East Coast weather affects Las Vegas flights
A day after Southern Nevada experienced near-record high temperatures, winter weather afar is resulting in flight cancellations at McCarran International Airport.
4-year-old calls 911 to save pregnant mother
Calise Manning is being called a hero for helping her pregnant mother and calling 911 operators in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Small drone flies onto White House grounds
The U.S. Secret Service recovered a small drone known as a “quad copter” on the grounds of the White House early on Monday, but there was no immediate danger from the incident, the White House said.
Northeast storm brings flight cancellations around US
The Northeast is bracing for a storm that is throwing off travel plans not only on the East Coast, but around the nation. More than 3,000 flights have already been canceled.
Bob Dylan’s new album comes free inside next AARP magazine
Attention, Bono: Here’s an old-school way to give away a free album. Bob Dylan is sending seniors free copies of his latest album, tucking 50,000 copies into the next edition of AARP The Magazine.
Brady scandal, props big parts of Super Bowl spectacle
A few days ago, Tom Brady’s future was shrouded in uncertainty. Would he flee the country or confess to the hideous modern-day NFL crime of deflating footballs for a big playoff game?
Nevada looks to change economic incentives
With Nevada’s economy rebounding and unemployment numbers greatly improved, state officials are looking beyond just job creation to laying the groundwork for a whole new economy based on high-tech.
Miss Nevada becomes runner-up Miss Universe
A 22-year-old business student and model from Barranquilla, Colombia, was named Miss Universe on Sunday at the annual beauty pageant, beating out 87 other contestants from around the globe.
11 of the world’s coolest runs (with 1 in Las Vegas)
No longer is it enough to simply lace up your running shoes and pant your way through a marathon.
‘Birdman’ takes home top prize at SAG Awards
“Birdman” nabbed the top prize of the night at the 21st annual Screen Actors Guild awards, winning best cast in a film.
Ex-UNLV aide Tim Grgurich undergoes heart surgery
Former UNLV assistant and head coach Tim Grgurich is recovering in a Los Angeles hospital after having two separate procedures to clear blockages in his heart late last week.
Millions of Americans in path of ‘potentially historic’ storm
A monster snowstorm is expected to slam into the Northeast on Monday and Tuesday, dumping what could be up to 3 feet of snow in Boston and New York, along with freezing rain and strong gusts possibly reaching hurricane level.
Johnny Depp’s ‘Mortdecai’ his third flop in a row
Clint Eastwood’s “American Sniper” continued its box office dominance this weekend, picking up $64.4 million and steamrolling over everything in sight, including Johnny Depp.
UNLV project looks at tastemaking wardrobes of show business power couple
Corinne Entratter Sidney has had a lifelong love of fashion — and a collection to boot. With help from experts at UNLV, 800 pieces, including some from her late husband, director George Sidney, are being divided into collections and offered to new homes, such museums.
CCSD expands special programs, limits busing options
Clark County School District officials continue to flesh out the details of their evolving transportation plans for students attending next year’s expanded magnet programs.
Ever wanted a Corvette with an actual jet engine? It’s for sale
The sound of a jet engine fills the air as heat ripples blur the pavement behind it where that hot exhaust is pouring out.
Tour companies can still apply to dive sunken bomber at Lake Mead
The original deadline was Friday, but officials at Lake Mead National Recreation Area decided to extend it after just one company applied.
Sunday morning bicycle crash proves fatal
The Saturday and Sunday bicycle accidents are not related, Metro spokesman Jesse Roybal said, but were in nearly the same location.
Despite Uber petition, service is still illegal in Nevada
To Uber, the ride-sharing transportation network company, and its legion of fans, it’s an easy fix.
Browns’ Gordon fails drug test, faces 1-year suspension
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon failed another drug test and will be subject to a one-year suspension, ESPN.com reported Sunday.
Man found dead with gunshot wound identified
The coroner’s office did not release the official cause and manner of death on Sunday.
Coroner determines man’s death was suicide
Police found his body and suspected suicide after responding to a suspicious person call about 8:08 a.m. in the 300 block of North 28th Street.
Delaying healthcare enrollment could hurt your kids
Sign-ups have mostly run smoothly in the current open-enrollment session, but some of Nevada’s most vulnerable citizens still face issues getting covered.
Yankees execs reportedly rejected A-Rod’s apology attempts
Alex Rodriguez made attempts to meet face-to-face with New York Yankees executives to apologize and clear the air but he reportedly was told, “We’ll see you in spring training.”
Woman whose body was found near Stratosphere identified
Cause of death was not available Sunday morning, but the coroner’s office reported Saturday that there were no obvious signs of foul play.
Rifle found in Great Basin park a worldwide sensation
People everywhere really, really want to know more about this gun.
A Las Vegas rescue dog is bound for Puppy Bowl
Keno, a wire hair Terrier mix recently dropped off at the Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, will compete MVP — Most Valuable Puppy.
$45 to see the mayor? State of the city fees draw criticism
If you want to be in the room as your mayor lays out his vision for the city’s future, get out your credit card — at least if you live in Henderson or North Las Vegas.
7 ways to get an 800 credit score
Good credit is a lofty goal, but what about perfect credit? Securing the best three-digit FICO score can save hundreds of thousands of dollars during your lifetime. With FICO scores ranked from 300 to 850, reaching the top of the pack — the so-called “800 Club” — is a goal few consumers achieve.
King Tut’s beard was knocked off, crudely glued back on
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo acknowledged on Saturday that one of its greatest treasures, the mask of King Tutankhamun, had been crudely glued back together after being damaged, but insisted the item could be restored to its former glory.
