Summerlin

Rough second half too much for Palo Verde to overcome at Sollenberger Classic: high school football: Panthers are flagged for 119 penalty yards, manage just 44 yards of offense in second half to drop opener; Sunday, August 19, 2012; By Ray Brewer; The Palo Verde High football team stood in silence Saturday in the north end zone at the University of Phoenix Stadium watching their opponents celebrate at midfield. Desert Vista High of Arizona was presented the trophy for winning the annual Sollenberger Classic.

Tivoli Village developers planning another Summerlin-area retail center: Thursday, August 2, 2012; By Eli Segall; The developers of Tivoli Village plan to bring another shopping hub to the Summerlin area. EHB Cos. and IDB Group USA said they’re planning to build a 200,000-square-foot retail center at West Sahara Avenue and South Hualapai Way. It’s expected to open next year.

Summerlin HOV construction to cause lane, ramp closures: Monday, July 16, 2012; By Paul Takahashi; The Nevada Department of Transportation is notifying drivers of lane and ramp closures occurring this week while construction crews build the Summerlin High Occupancy Vehicle flyover connector near U.S. 95 and Summerlin Parkway.

Youth baseball player will be part of MLB all-star festivities: Youth Sports:; Friday, July 6, 2012; By Ray Brewer; Summerlin’s John Howard Bobo spent the past few days online voting for Las Vegas’ Bryce Harper to be in this year’s Major League Baseball all-star game. John Howard, a 10-year-old youth baseball standout, will be part of the festivities at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City while competing in the Aquafina Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run National Finals and desperately wanted to meet his idol.

Maestro orchestrates workout for seniors' bodies and minds: Monday, June 11, 2012; By Conor Shine; With a commanding flick of his wrist -- a motion perfected during a career leading some of the world’s finest symphonies -- conductor David Dworkin focused the attention of a group of 30 Henderson seniors on the tip of his baton. ...

Couples share ideas to keep marriages going strong: Thursday, June 7, 2012; By Conor Shine; In America, the average length of a marriage is about 11 years. But for Herb Lowe and his wife, Bonnie, 11 years was just a warm up. The couple, who have been married 70 years, celebrated their commitment Wednesday afternoon with a song and a dance at the Las Ventanas retirement community in Summerlin.

Retirement community toasts couples’ combined 937 years of marriage: Living Las Vegas:; Thursday, June 7, 2012; By Conor Shine; When Marilyn Steege traveled to Nellis Air Force Base with the Clark County sheriff’s office for a training session in the 1960s, she met a strapping young airman named Herb.

Two dead after auto accident in Summerlin: Sunday, April 15, 2012; By Jackie Valley; A car ran a stop sign early Sunday morning in Summerlin, striking another vehicle and killing its two occupants, Metro Police said.

Hot import: Dom DeMarco's pizza: Thursday, April 5, 2012; By Brock Radke; It’s difficult to temper expectations when a famous restaurant from a famous city opens an outlet in your town.

Intruder killed in Summerlin identified as Las Vegas teen: Wednesday, March 21, 2012; By Jackie Valley; The backyard intruder fatally shot by a Summerlin homeowner Tuesday morning has been identified as a Las Vegas teen, according to the Clark County Coroner's Office.

Backyard intruder shot, killed in Summerlin, Metro reports: law enforcement:; Tuesday, March 20, 2012; By Jackie Valley; Gunfire erupted Tuesday morning in a normally quiet Summerlin neighborhood as a homeowner fatally shot an intruder in his backyard, Metro Police said. Metro spokesman Bill Cassell said the male homeowner called 911 at 9:25 a.m. to report the incident in the 2100 block of Spurs Court, near Hualapai Way and Sahara Avenue. The homeowner told detectives he fired shots at the male, who he believed was trying to break into his home through the backyard, Cassell said.

Scott family drops lawsuit against Metro Police over Costco killing: Tuesday, March 13, 2012; By Gregan Wingert; After nearly two years of legal proceedings, the family of Erik Scott — a 38-year-old who was shot and killed at a Costco store by police on July 10, 2010 — has dropped its lawsuit against Metro Police.

Toddler hospitalized after near drowning in west valley: Saturday, February 18, 2012; By Aida Ahmed; A toddler is in serious condition after nearly drowning in a pool in the west valley, Las Vegas Fire and Rescue reported.

Opening of planned $20 million water park pushed back to spring 2013: Friday, February 3, 2012; By Conor Shine; The planned May opening of a water park in the southwest valley has been delayed to the spring of 2013. Developers announced plans for Splash Canyon, near the Las Vegas Beltway and Sunset Road, in November and said it would be open for Memorial Day 2012.

Where does a president stay in Las Vegas? Small, eco-friendly hotel hosts guest-in-chief: Friday, January 27, 2012; By Gregan Wingert; If you’re the president of the United States and are in Las Vegas, where do you spend the night? If you’re Barack Obama, you stay at the Element — an eco-chic, environmentally friendly hotel some 13 miles from the Strip.

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