Legislature eyes speed limits, election reforms in Week 6

Deadlines, election reforms, speed limits, out-of-state car registrations and voter photos await lawmakers when the sixth week of the Nevada Legislature gets under way Monday.

Researchers: Stonehenge started as huge graveyard

LONDON — British researchers have proposed a new theory for the origins of Stonehenge: It may have started as a giant burial ground for elite families around 3,000 B.C.

Oklahoma crowd stunned by wrong-basket buzzer-beater

YUKON, Okla. — With a one-point lead, 2.9 seconds to play and possession of the ball, all Hugo High School had to do was inbound the basketball and run out the clock to advance in the Oklahoma state boys’ basketball tournament.

Tips for planning an international vacation

Planning an international trip can be exciting and overwhelming, all at the same time. Deciding which cities or countries to visit, where to stay, what to see and how to get from place to place adds up to a lot of research and planning.

Color, texture and more: Vinyl continues to be America’s most-installed siding

While vinyl siding has historically been the most-used siding material in the U.S., its continuing advancements are allowing even more choice when it comes to two critical qualities desired by homeowners: outstanding curb appeal and low maintenance. Add to this to the growing interest by homeowners to save energy and the increasing green measures being taken by builders, and insulated vinyl siding stands out as a versatile choice.

Iron matters for patients with chronic kidney disease

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major health problem in the United States, impacting more than 25 million Americans, according to the National Kidney Foundation. Kidneys perform many important functions in the body, including regulating and controlling the production of red blood cells. When kidneys are not fully functioning, the production of red blood cells can decline and cause anemia in many CKD patients.

Zags not resting on ranking

Gonzaga reached the top of the college basketball polls for the first time this week. Now, the Bulldogs are playing for another first.

Resale Homes Report

Editor’s note: Listings include the resale home’s parcel number. Occasionally, the address listed is the homebuyer’s mailing address and not the actual location of the home. Check the parcel number to make sure. Also, a few transactions do not reflect the market value of the homes.

Band’s depiction made from LEGOs

The Killers have done Vegas proud in many ways, but there is a secret about the band that bugs the media here and around the world.

Corrections

The time of the signing for former Nevada Gov. Bob Miller’s book “Son of a Gambling Man: My Journey from a Casino Family to the Governor’s Mansion” was incorrect in John L. Smith’s column Friday. The correct time is 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Barnes & Noble store at 2191 N. Rainbow Blvd.

A bad precedent

The request from the Nevada Supreme Court Wednesday asking the Legislative Counsel Bureau to answer a writ of mandamus filed by Steven Brooks may be an ominous sign for the Assembly. If the case actually comes before the court, the Legislature will have a difficult hill to climb.

Rat out the HOA to Health District

Q: Barbara, we live in a small homeowners association in Summerlin that is run as a “mom and pop” operation with one board member who has been running everything for more than 10 years. Several months ago we had a roof rat problem, perhaps due to the trees that overhang the roof.

GLVAR, Green Alliance to host High-Performance Home symposium Wednesday

As part of its push for a more energy-efficient Southern Nevada, the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors, its Green Committee and Energy Star Partners-Green Alliance are inviting real estate professionals and the public to a High-Performance Home symposium scheduled for 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday at the association’s building at 1750 E. Sahara Ave.

Shea Homes at Ardiente to hold grand opening today

Shea Homes at Ardiente, an age-qualified resort-style community in North Las Vegas, is celebrating the opening of the Naples model, the newest design in the Riviera collection, today and Sunday.

Elderly mother should seek legal advice when gifting home

Q: I still have a mortgage but would like to give my house to my daughter. How do I do it? She cannot buy it as her credit is bad. I’m 86 and have to do something before I pass away. — H. H.

Eldorado has two Pardee neighborhoods

For the past two decades, Pardee Homes has been building residences in Eldorado, its master-planned community in North Las Vegas.

Pulte offers financial incentives

Pulte Homes is offering as much as 3 percent in closing costs at three of its new Las Vegas Valley neighborhoods, according to company officials.

Rooftop decks at Maravilla

Ryland Homes is offering a sneak peak and early opportunities for its new Mountain’s Edge collection with pregrand opening pricing and special home-site selection opportunities.

Bill protects employees’ personal online data

CARSON CITY — Members of the Nevada Assembly heard the case Friday for barring employers from requesting private access to most current and prospective employees’ online accounts and credit history reports.

Busy Stewart knows way around LVMS

Tony Stewart not only likes competing at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, he can’t seem to get enough of it.

Patrick already ‘rocked,’ ready to roll Sunday

Going into the wall at Phoenix on Sunday was scary enough for Danica Patrick, but she discovered Thursday night being a spectator can be treacherous as well.

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