What’s the difference between a white lie and fraud? The Stolen Valor Act of Nevada, as proposed by companion bills in the Legislature, hopes to answer that.
Much like the contestants on Food Network shows such as “Chopped” or “Iron Chef,” the student chefs at the East Career and Technical Academy must prove themselves by preparing a mystery ingredient.
Painting classes Sonnie Imes takes at the Minden branch of Western Nevada College have helped her find work as an art director on 40 worldwide cruises.
Katie Couric is leaving her anchor post at “CBS Evening News” less than five years after becoming the first woman to solely helm a network TV evening newscast.
After being heckled and booed in Detroit, Charlie Sheen made some changes to his road show Sunday night – and this time, it ended with a standing ovation. Sheen used a talk show-style format at his Chicago show, with a master of ceremonies asking the actor questions. The interviewer, who didn’t identify himself, kept Sheen on track and gave the actor a chance to make some snarky comments.
The young women of country dominated on Sunday night in Las Vegas with Taylor Swift winning the entertainer of the year award and Miranda Lambert taking home a leading four trophies.
In his search for a basketball coach, UNLV athletic director Jim Livengood said he is working around the clock and considering several candidates. The Rebels’ replacement for Lon Kruger might be announced as soon as Tuesday.
Las Vegas police were investigating an officer-involved shooting that became a prolonged standoff near Charleston Boulevard and Fremont Street Sunday.
A man was fatally shot in the south valley Sunday afternoon after arguing with his brother, Las Vegas police said.
Tiny amounts of radiation from Japan’s damaged nuclear plant have shown up in Henderson, but scientists say the readings were far below levels that could pose any health risks.
An early Sunday morning car crash near Mountain Vista Street and Flamingo Road killed a 24-year-old man and critically injured a passenger, Las Vegas police said.
WARMER TEMPERATURES: Colorful birds emerge to herald spring’s arrival: Winter is making way for the onset of spring, and warming temperatures draw people outside in the hope of finding some color in what has been a dreary winter landscape. People also can be seen walking through local garden centers as they look over recent deliveries of plants displaying colorful blooms. However, you don’t have to plant flowers to reap the benefits of springtime “color therapy.”
Travelers along U.S. 95 between Las Vegas and the Reno-Sparks area usually treat Fallon as a fueling stop, a place to get a bite to eat or an option for an overnight stay before pushing on. The busy community in the heart of a rich agricultural region and wildlife area deserves a closer look. Explore the town a little to discover its fascinating past.
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