Actors flesh out first president

He’s everywhere, from Mount Rushmore to the quarters jingling in your pocket.

Comedy cutting-edge this weekend

Anthony Jeselnik makes his debut as a Las Vegas headliner on Saturday, four days after “The Jeselnik Offensive” launched on Comedy Central.

National Geographic’s famous photos at Venetian

Fifty photographs representing the best of National Geographic magazine are on display at the Imagine Exhibition Gallery in The Venetian.

Yarrow believes folk music maintains relevance

When Peter Yarrow performs at the Historic Fifth Street School Friday, members of the audience surely will hear some of their favorite folk songs.

Las Vegas homeowners regaining property values

Some 37,000 homeowners in Las Vegas crawled out of the hole on their home values in the third quarter, Zillow.com said in a forecast being released Thursday.

MAGIC back in Las Vegas with $101.8 million in economic impact

An emerald-green, sleeveless knee-length dress hangs from a dress form inside the Las Vegas Convention Center. Next to it, a royal blue number hangs, beckoning passers-by to look.

Fishing report

■ LAKE MEAD — Despite warmer temperatures and springlike weather, fishing remains slow. But there have been reports of striped bass from the Muddy River inflow to Echo Bay. The Vegas Wash also is showing signs that fishing is beginning to improve.

Now is time to secure right to hunt, fish, trap

Last week, I wrote of the surprises that sometimes come out of the Nevada Legislature when it’s in session, and it didn’t take long to find one. On Monday, one of those surprises emerged on the floor of the State Senate with the introduction of Senate Joint Resolution No. 7, a surprise that could have far-reaching ramifications for the sportsmen and sportswomen of the Silver State.

Falcons’ Smith proves all-around talent

Foothill boys basketball coach Kevin Soares realized how important Elijah Smith was to the Falcons during the summer.

Gaels lean on guard duo

Bishop Gorman girls basketball coach Sheryl Krmpotich doesn’t usually have to worry about her team getting jitters at the state tournament.

Drmic, Boise State get past Air Force

BOISE, Idaho — Anthony Drmic scored 21 of his 23 points in the second half to lead Boise State to a 77-65 victory over Air Force on Wednesday night.

Piazza’s book honest — about his pettiness

A danger always looms when a former athlete sits himself down, pen in hand, and bares his soul.

Bilas goes along for the ride

Few sports viewers appreciate the talent of the broadcasters who add descriptions and commentary to the pictures that come across their television screens every day.

Gaming commission changes meeting date

The Nevada Gaming Commission’s planned meeting for today has been moved to next Tuesday.

Though not his idea, Gillespie open to constable modifications

Sheriff Doug Gillespie doesn’t want to take over Las Vegas Constable John Bonaventura’s job. But that doesn’t mean he can’t handle the responsibilities if the county wants to fund the extra personnel.

Rebels hold off No. 22 Rams, 61-59, on Marshall’s shot in final seconds

Anthony Marshall’s 15-foot jumper with 9 seconds remaining lifted UNLV to a 61-59 victory over 22nd-ranked Colorado State. Daniel Bejarano missed a 3-point try from the left wing at the buzzer for the Rams. The Rebels, who came back after squandering a 13-point lead, improved to 15-1 at the Thomas & Mack Center. Bryce Dejean-Jones and Katin Reinhardt each finished with 15 points for UNLV (20-7, 7-5 Mountain West).

Henderson ‘stadium’ site offered for sale

The 477-acre property in Henderson is listed as a “rare opportunity” in a land broker’s email blast to the Las Vegas real estate community this week.

Caesars begins hiring effort aimed at former military members

Caesars Entertainment Corp. Chairman Gary Loveman kicked off the company’s new hiring initiative Wednesday by introducing six employees ranging from senior level executives to frontline casino workers.

Without deficit-reduction plan, Defense Department’s civilian employees face furloughs

More than 1,460 Air Force civilian workers in Nevada will be getting furlough notices with the “vast majority” of 800,000 civilian workers in the Defense Department if President Barack Obama and Congress don’t agree on a deficit-reduction plan, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Wednesday.

Reid tells Legislature time to invest in future, including a Las Vegas arena

In remarks to the Legislature on Wednesday, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said that with the state economy on the mend, it is “crucial that we renew our investments in the future,” including pursuing a new Las Vegas arena that could help in Southern Nevada’s economic recovery.

Plaza Bank posts $2.4 million profit in 2012

Plaza Bank on Wednesday posted positive fourth-quarter and year-end earnings, as loan growth and loan sales were the primary drivers of profitability for the community bank with branches in Las Vegas and Southern California.

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