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Mesquite’s Asian dining scene entered a new chapter with the opening of 88 Seats, an experiential Chinese restaurant debuting Friday, Feb. 13, inside Virgin River Casino & Lodge, celebrating Lunar New Year with surprise red envelope fortunes for select guests. Located next to the Virgin River Cafe, the 1,887-square-foot restaurant, designed by Ukrainian-Chinese architect … [Read more...] about 88 Seats opens at Virgin River Casino & Lodge
Obituary: Robert Emmett O’Neill, Jr.
Robert Emmett O’Neill, Jr., 88, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was born on April 28, 1937 in Charleston, South Carolina, to Robert Emmett O’Neill, Sr. and Rebecca Louise Spencer O’Neill. On April 25, 1967 he married the love of his life, Marlene Davis, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bob grew up in Charleston where he developed a deep love for the … [Read more...] about Obituary: Robert Emmett O’Neill, Jr.
Obituary: Rita Marion Brinker
Rita Marion Brinker, 77, of Jackson, Michigan, died February 15, 2026. Rita taught college prep science and math classes at Moapa Valley High School in Logandale NV, including AP biology, AP chemistry, and AP physics. She also taught 4 levels of computer programming. She really enjoyed traveling, photography, scrapbooking and especially her family. After retiring she … [Read more...] about Obituary: Rita Marion Brinker
Missionary: Dantzel Park
Hermana Dantzel Park has returned home from serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in the Arequipa Peru Misson. She spoke in her Ward February 22, 2026 in the Whipple Chapel. Dantzel is the daughter of Brandon and Camrin Park of the Vista Ward, Mesquite East Stake. Welcome Home! … [Read more...] about Missionary: Dantzel Park
Missionary: Evia Toone
Sister Evia Gwen Toone has returned after serving her mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in the Texas Lubbock Mission. She spoke in her Ward, February 22, 2026.in the Whipple Chapel. Evia is the daughter of Ryan and Kena Toone of the Vista Ward, Mesquite East Stake. Welcome Home! … [Read more...] about Missionary: Evia Toone
February 25, 2026
Southern Nevada Health District to host community meeting
The Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) will host a public outreach and informational meeting to share details and gather community input on proposed septic system regulations aimed at protecting public health and the environment. The regulations, which have not been comprehensively updated since 2009, address inspection, permitting and maintenance standards for … [Read more...] about Southern Nevada Health District to host community meeting
The Southern Nevada Health District is at it again
They are proposing dramatic new requirements for Septic systems. Septic systems naturally add Nitrogen to the soil. If the SNHD determines that nitrogen levels are too high, they are proposing to have the ability to require homeowners to replace their septic tanks with an expensive Nitrogen reducing system. Of course, the massive expense will be paid for by the … [Read more...] about The Southern Nevada Health District is at it again
Obituary: Kristine Kay Utgard
Kristine Kay Utgard, 73, passed away February 9, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. She was born October 17, 1952 in Portland, OR to Melvin Fredolf Ojala and Janette Adelene Westmoreland. She met the love of her life, Charles Dana Utgard, in middle school, and they were married August 31, 1974 in Portland, OR. Shortly after, they both enlisted in the United States Air Force and were the … [Read more...] about Obituary: Kristine Kay Utgard
