The Nevada Supreme Court, which oversees the Foreclosure Mediation Program, has several times in the past 18 months updated program rules in response to concerns that have arisen, but bank officials and homeowners say the program still has problems that must be addressed.
Jeanne Bullock parted with her grand piano. Now, she might lose her home. The longtime local musician was forced to ship her beloved piano to a music store in Maryland owned by her brother. Like others facing foreclosure, she is short on cash.
An anonymous gambler hit the Megabucks jackpot Friday at CityCenter’s Aria, winning almost $12.8 million. The winner had played $6 in a Megabucks slot machine at Aria when the jackpot hit.
Although Clark County is still mired in a recession and the real estate market is in a deep funk, more than 280,000 homeowners could see their tax bills go up this year.
The long-failing North Las Vegas Housing Authority is ready for its tombstone. The public housing agency, infamous in recent years for its poor management and misuse of federal funds meant to help the city’s neediest residents, is officially no more. In December it folded into the much larger Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority, a year later than officials originally hoped.
“It’s just heartbreaking,” said Judy Roman, whose houseboat was totaled and whose security camera recorded the fire.
Dennis and Ashley Prince had a young baby together before they were killed in early April, and the child is now the center of another guardianship dispute.
Diaja Smith and Jacoby Robinson face murder and child abuse charges. They were arrested after their son’s body was found in a dumpster near downtown Las Vegas.
A rodeo bull hopped a fence surrounding an Oregon arena and ran through a concession area into a parking lot, officials said.
