Knock, don’t honk

There are happy ways to wake up in the morning: the sound of a cheery CD in the alarm clock, a dog that knows when it’s time to strap on the feed bag or a better half that hits the shower before you do.

Jeeps built for purpose, not fun

Most people think little about Jeep’s glorious past when they meet one on the highway or spot one in a Chrysler showroom.

Mercedes-Benz SUV evolves

If you thought the prolific lineup from Mercedes-Benz covered all the bases, it appears there’s room for one more body and a lean and trim one at that. Enter the 2010 GLK compact sport utility vehicle.

Hot rodders to help Santa deliver toys

Santa is teaming up with the Las Vegas Cruisin’ Association Saturday to distribute toys collected during the club’s month-long annual drive to benefit needy Las Vegas Valley children and families.

Smart Party

Smart center Las Vegas held a grand opening celebration on Dec. 10 and invited guests included all members of the smart reservation list. Smart car accessories were raffled off throughout the evening while guests test drove the cars and socialized. Guests also enjoyed a smartini bar with drinks named after each of the car models such as the Purple Passiontini. Guests Sheila and Carl Marcello, from left, visit with Jesika Towbin, director of operations for Towbin Automotive Group.

Chapman Dodge salutes veterans

Chapman Dodge is committed to recognizing the service of U.S. veterans. The dealership honors soldiers by offering special discounts, hiring recently returned soldiers and helping to sponsor programs that honor veterans.

Wildcats on rise, hungrier for win

Over the past decade, a University of Arizona football fan’s entire smack-talking arsenal has consisted of a couple of sentences:

HORSE RACING

TODAY AT HOLLYWOOD PARK

IN BRIEF

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Numbers, history on Cougars’ side

I’m no expert on football. At Provo High School I played in the orchestra and wrote for the school paper. The flag-football team I captained during PE class lost every game. But what I lack in sports knowledge, I make up for in loyalty. I grew up in the shadow of “Y” Mountain and have been a solid BYU fan as long as I can remember.

Prep events canceled for second straight day

For the second straight day Thursday, the Clark County School District postponed its entire schedule of athletic events because of a rare snowstorm in Southern Nevada.

Big league dream comes true

Tim Neverett had been disappointed so many times, he had all but given up on his dream of being an announcer in the major leagues.

Similarities striking for Arizona, UNLV

Mike Stoops arrived in town with his Arizona football team Tuesday evening, put the Wildcats through a snow-flurried practice the following morning, stepped inside the Lied Athletic Complex at UNLV and answered questions about his program’s first bowl game in a decade.

Rebels in search of marquee win

On only a few occasions this season has UNLV coach Lon Kruger been impressed with his basketball team.

Controversial CHRB chief will be tough act to follow

Richard Shapiro’s resignation this week as chairman of the California Horse Racing Board caught everyone by surprise. He had just been appointed to a second four-year term by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Reno thumps Desert Pines in Gorman tourney opener

The Reno boys basketball team might not have the star power of a season ago with standout Olek Czyz now at Duke. But the Huskies still showed Desert Pines why they are the defending Class 4A state champions.

ON TV/RADIO

BASKETBALL

City hall hearing postponed

There was supposed to be a public hearing Wednesday on Las Vegas’ plans for a new city hall, but problems with the proposal spotted by critics of the project meant the hearing had to be delayed.

LV hopes to capitalize on federal stimulus package

Las Vegas city leaders have always insisted that big-ticket projects downtown, such as a new city hall, will pay for themselves by attracting more development, new residents, businesses and tourists.

Magician assistant injured onstage

An assistant for magician David Copperfield was injured onstage in view of the audience during a Wednesday show and now is recovering from surgery for multiple arm fractures and facial injuries.

Man killed in scooter crash

A 58-year-old North Las Vegas man riding a scooter died Thursday after his scooter collided with a trailer being towed by a truck on Decatur Boulevard south of Vegas Drive, Las Vegas police said.

‘Hey dude, ain’t none of us going anywhere’

There is a flip side to tourists getting snapshots of themselves in the snow at the Welcome to Las Vegas sign, children crafting Snow Angels and skiers anticipating great conditions this weekend on Mount Charleston. It’s a law of nature.

Mortgage woes causing some to walk away

You know the financial outlook is glum when the mortgage brokers who arrange loans have quit paying their own debts.

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