More than 1,000 attend A&M player’s funeral

More than 1,000 people, including players from the Texas A&M football team, attended Saturday’s funeral of a teammate who died in a car accident in New Mexico.

Centennial Hills artist’s exhibit features ancient ceramics technique

The work in Centennial Hills resident Shari Bray’s show “Earth Science” at Las Vegas City Hall, 495 S. Main St., uses a technique that is ancient in the world of ceramics but new to the artist.

Temple members help organize donations for kids at Child Haven

Clothes hang on display racks, and shoes line the shelves. It could be a department store, but everything here is donated and free. Welcome to Peggy’s Attic, one of the first stops for children who are brought to Child Haven.

Morning accident closes intersection

The intersection of Buffalo Drive and Desert Inn Road was shut down Saturday morning following a car accident that resulted in severe injuries.

Public meetings set on county sewage pipeline project

Clark County commissioners plan to host two public meetings next week to discuss a pipeline project that would move treated effluent from a North Las Vegas sewage treatment plant

American R&B artist cuts nostalgic album for fans in Japan

Well, here’s something unexpected. An American R&B star is cutting an album that may be released only in Japan.

Eric Benet, who sings tonight at Boulder Station, was asked by Warner Music Japan to make an album of cover songs.

Molycorp disappoints; shares pummeled on Wall Street

Wall Street punished rare-earth miner Molycorp on Friday after second-quarter results produced another disappointment.

The stock closed down 72 cents a share, or 9.7 percent, at $6.69 after being down as much as $1.20 during the day.

Schwarzenegger to speak at energy summit in Las Vegas

Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who also dabbles in acting from time to time, was added Friday to the slate of speakers for the sixth annual National Clean Energy Summit scheduled in Las Vegas on Tuesday.

Rollergirls headed to Iowa to compete in division playoffs

It’s been a long climb to the top for the Fabulous Sin City Rollergirls, but on Aug. 16, the 8-year-old roller derby team is set to have its first crack at becoming champions.

Free tennis clinics served to valley kids through grant

USTA-Nevada wants people to raise a racquet in September. The United States Tennis Association has declared that month as Tennis Month in Southern Nevada and plans to offer free tennis clinics at about 10 sites across the valley.

Free valleywide tennis clinics to match newcomers with sport

USTA-Nevada wants people to raise a racquet in September. The United States Tennis Association has declared that month as Tennis Month in Southern Nevada and plans to offer free tennis clinics at about 10 sites across the valley.

 
4 bodies pulled from wreckage of Conn. plane crash

A fire department official say four bodies have been pulled from the site of where a small plane crashed into two Connecticut homes.

Mexico releases drug kingpin Rafael Caro Quintero

Infamous drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero walked free Friday after 28 years in prison when a court overturned his 40-year sentence for the 1985 kidnapping and killing of a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent, a brutal murder that marked a low point in U.S.-Mexico relations.

Muhammad won’t dispel perception of negativity

It’s not about the rule, about the NBA disallowing those players at its three-day rookie transition program from having guests in their hotel room. It’s more about this for Shabazz Muhammad: perception.

Steubenville rape case prompts student athlete social media program

The rape of a 16-year-old girl by two football players in eastern Ohio – a case brought to light by social media – is being used by a federal prosecutor to educate athletes in West Virginia about being responsible when texting and making posts on the Internet.

Raiding reserve to pay police sets bad precedent

Clark County Commissioner Susan Brager was correct. Sheriff Doug Gillespie can dip into an estimated $136 million reserve to come up with $30 million needed to save 250 police officers’ jobs. Legally, he can do it. But Gillespie is right, too.

Tyson, Leonard, Holmes among 19 enshrinees in Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame

Tonight, the inaugural class of the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame, headed by boxers Mike Tyson, Sugar Ray Leonard, Oscar De La Hoya, Larry Holmes, Mike McCallum and Diego Corrales, will be enshrined at the Monte Carlo. And Rich Marotta, the founder and president, finally will be able to sigh with relief.

Entertaining with a fresh, local twist

The pleasant weather of late summer and early fall is ideal for outdoor gatherings. Instead of a go-to meal of burgers and potato salad, explore your culinary side and try something fresh and different. Entertaining with local vegetables and flavorful garden herbs can be easy, healthy and delicious. Farmers markets are often the best source for ingredients straight from the garden.

Tips to help kids stay dry and confident through overnight occasions

For the estimated 6 million-plus American children who experience bedwetting, sleepovers, sleep-away camp and vacation can trigger embarrassment, not to mention stress and worry for parents. t’s important for parents to find coping strategies, and consistently comfort and reassure their children. Here is some guidance on how parents can handle bedwetting during common overnight occasions.

Making wellness programs work for your wallet and lifestyle

Staying well through preventive steps is cheaper, healthier and easier for everyone than waiting until a health condition becomes an issue. From the government to your own employer, many organizations spend millions of dollars every year on wellness programs aimed at supporting individuals’ efforts to stay healthy. These programs can be a great tool if they are easy to use, engaging, and provide reliable, understandable information on wellness.

Hiring tips to help avoid nanny nightmares

Movie nannies might work for a spoonful of sugar, and hugs and kisses, but in the real world nannies – no matter how loving and attentive they are – need to get paid a salary. When you’re ready to hire a nanny, you can go through the most rigorous background checks, confirm references, interview extensively and hire the caregiver of your dreams – and still find yourself in the middle of a nanny nightmare if you run afoul of tax laws.

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