LEFTOVERS: ‘Papa John’s’ can’t derail Manning

For as long as Peyton Manning has been shredding defenses with his audibles at the line of scrimmage, opposing teams have been trying to confuse him at the line.

NRC: More time, money needed for Yucca review

Completing safety studies and setting up a license document network for the Yucca Mountain Project will take a full year and use all $11.1 million of the money previously budgeted for the now-shuttered project 100 miles northwest of Las Vegas, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s staff said Monday.

Pirates’ success good for baseball

I have good friends who are lifelong Pirates fans, but wanted to seek out others on such a special night for their team. That’s what brought me to Bob Taylor’s Ranch House out in the northwest, to one of the best places in Las Vegas to watch the Steelers — yes, even the dreadful Steelers of 2013 — each Sunday.

Restaurants use price as well as food to attract diners

Plaka opened in August in the former location of Opa. “We took it, renovated it, spent a lot of money and made a nice place,” said co-owner Angelo Giouzelis, who used to have the Golden Greek near Maryland Parkway and Sahara Avenue. Giouzelis said he’s been in Las Vegas for “many years,” and was at Caesars Palace for 30 years as maitre d’.

Carnegie Senior Living project wins Henderson approval

The Henderson City Council approved a controversial senior facility Tuesday after the developer agreed to scale down the project. Las Vegas architect Howard Perlman, who also designed The District at Green Valley Ranch, plans to build Carnegie Senior Living, an assisted-living and skilled-nursing facility, at 525 Carnegie St.

Tyson accused of poaching fighters by USA Boxing

The head of USA Boxing came out swinging Tuesday with an open letter to Mike Tyson — a former Olympic hopeful himself — that accuses the former heavyweight champion of trying to poach fighters who might be candidates for the U.S. Olympic team.

Family of dead UNLV student, 58, hard to find

It was the smell that led to the discovery of a 58-year-old UNLV student who died in her dorm room last month. A dorm counselor investigating a strange odor from the room found her body on Sept. 5 in Faiman Residence Hall.

Events for National Breast Cancer Awareness month

Numerous activities and tie-ins are planned in observance of October as National Breast Cancer Awareness month, which is aimed at raising awareness and funds for breast cancer research and treatment.

More Cops sales tax proposals rejected

Clark County commissioners on Tuesday rejected two separate proposals that would have raised the sales tax rate to pay for police officers.

Council could instate downtown curfew by Friday

A proposed 9 p.m. curfew for underage people along Fremont Street could be in place by Friday if the City Council upholds a vote Tuesday by its recommending committee.

California hospital cleared in transport of mentally ill woman to Nevada

The California Department of Public Health’s investigation determined there was no violation of state or federal regulations by Napa State Hospital in the case involving Amanda Brandes, 26. Family members contend Brandes was transported out of state and dumped at University Medical Center in Las Vegas without their knowledge.

Top trends in breast-cancer technology – speed, precision

Breast-cancer technology is getting faster and more precise. Where mammograms were once cold and painful, they are now more comfortable and more accurate. Where treatment used to take 30 minutes a day for a period of six weeks, it now takes a 90 seconds and only one week.

Drug trial deals new hope in woman’s fight for life

Mary Ann Hoban’s fight against cancer was seemingly over from the start. The 83-year-old was given little hope to survive. But a drug trial changed all that, and she is making a remarkable recovery.

Battle Born Venture Program seen as catalyst to mobilize private investment

With $5 million to invest, it’s not the largest venture program, but Nevada economic development officials expect the Battle Born Venture Program to serve as a vehicle to mobilize private investment in startup companies statewide.

Bank president named to UNLV stadium board

Gov. Brian Sandoval has picked Dallas Haun, president and chief executive of Nevada State Bank, to a new UNLV stadium board that will study the viability of building a stadium/entertainment center on campus.

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