UNLV point guard grows under coach’s tough tutelage

Oscar Bellfield has helped steer the Rebels to an 11-2 record as they conclude the nonconference schedule against Central Michigan today at the Thomas & Mack Center. Bellfield takes plenty of constructive criticism from coach Lon Kruger and assistant Steven Henson, but he realizes that’s necessary for him to continue developing in his role as point guard.

Strip visitors seeking value, room bookings up from last year

New Year’s Eve reservations are strong at Alize at the Palms and Andre’s at Monte Carlo, year in and year out among the city’s biggest draws. While the numbers might be up from a weak holiday a year ago, more visitors are coming to Las Vegas this year with an eye toward value rather than splurging.

Briefs

Reviving the 10th: States watch Texas air quality case

The 10th Amendment — which reserves to the states and the people powers not delegated to the federal government by the Constitution — too often is viewed as a vestigial tail on the Bill of Rights, an atrophied anachronism in the age of sweeping federal activism.

Missing Links

In Brief

WASHINGTON – Vehicle recall count in 2010 is highest in U.S. since 2004: Automakers recalled about 20 million vehicles in 2010, led by high-profile recalls by Toyota that prompted new scrutiny of the auto industry’s safety record.

Chamber taking time to replace late president

The unexpected death of Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce President Matthew Crosson has left a void that the organization’s leaders aren’t rushing to fill. Chamber officials are predicting another national search to find a replacement for Crosson, who died Dec. 23.

Cashman Center bookings dwindle

The number of people and groups using the Cashman Center has been shrinking for years. During the fiscal year that ended June 30, Cashman hosted 139 events, half the total from two years ago and one of the lowest in its 27-year existence.

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