The city of Henderson is accepting Christmas trees for free recycling through Jan. 14 at six locations.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate capped 25 days of debate on Christmas Eve by passing legislation that would alter the delivery and financing of health care for millions of Americans.
When TV show host Howie Mandel uttered the words “Deal or no deal,” who knew he’d be outlining U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s strategy for buying — I mean winning — votes for his health care reform bill?
Here’s a little vignette to illustrate how modern American politics can work, or not, in case it isn’t clear to you already.
It’s Friday night on a holiday weekend. Your doctor — who’s written you a legitimate prescription for a painkiller you need following a medical procedure — will be difficult to reach till Tuesday. If you don’t get that prescription filled, your long weekend might be considerably less than pleasant.
Throughout the paper today you’ll find our annual Top 10 lists — top news, top sports, top business and entertainment. It is that time of year. Time to reflect on the past and contemplate its lessons for the coming New Year.
Unlike the federal government, which prints money to hold off the ravages of bad economic times, local governments hit a fork in the road when expenses outpace revenues. At that point, cities, states and other non-federal governmental entities must choose between reforming public services or maintaining the status quo via higher taxes.
On Christmas Eve, the Nevada Department of Transportation delivered an early Christmas present to Las Vegas motorists, substantially completing the Interstate 15 design-build north project … 10 months early.
Peace on earth, good will toward men. Fine sentiments. But as citizens of a republic, can we really assume we’ll be held forever blameless for the actions of our government?
You kept waking up in a cold sweat, convinced it was all just a bad dream.
The Assistance League of Las Vegas had a holiday bazaar at the league’s facility on West Charleston Boulevard.
Whatever you may think of “The Jay Leno Show,” it has made compiling a list of the year’s best TV much easier.
Nevada’s vast regions of public lands contain hundreds of intriguing sites where its ancient human history is written on the rocks. Over several thousand years, various cultures living in what is now Nevada left a rich heritage of rock art in the form of petroglyphs and pictrographs. Visiting some of the most accessible sites provides glimpses at the mysterious past long before European settlers arrived on this continent.
The All-American Rose Society and All-America Selections have announced their 2010 winners. Here is some information about five champions:
Thursday, Brian Head, Utah: Fireworks and Torchlight Parade. New Years Eve fun for the entire family as skiers carrying torches glide down the slopes. Firework display and party. Brian Head Resort., (435) 677-2035. www. scenicsouthernutah.com.
Here is a listing of events designed for book lovers. Information is subject to change or cancellation without notice. Additions or changes to this listing must be submitted at least 10 days in advance of Sunday publication to Bookmark, Las Vegas Review-Journal, P.O. Box 70, Las Vegas, NV 89125. For more information, call 383-0306.
It’s 6 a.m., time for Eliza Welsh, a junior at Green Valley High School, to rub the sleep from her eyes and begin her hectic school day.
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — A museum is showing artwork collected by a Delta flight attendant who started handing out crayons to passengers after the Sept. 11th attacks.
So, I’m driving my 7-year-old to school. Suddenly, it’s time for Profound Observations From Joseph. It erupts, without segue, from the back seat.
A man (or woman) all alone on a stage, working with no safety net beyond talent, charisma and the good will generated by the effort.
Located on “Arizona’s West Coast” — the eastern bank of the lower Colorado River — the Parker area draws boaters, fisherman, hikers, campers, birders, back road enthusiasts and many others just looking for a scenic drive or a laid-back experience.
Let’s start with Tiger Woods, since he’s all anyone wants to talk about suddenly. Aside from his adultery/the media’s freakout, his video game was one of the best of 2009. Sadly, Tiger doesn’t meet girls in the game.