Contest and Promotions

Educator of the Month 2014-2015
Educator of the Month 2014-2015
Nominate your favorite educator now!

News

web1_web_SPADAFOR_120914md_007_0.jpg

St. Jude’s Ranch CEO resigns following upheaval

The longtime chief executive officer of St. Jude’s Ranch for Children resigned effective Thursday night, according to the organization’s national board. Christine Spadafor’s resignation follows the resignations of all Nevada national board members for St. Jude’s, which serves abused, neglected and homeless children.
web1_SUNRISE-HOSPITAL_120914EV_001_12.jpg

Henderson man, 78, dies after vehicle rolls over him

The Henderson Police Department is investigating the death of a 78-year-old man who died Saturday. City spokeswoman Kathleen Richards said Thursday that the Las Vegas man was hit by a vehicle about 6:15 p.m. on Feb. 18.

Sports

web1_7041936.jpg

Mayweather-Pacquiao winner to receive special belt

Let’s ignore, for a moment, the fact that both participants in this fight will be able to buy just about any belt or other accessory on Earth with their payout from this fight, but the WBC plans to create a “very special exquisite” belt to be presented to the victor of the Mayweather-Pacquiao megafight scheduled for May 2 at the MGM Grand Garden.

Entertainment

Business

web1_GettyImages_529206299.jpg

Reno’s economy is thriving, but will it continue?

Mike Kazmierski stood at the podium with good news to report to the 400 local businesspeople who had gathered to hear him speak at Reno’s Atlantis Casino ballroom in January. During 2014, 34 companies had relocated to the area. Nearly 4,200 jobs were created, bringing unemployment down to 6.4 percent, a big drop from 2011’s high of 14.2 percent.
web1_-STADIUM-SUIT-FEB05-15_012_5.jpg

Proposal could keep stadium question off June ballot

Las Vegas city leaders are puzzling over a proposed ordinance that would block a citywide vote on a proposed soccer stadium, though the measure set for a City Council vote next week doesn’t actually say that.

Nation and World

Opinion

Life

web1_7032968_12.jpg

6 must-see geological wonders in and around Nevada

From prismatic geysers, to strange rock formations, to little known lakes, Nevada and the deserts just outside it boast strange places just begging to be put on — and immediately ticked off — the bucket lists of anyone who yearns to travel off the beaten path.

View

web1_SFO2LAS.jpg

Cyclists plan to pedal to raise awareness, funds for Three Square

A local military unit, made up of Summerlin residents and one from Centennial Hills, is set to bring the fight against national hunger to the Las Vegas Valley. The unit plans to pedal its way from San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge to Las Vegas, starting in late May, to raise money for Three Square food bank.