UNLV shakes off recent losses with close win
The Rebels, a talented if rudderless bunch, had somehow slipped to 1-5 coming into Saturday.
ISIS demands release of convicted terrorist for Japanese hostage
The Islamic extremist group’s latest grisly communication drew international condemnation and left Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe wrestling with the unfolding crisis.
Local Musicians Union books new Strip shows
Frank Leone never thought he’d have two 30-piece orchestras on the Strip again.
CSN names building for former president
Paul Meacham was the first African-American to serve as president in the Nevada System of Higher Education, serving nine years at CSN. Because of his long list of achievements, he is expected to be recognized Friday with the Student Services Building on the West Charleston Campus being named for him.
Churches keep momentum going after holiday rush
With Christmas services in the rearview mirror and many New Year’s resolutions already broken, church attendance might seem a likely target for seasonal lethargy come January. But local churches keep up the pace to convince people to be year-round parishioners.
Rebels escape with improbable comeback in OT
Dribbling two steps to his left, Patrick McCaw threw up a floater with his right hand. It was a shot with a high degree of difficulty, and if it missed, UNLV was going to hit its lowest point in almost 20 years.
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Small drone flies onto White House grounds
The U.S. Secret Service recovered a small drone known as a “quad copter” on the grounds of the White House early on Monday, but there was no immediate danger from the incident, the White House said.
East Coast weather affects Las Vegas flights
A day after Southern Nevada experienced near-record high temperatures, winter weather afar is resulting in flight cancellations at McCarran International Airport.
Northeast storm brings flight cancellations around US
The Northeast is bracing for a storm that is throwing off travel plans not only on the East Coast, but around the nation. More than 3,000 flights have already been canceled.
Sports
Gamble pays off as Team Irvin wins Pro Bowl
Matt Ryan threw the winning score on a fourth down to give Team Irvin a dramatic 32-28 victory over Team Carter in the NFL Pro Bowl on Sunday.
Myles headlines big recruiting weekend for UNLV
Cornerback Jay’Onn Myles chose UNLV over Baylor, one of four recruits to commit to the Rebels over the weekend.
Ex-UNLV aide Tim Grgurich undergoes heart surgery
Former UNLV assistant and head coach Tim Grgurich is recovering in a Los Angeles hospital after having two separate procedures to clear blockages in his heart late last week.
Entertainment
Bellagio conservatory celebrates Chinese New Year
Commemorating the Year of the Yang — which simultaneously honors the Goat, Sheep and Ram — the display features 22,000 flowers in vibrant reds and golds, focusing on the symbol of the Goat.
Bob Dylan’s new album comes free inside next AARP magazine
Attention, Bono: Here’s an old-school way to give away a free album. Bob Dylan is sending seniors free copies of his latest album, tucking 50,000 copies into the next edition of AARP The Magazine.
‘Birdman’ takes home top prize at SAG Awards
“Birdman” nabbed the top prize of the night at the 21st annual Screen Actors Guild awards, winning best cast in a film.
Business
Nevada looks to change economic incentives
With Nevada’s economy rebounding and unemployment numbers greatly improved, state officials are looking beyond just job creation to laying the groundwork for a whole new economy based on high-tech.
Scientific Games will move its corporate headquarters to Las Vegas
Lottery giant Scientific Games Corp., which acquired two slot machine manufacturers in the past 18 months, announced Monday it would move its corporate headquarters from New York to Las Vegas.
Golden Gaming to merge with Lakes Entertainment, acquires Maryland casino
Slot machine route operator Golden Gaming announced Monday it will merge with Minnesota-based Lakes Entertainment.
Nation and World
Small drone flies onto White House grounds
The U.S. Secret Service recovered a small drone known as a “quad copter” on the grounds of the White House early on Monday, but there was no immediate danger from the incident, the White House said.
Northeast storm brings flight cancellations around US
The Northeast is bracing for a storm that is throwing off travel plans not only on the East Coast, but around the nation. More than 3,000 flights have already been canceled.
Miss Nevada becomes runner-up Miss Universe
A 22-year-old business student and model from Barranquilla, Colombia, was named Miss Universe on Sunday at the annual beauty pageant, beating out 87 other contestants from around the globe.
Opinion
LETTERS: UNLV basketball coach Rice needs to go
To the editor:
EDITORIAL: City Hall doesn’t want vote on soccer stadium
Talk about moving the goal posts. City Hall is determined to subsidize a downtown soccer stadium the public doesn’t want to pay for. So determined, in fact, that city officials are actively working to deny voters the opportunity to kill the project.
‘On the threshold of a major transformation’
As we enter 2015 and start the spring semester, I am excited about what lies ahead for UNLV. I also am honored and humbled to serve as the 10th president of the university and appreciate the opportunity afforded me by the Board of Regents and Chancellor Dan Klaich.
Life
Grandma still knows best about flu
Given that the flu vaccine we have this season isn’t quite as effective against the flu as we might have hoped, here are some tips for coping should you fall victim to it.
Ever wanted a Corvette with an actual jet engine? It’s for sale
The sound of a jet engine fills the air as heat ripples blur the pavement behind it where that hot exhaust is pouring out.
Getaways Calendar: February 2015
Western communities celebrate the joys of winter with festivals, athletic events and a very famous cowboy poetry showcase.
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Education Notebook, Jan. 29-Feb. 4, 2015
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Health-related news and events from across the Las Vegas Valley.
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