Summerlin offers variety of designs

Nearly 100 home floor plans are selling in four villages in Summerlin: The Ridges, The Vistas, The Mesa and Summerlin Centre.

Summerlin residents go for tennis

Summerlin residents are enrolled in the community’s tennis clinics scheduled this fall at The Arbors Tennis & Play Park, considered Summerlin’s official tennis headquarters.

Discovery Days returns this year

It is Discovery Days at Mountain’s Edge, with events held throughout September and October that will feature mountain bike races and two 5K walks/runs to benefit local charities. Now in its second year, these events include a variety of promotions and incentives offered by participating builders on new homes available throughout the community.

Agency offers assistance to first-time buyers

Q: I know people are saying it’s a great time to buy a home right now. But with the credit crunch, are there any down payment assistance programs left out there? Do I now need to come up with 20 percent down to buy something?” — Craig J., Las Vegas

Aliante Park to hold fundraiser

The first Annual Family Fun Day/Fundraising Picnic for Medtyme Emergency Medical Relief Association will be held on Sept. 13, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Nature Discovery Park located in Aliante’s master-planned community in North Las Vegas.

‘Dirty Bird’ drops off his perch

Maybe he was getting an early start on Sunday’s tailgate party for the lowly Atlanta Falcons, who open the season at home against those perennial losers, the Detroit Lions.

Injury overshadows Centennial’s victory

While Centennial celebrated its 24-20 road win over Green Valley on Friday night, heads were hanging on the other sideline, and not just because of the loss.

Rebels put focus on Utes QB

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah State’s quarterbacks didn’t overwhelm UNLV with talent last weekend, but they might have exposed some weaknesses in the Rebels’ defense.

RedHawks to stay close against Wolverines

Michigan is making major changes this year under new coach Rich Rodriguez, and those changes might be slow in coming.

ON TV/RADIO

BASEBALL

Legacy gets mix of power, speed

The power of Prince Oroke provided the perfect complement to Deshae Edwards’ speed in the Legacy backfield on Friday night.

Grizzlies’ wait worth it

Forced to wait an extra week to begin its football season, Spring Valley took out its frustration on Desert Pines.

Jets-Miami becomes must-see

All along, Chad Pennington figured to be the starting quarterback in the New York Jets’ season opener. He just never expected to be on the opposite sideline.

IN BRIEF

MOTOR SPORTS

Safety of students near railroad tracks a matter of money

A formal investigation to determine whether safety measures should be put in place between Desert Oasis High School and the Union Pacific Railroad tracks was approved this week by the Public Utilities Commission.

Woman dies after stabbing

An argument between two women in the reception area at Bally’s turned deadly early Friday when one of them stabbed the other in the throat and fled.

Indigent defense, caseload limits are focus of hearing

As Clark and Washoe counties explore the need for caseload limits for public defenders, Nevada officials and national groups are calling on the Legislature to fund indigent defense services across the state.

Heavy metal on ice since early 1900s, experts find

CARSON CITY — Reno scientist Joe McConnell was not particularly surprised when he discovered high traces of pollution embedded in ice taken in southern Greenland.

Fernley considers new building rules

FERNLEY — Developers would face new requirements if they build homes or commercial buildings near the aging Truckee Canal in Fernley under a proposal being considered by the Truckee-Carson Irrigation District.

IN BRIEF

ONE STILL MISSING

Gulbis to swing into ‘Apprentice’

Donald Trump let the cat out of the bag this week: golfer Natalie Gulbis of Lake Las Vegas is heading for his NBC show “The Apprentice.”

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