Quarterback Kellen Moore and the offense he directs garners the vast majority of the attention, but Boise State also possesses one of the nation’s top defensive lines.
A conservative think tank says the long-term liability facing the Public Employees Retirement System is four times greater than what taxpayers have been told. The Nevada Policy Research Institute said the retirement system for more than 140,000 current and retired public employees is $41 billion short of what it needs to pay for future pensions.
‘Tis the time of year, not of good cheer, but of great fear.
WASHINGTON — The ranks of America’s poorest poor have climbed to a record high — one in 15 people — spread widely across metropolitan areas as the housing bust pushed many inner-city poor into suburbs and other outlying places and shriveled jobs and income.
The colder winter months are notorious for sniffling noses, deep coughs, achy bodies and fevers. It’s cold and flu season, which means it’s a good time to reduce your exposure to germs and stock up on supplies that will help you escape any illnesses, or at least help you tolerate any symptoms.
It’s fall. It’s getting colder, the leaves are falling and winter is looming. Most likely, you haven’t given much thought to the road crews who are working this fall, preparing equipment and resources in order to keep roads clear and safe this winter.
The holiday season is a chance to reconnect with friends, spend time with loved ones, and enjoy the hustle and bustle of gift shopping. For the millions of Americans living with bipolar disorder, the holidays can also be a time to focus on themselves and how to best manage the condition going into the new year.
Shopping for the perfect gift for kids and teenagers can be tough. It’s hard to know what they’re going to like, especially without a “wish list” in hand as you head out to the stores.
Planning a ski trip starts with answering these three questions: What mountain should I ski/snowboard? Where should I stay while I’m there? And how much am I willing to spend on lift tickets and equipment rental? A ski excursion can easily cost a traveler thousands of dollars, but consumers who are frugal can get by on about $150 a day per a person without sacrificing creature comforts. Here are some money-saving strategies for planning this season’s ski trip.
The medical field makes great advances every day, but many persistent problems have yet to be solved. Cancer is among the most challenging issues that medical researchers face, but the resolve to save lives and find a solution is stronger than ever.
Hearing loss isn’t a harmless condition to be ignored. In fact, hearing loss often coexists with other serious health problems. And a growing body of research indicates that there may be a link. Studies show that people with heart disease, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and depression may all have an increased risk of hearing loss.
Every year, lists fly around the Internet and airwaves, parents line up in stores and everyone talks about what the season’s hottest toys will be. All the chatter can make it seem like everyone’s forgotten the single most enduring “toy” at the disposal of every child – imagination.
Before he began winning football games and influencing lives as a football coach at Canyon Springs High School, Hernandez James “Hunkie” Cooper was arguably the best all-around football player in UNLV history. Cooper was given his first name in memory of the best friend of his father. His father and the man Cooper only knows as “Hernandez” made a pact that should one of them be killed in the Vietnam War, the survivor would name a son in memory of the other.
Community theater companies come and go, arriving with grand pronouncements of artistic intent, then folding the tents. Others stick, producing a handful of mainstream shows each season. Still others specialize, confining themselves to offbeat, fringe and out-there theater. Then there’s Las Vegas Little Theatre, the city’s longest-running nonprofit theater.
Style-conscious car and truck buyers are willing to pay a premium to personalize their vehicles, spending $1,000 to $3,500 a year on accessories after the initial sale. To maximize profits on every sale, dealers need to find ways to tap into the $28.6 billion-a-year business of custom parts and accessories, a panel of automotive experts said Wednesday at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
More than 600 residents attended a meeting Wednesday night at Coronado High School to oppose a proposed mining operation on federal land west of Henderson.
Sen. Dean Heller has introduced a bill to alter how the Federal Communications Commission forms regulations over the trillion-dollar telecommunications industry. The bill gives Heller a piece of high profile legislation even as it faces long odds to passage in the Democrat-controlled Senate. It also elevates the Nevada Republican’s visibility among deep pocket communications firms that lawmakers from both parties court for campaign donations.
Once the epicenter of Las Vegas glitz and glam, the Sahara was forced to close six months ago, but a remodeling plan approved Wednesday could breathe life into a hotel-casino that served celebrities and common folk alike for almost 60 years.
Police Sgt. Richard Strader’s job is responding to fatal vehicle crashes. Discussing recent deaths involving vehicles and pedestrians, Strader said, “It is my belief that 99.9 percent of the accidents we respond to are avoidable.”
A nightclub at the center of a downtown noise controversy will enclose its outdoor concert venue in an effort to make peace with neighbors. Elam and Francisco Lara, the club owner, commented on the enclosure plans Wednesday after the Las Vegas City Council approved a one-year review of Azul Tequila’s temporary tavern license.
A former Chaparral High School mariachi teacher was sentenced to three years probation Wednesday for having sexual conduct with a student.