Soloists, corps step up for Nevada Ballet

James Canfield, Nevada Ballet Theatre’s new artistic director, works to assure that everything is beautiful at the ballet. And the all-Balanchine performances Friday and Saturday night were in keeping with that objective.

Rebels hope little change is big fix

UNLV is turning back the clock one year and going to a four-guard lineup, hoping the shake-up will help turn the Rebels in the right direction. UNLV (17-6, 5-4 Mountain West Conference) will attempt to stop its third two-game losing streak of the season when it hosts Texas Christian (13-10, 4-5) at 7 p.m. today at the Thomas & Mack Center.

Rougeau vows to keep his cool with refs

UNLV senior Rene Rougeau has one regret, and it was an act that might have made the difference between winning and losing. Because of it, he vows to “stop whining” to officials.

UFL sets October kickoff

Las Vegas was officially given its United Football League team Monday, but the city will have to share it with Los Angeles for at least a year.

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BASEBALL

ON TV/RADIO

BASKETBALL

Reid applauds NV Energy for shelving Ely coal plant

NV Energy on Monday announced that it is postponing development of a $5 billion coal-fired power plant at Ely until technology for capturing and storing carbon dioxide pollution becomes commercially feasible, probably for 10 years or more.

Unclaimed property fund rises in worth

CARSON CITY — State Treasurer Kate Marshall produced an economic stimulus plan of sorts on Monday, telling legislators that several of them are on a list of Nevadans owed money or other items of value from an unclaimed property account — but they first must file a claim.

Two Las Vegas men sentenced in tax scheme

Two Las Vegas men were sentenced to 37 months in federal prison for their role in a tax scheme that brought in $7 million, money they used for their personal benefit, announced the U.S. Department of Justice last week.

Three valley schools to get ’empowerment’ money

Three public schools will each receive $50,000 in additional annual funding for the next three years, enabling them to become “empowerment schools,” officials with the Clark County School District announced Monday.

Buckley bill aims to slow foreclosures

CARSON CITY — Assembly Speaker Barbara Buckley introduced a bill Monday that she estimates could reduce the number of foreclosures of owner-occupied homes in Nevada by about 12,970.

School officials to consider pool plan

The Clark County School District budget is tighter than a Speedo, but the School Board on Thursday could approve $2 million for a new swimming pool.

Schools secured after gunshots

Four Clark County School District campuses were placed on lockdown for more than three hours Monday after an assailant fired gunshots at a North Las Vegas police officer.

NLV councilman named in trial of former strip club owner

A longtime North Las Vegas City Council member is accused of accepting an “inappropriate” $500 gift from the former owner of the Palomino strip club, a county prosecutor said Monday.

Closure of health care office decried

CARSON CITY — Gov. Jim Gibbons’ proposal to save $1 million by closing the state Consumer Health Assistance Office was challenged Monday by lawmakers who noted the office has saved Nevadans $30 million in health care expenses since it opened in 2000.

Late compromise halves Nevada’s potential share of education funds

CARSON CITY — The amount of money Nevada potentially could secure for public and higher education through the federal economic stimulus plan was cut in half as part of a late compromise in the U.S. Senate, according to an analysis obtained Monday.

Storm dumps 27 inches of new snow on Mount Charleston

A weekend storm that brought cooler weather and more than half an inch of rain to the Las Vegas Valley also brought 27 inches of fresh snow to Mount Charleston and smiles to at least one ski resort operator.

Straight talk could not save late actor

Even in death, or especially in death, Heath Ledger wins awards, nabbing the British Oscar (the Bafta) on Sunday night. But another great actor died last year and fades from memory. Brad Renfro played Josh in “Ghost World,” Marty in “Bully,” Todd in “Apt Pupil” and young Mark in “The Client.”

Good for the goose?

The Kingsmill Resort & Spa in Williamsburg, Va., offers “relaxation, recreation” and “one incredible vacation” opportunity, according to its Web site.

IN BRIEF

NEW YORK

Furniture dealers put on happy face despite down economy

The World Market Center doesn’t release attendance figures, but reported advance registration was down. And foot traffic Monday, the first day of the four-day event, appeared thinner than at previous markets. Despite smaller numbers, the furniture industry put on a charming smile for the World Market Center’s winter market event.

Analyst says default likely for Hooters

Hooters Hotel could default on its $130 million bond in the next few months if the current operating environment doesn’t improve quickly, according to a bond analyst’s Monday note to investors.

Forecast grim for Southern Nevada

The Southern Nevada Index of Leading Economic Indicators declined for the third straight month, dropping to 127.96 in January as every data series showed negative percentages from a year ago.

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