Gibbons’ friend denies an affair

CARSON CITY — Reno resident Kathy Karrasch — labeled in court documents as the “other woman” in Gov. Jim Gibbons’ divorce — emphatically denied Wednesday that she ever engaged in any type of sexual relationship with the governor.

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Senate vote targets sexual orientation bias

CARSON CITY — Discrimination based on sexual orientation would be prohibited under a bill approved 19-2 Wednesday in the state Senate.

Suspect taught in Henderson

Charles Richard “Rick” Rogers, a teacher at Garrett Middle School in Boulder City who is accused of sexually assaulting children and possessing child pornography, has taught at two other Clark County schools since 1992: McCaw and Robert Taylor elementary schools in Henderson.

Culinary hits snag on ballot measures

The Nevada Supreme Court won’t force Las Vegas to put two disputed ballot measures before voters June 2, but those promoting the measures still can go to a lower court to seek a legal remedy.

More without a home

Nearly 2,000 more people were homeless in Clark County this year than two years ago, according to the results of a large-scale January homeless count to be released today.

Attorney seeking clarification of law

Before hearing any arguments Wednesday in the case of a Henderson man convicted of beating his wife, Nevada Supreme Court justices wanted to know why they should consider the matter at all.

TV news show highlights void in hospital care

The dire situation faced by cancer patients whose outpatient care was cut off by University Medical Center has been in the news locally for months, but state lawmakers are now scrambling to find a solution in the wake of a report by a national news show.

LaRosa to sing in CSN benefit

The College of Southern Nevada Joe Williams Music Scholarship Fundraiser Concert will be 2 p.m. April 26 at South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

Missing Links

Sometimes moms know best. And even when you’re grown and have your own life, they just can’t resist offering advice. Except these days, moms are using text messages, e-mail and instant messages to convey their wisdom. Witness the cringe-worthy sage advice at www.postcardsfromyomomma.com. There’s also an option to submit your mom’s best.

‘Titanic’ stays afloat despite maniacal tone

Peter Stone, the author of the book to the Broadway musical “Titanic,” once said he dreaded the title of that show. He felt it would be too easy for critics to write things like, “Titanic sinks,” or “Titanic goes down with the ship.” Las Vegas Little Theatre, though, is safe. Its production of the title in question is ridicule-proof.

Singer a dead ringer for Diamond

At first, he thought Neil Diamond was just some dude from his church. This was long before he went bowling with Jimmy Kimmel, before “The Jewish Elvis” helped spare him from homelessness once.

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Efron in video

Wish Big to Win Big

When 18-year-old Caitlin had to come up with a wish for Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Nevada to fulfill, she didn’t hold back. Besides “The Hills,” Fallout Boy and Taylor Swift, Caitlin’s primary obsession is the world of fashion, specifically the part Coco Chanel played in it.

STYLE SCOOP

• Out of Africa: Catch the rhythm of tribal drums and acquire chic crocheted treasures at the Max & Co. & Africa & You event Saturday. From 2 to 6 p.m. Max & Co. customers can check out the special launch of precious natural accessories handmade in Africa through a collaboration with the International Trade Centre and over 500 Kenyan women. Twenty percent off vouchers will also be available. Max & Co. is located at Mandalay Place. Call 795-1015 for more information.

Who really costs us money?

We’ve heard it before, over and over again from the Nanny Staters.

Overhauling the defense budget

Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Monday recommended a broad overhaul of military spending that would increase the Pentagon’s overall budget by 4 percent, but still slashing some giant weapons programs and the gold-gilt private-sector jobs that go with them.

Texas thinks big about adding casino gambling

AUSTIN, Texas — Casino gambling in Texas should be done with a bang — with large resorts that attract convention-goers and tourists, proponents including a prominent Las Vegas casino developer told state lawmakers Wednesday.

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