St. Therese Center reaches out to those with HIV/AIDS

It’s quite possible that the St. Therese Center saved the life of 37-year-old David. David, whose last name won’t appear in this story, has AIDS. That fact explains the absence of his last name, but, ironically, also was part of a chain of events that saved David’s life.

Survey: Small-business spirits rise, but not staffs

Things are looking up — but not that up. A new survey from a national payroll-servicing company shows that small businesses feel better about the economy, but rosier sentiments aren’t translating into substantial hiring.

Do bunnies, colored eggs diminish true meaning of Easter?

Greeting cards to send. Presents to buy. Pictures of the kids to be taken at the mall with the guy in the suit. And, time permitting, maybe even attending a church service with the family. It all sounds so … familiar.

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BASKETBALL

Early-rising Mickelson could be last one standing at Augusta

The Masters began for Phil Mickelson earlier than anyone else, while most were wolfing down scrambled eggs in the clubhouse or still fast asleep in their beds. Slipping on a green jacket in the harsh early-morning light, he headed to the first hole to cheer on the ceremonial tee shots of players whose names are etched into the fabric of the game.

Plans for 70,000 at Burning Man draws little opposition

RENO — When it drew much smaller crowds in the 1990s, the Burning Man festival generated strong opposition from the Sierra Club and others over its impact to the Northern Nevada desert.

WEEK IN REVIEW: Top news

Planners from the federal General Services Administration wanted their 2010 training conference at the M Resort in Henderson to be “over the top,” and they certainly got their wish.

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Las Vegas gets a taste of rockabilly

The Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend attracted fans from around the world to celebrate rockabilly music, vintage clothing, tattoos, burlesque and car shows.

Cimarron-Memorial robotics team rolls into excellence

Cimarron-Memorial High School’s Team High Rollers won the FIRST Robotics Compeition regional event this weekend at the Cashman Center.

Coyote Springs project stuck in sand trap

A dozen years have passed since plans were announced to turn this swath of desert straddling the line between Clark and Lincoln counties into Nevada’s largest master-planned community.

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