UNLV errors help Gophers turn 2013 debut into runaway

UNLV coach Bobby Hauck looked at the scoreboard at one point in the second half and saw his team had outgained Minnesota 420 yards to 234. By those numbers, the game shouldn’t have been close. And it wasn’t.

Hustler Club seeking local families to benefit from not-so-topless fundraiser

First Larry Flynt’s Hustler Club couldn’t deliver on the “topless” part of its advertised topless sky dive for charity. Beyond missed shock value, the establishment now has a bigger problem: the nonprofit billed as the beneficiary of the “Flight of the Tatas” won’t take the cash.

Couple’s divorce stalls when judge says they weren’t married

A couple who exchanged vows in Las Vegas in December 2008 had a change of heart and went to court for a divorce, only to have the judge rule the marriage wasn’t valid in the first place.

Stricter downtown curfew law proposal draws criticism

A proposal to curb underage drinking downtown by enforcing stricter curfews throughout central Las Vegas is being questioned for its potential to create more problems than it solves.

Tyson talks about death on ‘Today’

For the second time in a week, former world heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson said he’s “on the verge of dying” because of his struggles with substance abuse.

Capture the spirit of the American Southwest on a Grand Canyon tour

In the United States, there are few places more imbued with that indefinable sense of wonder than the Southwest. Delving into the landscapes, history and culture of the region on a Grand Canyon tour is sure to give you a real and memorable encounter with the spirit of the Southwest.

Life after stroke: Advice for physical and emotional recovery

Did you know a stroke occurs every 40 seconds on average? About 795,000 Americans suffer a new or recurrent stroke each year, according to the American Stroke Association. If you or a loved one has survived a stroke, recovery depends largely on the severity of the brain damage. With love, support and patience, the journey toward a new normal can begin.

Thwarting the safety threats that can lurk in kids’ lunch boxes

When it comes to back-to-school safety, you cover the basics vigilantly, such as teaching kids to avoid strangers, buckling them in the car and providing appropriate safety gear when they play sports. But have you considered taking as much care when it comes to packing lunch boxes?

Winning tips for capturing memorable back-to-school photos

As children across the country gear up with their new backpack, school supplies, clothes and haircuts, parents are reaching for their cameras, ready to capture another milestone: the annual back-to-school photo. This year, capture that memorable shot like a professional with a few expert tips and tricks.

Tech shopping for your child? Consider the power of the pen in learning

Parents thinking of buying a tablet for their child may think touchscreen technology is heralding the end of writing for their kids. Not so, education and technology pros say. A new generation of “pens,” designed for use with tablets and touchscreens, is bringing one of the oldest human communication tools into classrooms that have already entered the digital age.

OPINION: Minimum wage hike means fewer jobs

On Thursday, labor-backed walkouts targeted fast-food outlets in Las Vegas and more than a dozen other major American cities from coast to coast. Workers are demanding a more than 100 percent increase in the minimum wage, to $15 an hour.

Lukas’ aversion to padding win percentage often pays off

I am old enough to recall when statistical data was bare bones in the Daily Racing Form. Old-school handicappers, who kept their own records, had a big edge over those who relied solely upon past performances.

Moapa Valley defense sparks opening win at Cheyenne

Justin Hughes and Jared Repp scored second-half touchdowns, and Moapa Valley’s defense bottled up Cheyenne as the visiting Pirates grinded out a 19-0 victory on Thursday in the season opener for both teams.

Back to school backpacks

The Review-Journal’s Leadership Excellence Achievement Program Class of 2013 presented 350 backpacks filled with school supplies to the students of Williams Elementary School in Las Vegas.

Labor Day closures

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Montana judge’s apology rejected by victim’s mother

The mother of a 14-year-old girl who was raped by her teacher and later committed suicide appeared at a raucous Thursday protest against the judge who sentenced the man to a month in jail and said the victim was “older than her chronological age.”

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