Show gives Boyz II Men chance to consider longer run

Grammy-winning R&B group Boyz II Men opened a four-week run at the Flamingo Las Vegas last week, using a Christmas show as a practice run for a much longer Strip residency.

Santa faces some tough situations when spreading good cheer

Here’s something we’re not in the habit of saying very often: Hide this newspaper from your kids, because this is a Christmas tale about Don Schaefer, a seasonal actor who plays one of the toughest, coolest, most satisfying roles there is.

It pays to be careful about gift cards

Retailers and banks often charge fees on gift cards for inactivity. And gift cards also can expire, making them worthless. Both state and federal rules give consumers some protection from these gotcha provisions, but it pays to be careful, according to Consumers Union.

Musburger no stranger to Vegas

Long before Brent Musburger broadcast Wednesday’s MAACO Bowl Las Vegas for ESPN at Sam Boyd Stadium, he called UNLV’s 103-73 rout of Duke in the 1990 NCAA men’s basketball championship game in his final appearance for CBS Sports.

Private sponsors tapped for Sandoval’s ball, reception, events

CARSON CITY — Gov.-elect Brian Sandoval will rely largely on contributions from wealthy supporters and businesses to cover the costs of receptions, balls and events associated with his Jan. 3 inauguration.

Christmas holiday closures

Federal offices: Closed Friday. State offices: Closed Friday. County offices: Closed Friday…

Public sale looms for closed Crazy Horse Too strip club

After three years of failed efforts by the government to sell the Crazy Horse Too, the once-notorious strip club is now headed for a court-ordered public sale to help pay off its former owner’s debts.

Police recruits finally are with the force

The recruits of academy Class 6-09 didn’t believe it was possible — not during those six long months of being scolded, punished and pushed toward the finish line at the Metropolitan Police Department Academy. Now they’re real police officers.

Presents from the Procrastinator

If you’ve waited this long then you’re really pushing the last-minute limits. That said, you can still find the kind of gifts that won’t make your procrastination obvious. No gift cards here. We’ve put together three fool-proof gifts that always have a warm reception, whether it’s due to the function, fashion or fun they bring the recipient. So, before you brave those mall parking lots, check out our suggestions. It could make for a much speedier, less stressful shopping excursion.

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