades, most recently in a 1,800-square-foot home overlooking a picturesque golf course. When one of his employees moved her family to Las Vegas for a better quality of life, he started to wonder what the Vegas buzz was all about. He started exploring and digging around the city, and to his surprise, the benefits of living in the Entertainment Capital of the World started to add up.

Pardee to open Corterra in Henderson

A late August grand opening is planned for Pardee Homes’ Corterra off Horizon Ridge Parkway just east of South Valle Verde Drive in Henderson.

Park House puts finishing touches on pool areas

Park House — a three-story luxury condominium community situated between the Las Vegas Strip and the Summerlin shopping and entertainment hub — has put the finishing touches on an extensive renovation, emerging with a fresh, new look in its lobby and pool areas.

Experts spot downsizing trend in Las Vegas — PHOTOS

Las Vegas developer Rich MacDonald epitomizes the trend among wealthy baby boomers living in or moving to Southern Nevada — downsizing.

Housing market looks a lot like the summer weather

The latest housing market report released by the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors looks a lot like the summer weather in Southern Nevada, with local home prices continuing to heat up from last year at this time while the housing supply stayed desert dry.

Nevada Builder Trade-In Program helps buyers weigh options

Thoughts of buying a brand-new home from a builder are exciting, with finances often becoming the determining factor as to “which home” one can buy. For current homeowners who must sell their current home in order to purchase a new one, figuring out “how much” they can spend can be difficult, especially in the Las Vegas Valley’s real estate market where prices are soaring.

Urban Meyer says he followed protocol for 2015 abuse allegations

Ohio State coach Urban Meyer said Friday he followed proper reporting protocols regarding domestic violence allegations against an assistant coach in 2015, his first extensive comments since he was put on paid leave earlier this week amid a university investigation.

UNLV football training camp recap: Day 1

UNLV senior wide receiver Kendal Keys practiced just a week after his brother, Kenny, fatally shot himself. Also, the Rebels hope to get an NCAA waiver to play transfer cornerback Alex Perry this season.

Judge upholds ruling that gave Clark County teachers a raise

District Judge Rob Bare agrees with the arbitrator’s assessment that the district failed to show it could not pay for the raise sought by the local teachers union during contract talks. The district is weighing whether to appeal.

California office pool wins $543M lottery jackpot

The California Lottery says last month’s $543 million Mega Millions jackpot was won by 11 members of an office pool that played on a whim.