New NAC commissioner advocates safety, wants to expand drug tests

Francisco Aguilar thought he needed more time before accepting the responsibility of serving as chairman of the Nevada Athletic Commission. But now he believes he’s ready to be that person.

Steelers offer value vs. Patriots

This has been anything but a typical season for Tom Brady, who is putting up numbers indicative of a middle-of-the-pack quarterback in the NFL. Still, the New England Patriots’ record does not reflect a decline.

It’s reassessment time for Medicare Part D beneficiaries

Dear Savvy Senior: I have been enrolled in the same Medicare prescription drug plan for three years now, but my pharmacist told me I should look for a new plan during the open enrollment period that would fit my needs better. What’s the easiest way to do this? — Need help

To enjoy flowering spring bulbs, prepare now

The thought of flowering bulbs conjures up in my mind beds of tulips coming through the crusty snow (where I’m from) on a spring day shouting, “Spring is coming!” These welcome sights can be yours, as the foliage emerges from the soil by following these guidelines.

Among huddles, between sidelines, an ocean of lessons

My first season with the Nevada Youth Football League is coming to a close this week. Not mine, actually; rather, Joseph’s first season. Age 11. I’m just the dad standing on the sideline. But it’s been a wonderful ride for me, too. To quote my little sister, herself a mother of two boys, “The only thing better than scratching something off your bucket list is watching your children scratch something off their bucket list.”

Would China nuke Las Vegas?

Apparently, Nevada’s deep business ties to Macau mean nothing to China — at least as far as the military is concerned.

America demands the truth!

News item: U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., says he will hold up all presidential nominations until survivors of the terrorist attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, testify before Congress.

Credibility falls like the leaves

As the leaves changed in 2013, so changed the perception of President Barack Obama and his signature legislation: the horribly misnamed Affordable Care Act.

Washington Digest: Senate Republicans block two Obama nominations

Senate Republicans blocked the confirmation of two presidential nominations last week over the objections of Democrats who claimed the minority party was abusing its right to filibuster for partisan purposes.

50 bighorn sheep in Nevada to be moved to Utah

As many as 50 desert bighorn sheep will be moving from Nevada to Utah under a joint effort by wildlife officials in the two states.

Ethiopian immigrant makes sure UMC rooms shine

Disinfectant, or germicide, must be applied with a cloth to virtually everything, including the mattress, waste receptacles, light switches, call buttons, telephone, wall moldings, dispensers, windowsills and pieces of furniture. Floors are also mopped with an infection-killing cleaner.

Price of gasoline in U.S. riding a seesaw

Gasoline prices are swinging up and down ever more drastically, a result of a national fuel system that is operating with a shrinking margin for error.

Las Vegas Latinos celebrate Day of the Dead

Skeletal remains were found scattered inside the Las Vegas Springs Preserve near Meadows mall over the weekend, but no murderers were arrested and no crime was committed. It was a Day of the Dead celebration.

Battle for Nevada state funding moving in south’s direction

The jury is still out on whether a long-standing fight over state funding equity between Northern Nevada and Southern Nevada is over or just beginning in earnest.

French journalists abducted, slain by militants in Mali

Gunmen abducted and killed two French radio journalists on assignment in northern Mali on Saturday, grabbing the pair as they left the home of a rebel leader, French and Malian officials said.

Kentucky at top of preseason basketball poll

Every time Kentucky coach John Calipari starts to praise his latest crop of talented freshmen, he’s just as quick to point out that it is a work in progress.

Top Performers: UNLV vs. San Jose State

Multiple players on both UNLV and San Jose State had big days in what turned out to be a high-scoring game. Check out what players were named Top Performers.

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