Son arrested after stabbing family pet: 'I like to hurt dogs'
Jeremy Espiritu gave police a simple, cold-blooded reason for slitting the throat of his family’s dog.
Twain excited for Great Santa Run
Downtown today, 10,000 to 15,000 people are expected to dress like Santa and run a 5k (or walk a mile) in the Las Vegas Great Santa Run. Shania Twain is grand marshal, and she’s bringing family.
Police await details of northeast valley child death
The Las Vegas police abuse and neglect detail is waiting for the autopsy results of a child who died two days before Thanksgiving in unclear circumstances.
Barrel racer Taylor back in NFR after 15-year absence
Fallon Taylor was fortunate enough to make her NFR debut at age 13 in 1995 — when she finished sixth in the world — and qualified for four straight NFRs before giving up barrel racing to become a professional model.
UNLV president fires back at claims women, minority staff overlooked
UNLV President Neal Smatresk on Friday said he was “offended” by a letter sent by eight faculty members to Nevada higher education leaders claiming that women and minorities are overlooked and under-promoted at the university.
Arizona police: Kindergarten teacher sold drugs to undercover officer
A kindergarten teacher at Havasupai Elementary School texted an undercover narcotics officer Friday before leaving the school on a break to sell him drugs, according to police in Lake Havasu City, Ariz.
'Sound of Music,' Underwood a hit for NBC
A total of 18.6 million viewers tuned to Thursday night’s live three-hour telecast of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, according to the Nielsen company.
Judge at disciplinary hearing: Lots of things he'd do differently
Without rendering a decision, the Nevada Commission on Judicial Discipline wrapped up a week-long hearing Friday into allegations suspended Family Court Judge Steven Jones mishandled a relationship with a prosecutor who appeared before him.
Harry Reid's older brother Don dies at age 85
Don Reid, the brother of U.S. Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada, passed away on Thursday, the senator’s office confirmed. He was 85.
Judge sentences foster mom to 100 days for baby's bathtub drowning
A sentencing turned combustive Friday when the defendant’s angry husband dropped an F-bomb and stormed out of the courtroom as his wife complained about getting jail time for the drowning of her foster baby.
Game film serves purpose in rodeo, too
Team ropers at the National Finals Rodeo embrace the technological side of sport as much as anyone, relying on wives and girlfriends to use iPads and video cameras during practice runs while taping how a cowboy’s horse might begin a run and how the steer its chasing reacts.
Kingman suspect: Beer call trumps arrest call
The need for a final beer didn’t prevent the surprise arrest of a bank robbery suspect in northwestern Arizona on Thursday.
Titus scuttles Nevada 'Reagan Peak' proposal with a House bill
A proposal to name the peak of Frenchman Mountain after former President Ronald Reagan has been scuttled, and all it took was an act of Congress.
Harmon Hotel gains reprieve from demolition
The unfinished and unwanted Harmon Hotel at CityCenter received a one-week reprieve from demolition on Friday.
Nye County deputy arrested after domestic disturbance
A Nye County Sheriff’s deputy was arrested Thursday evening after police say he broke into his estranged wife’s home and held her captive there.
Fry's Electronics still at least a year away from Boca Park site
Listen up Las Vegas — it’ll be at least a year before the new Fry’s Electronics is finished in Boca Park.
22-year-old guilty of racketeering in online identity theft scheme
A 22-year-old Phoenix man was convicted Friday of racketeering and conspiracy charges for his role in a cybercrime enterprise known as Carder.su.
9 ways to survive this weekend's chillpocalypse
It’s no snowmageddon, but lows in the 20s? Come on. We expect better than that from Las Vegas.
Nevada health insurance exchange shows slightly improved numbers
Improved, but far short of the ultimate goal. That was how new numbers from Nevada’s health insurance exchange looked on Friday. Almost 5,000 Nevadans have confirmed qualified health plan selections through the marketplace.
Some UNLV faculty women say campus is stuck in 'Mad Men' days
Women and minorities have been overlooked and underpromoted by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, according to a letter written by eight faculty members who call for the return of former UNLV president Carol Harter as acting president because of her willingness to address these issues.
CenturyLink launches 1 Gbps Internet service in Las Vegas
Superfast residential Internet hit west and northwest neighborhoods on Thursday.
'Cannibal sandwiches' making people sick, health dept. not surprised
“Cannibal sandwiches,” an appetizer featuring raw, lean ground beef served on cocktail bread, may be a Wisconsin tradition, but health officials say they are not healthy, citing that more than a dozen people who became ill after consuming them.
Man arrested at Greyhound station after shots fired at guards
Las Vegas police arrested a Texas man Thursday night after multiple shots were fired at the Greyhound bus station on Main Street.
Couple accidentally handed bag of cash at McDonald's drive-thru
A suburban Nashville couple got more than they expected in their to-go order in a McDonald’s drive-thru: A bag of cold cash.
In Case You Missed It: Epic wedding crashed by ninjas, knights and Jimmy Hart
A Florida couple hosts the most epic of geek weddings featuring the likes of Iron Man, Batman and devious bellhops.
Kunzer-Murphy gets UNLV job, three-year contract
The Nevada Board of Regents on Friday took “interim” off Tina Kunzer-Murphy’s title, giving the new UNLV athletic director a three-year contract.
U.S. gets tough draw in World Cup: Germany, Portugal, Ghana
Defending champion Spain will play its opening World Cup game against the Netherlands, a repeat of the ill-tempered 2010 final. The United States was drawn in the toughest group with Germany, Portugal and Ghana.
Man buys tank, slams into guardrail learning to drive it
Oregon State Police ticket a man for crashing his newly purchased tank into a guardrail, twice.
Dramatic video shows BASE jumper survive failed jump
An Ohio BASE jumper is recovering after a poor parachute opening left him spinning out of control into a cliff wall in Utah.
BCS path clear for Seminoles, Buckeyes
Truth is stranger than fiction, especially in college football. The first half of that sentence is a Mark Twain quote. The best coach in the nation, Nick Saban, probably would agree with both halves after failing to take Auburn to overtime and looking like a jackass in the process.
NORM Q&A: Holly Madison, not slowed down by motherhood, pursues some big plans
Holly Madison wants the best of both worlds: balancing motherhood with her love of entertainment.
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PHOTO: Gov. Sandoval Commemorates Pearl Harbor
Gov. Brian Sandoval joined Chuck Harton of the Navy League Reno Council to place a wreath on the USS Nevada memorial Friday in Carson City in honor of today’s 72nd anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor that brought the U.S. into World War II.
Power outage affecting 7,500 homes in Summerlin area
Approximately 7,500 homes near Ft. Apache and Flamingo Roads are experiencing a power outage, according to NV Energy.
UNLV president fires back at claims women, minority staff overlooked
UNLV President Neal Smatresk on Friday said he was “offended” by a letter sent by eight faculty members to Nevada higher education leaders claiming that women and minorities are overlooked and under-promoted at the university.
Sports
Busches reflect on bounce-back season
They were in the same room Thursday, and that meant something.
San Francisco surges in second half, deals Lady Rebels fourth straight loss
Claudia Price grabbed a rebound of a missed free throw and scored with 21 seconds remaining to lift San Francisco to a 62-61 home win over the UNLV women’s basketball team on Friday night.
Bowl picture still cloudy for Rebels, Mountain West
As it waits for a potential bowl invitation, UNLV has taken on the attitude of former Fresno State coach Pat Hill of wanting to play anybody, anywhere, anytime.
Entertainment
'Chalk Boy' hits every note of compelling story
From the moment you walk into the theater, you are in the environment of Clear Creek, Wash., where the play “The Chalk Boy,” presented by Cockroach Theatre, takes place.
'Sound of Music,' Underwood a hit for NBC
A total of 18.6 million viewers tuned to Thursday night’s live three-hour telecast of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, according to the Nielsen company.
Just Rollin' owner hangs up food truck keys to open Matteo's Gourmet Cafe
After about of year of operating the food truck Just Rollin’, Matthew Meyer is settling down with his brick-and-mortar restaurant, Matteo’s Gourmet Cafe. Though the cuisine of egg rolls and tacos he once offered at his truck is expected to be different, Meyer is excited for the next chapter as a business owner.
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Opportunity Village Engelstad Campus to host 'The Nativity'
For four nights only, the Opportunity Village’s Ralph & Betty Engelstad Campus is set to be transformed into a mini Jerusalem to bring good tidings of great joy this holiday season. The Las Vegas Redrock Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a collection of Summerlin congregations, plans to host “The Nativity” at 6 p.m. Dec. 11, 6 and 7 p.m. Dec. 12 and 6, 7 and 8 p.m. Dec. 13-14 at the campus, 6050 S. Buffalo Drive.
Henderson/Anthem Neighborhood News, Dec. 10-16, 2013
Henderson City Councilman Sam Bateman is scheduled to host a Neighborhood Connection meeting at 6 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Henderson Multigenerational Center, 250 S. Paseo Verde Parkway. Bateman is expected to be joined by Henderson Mayor Andy Hafen and city staff members who will go over updates and take questions from residents.
Things to Do in Sunrise/Whitney, Dec. 10-16
Find things to do in the Sunrise/Whitney area.