Tornadoes hit midwest, leave destruction in path

Intense thunderstorms and tornadoes swept across a number of Midwestern states Sunday, causing damage in a number of communities in central Illinois and sending people into their basements for shelter and even prompting officials at Soldier Field to postpone a Bears game and clear the stadium and field.

Defense rescues Crusaders

Vernon Fox could have gone for the jugular twice in the fourth quarter Saturday. Instead, Faith Lutheran’s first-year football coach opted to put the game in the hands of his defense.

Couple bring childhood love of crepes to Tivoli Village eatery

Quick — name 50 types of crepes. That’s how many general manager Agnes Aleksander can make at The Crepe inside Tivoli Village, 420 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 150.

Back Broncos to foil Chiefs ‘D’

Rarely flashy, the Kansas City Chiefs keep finding ways to win for coach Andy Reid, who made his reputation as an offensive architect but is now building a contender with defense.

Blood donations important during holidays as levels drop

“Thirteen Bloody Days of Christmas” aren’t usually what tourists have on their minds while cramming themselves into tight Las Vegas spots during the holidays. But the flow of the local blood supply can be a matter of life or death.

Massive cybercrime case unfolding in Las Vegas

Las Vegas is the focus of an international cybercrime syndicate case, with the first two defendants standing trial in federal court.

Squatters, fires plague vacant building in downtown Las Vegas

With an economic revival in full swing in downtown Las Vegas, the sight of vacant, boarded buildings on Fremont Street elicits giddy speculation about what new restaurant, bar or small business might be coming next.

Loveman still livid about Massachusetts rejection

It’s been nearly a month, but Caesars Entertainment Corp. Chairman Gary Loveman is still fuming over his company’s rejection by casino regulators in Massachusetts.

Eldorado tops Palo Verde to claim first title

As his team celebrated its state championship win over Palo Verde, Eldorado boys soccer coach Gerald Pentsil wasn’t sure what to say.

Arbor View swamps Carson, relishes repeat title

Arbor View’s players were breathless and overjoyed after claiming their second straight Division I girls soccer state championship Saturday, but junior Breanna Larkin was thinking of a bigger celebration.

Faith Lutheran able to climb final rung

In the blink of an eye, all the bad memories left the mind of Faith Lutheran’s Cayla Nikodemus.

Ward shakes off ring rust, Rodriguez

Andre Ward returned from a 14-month ring absence with a lopsided unanimous decision over Edwin Rodriguez on Saturday night to retain his WBA super middleweight title.

Las Vegas Marathon

fifth las vegas marathon draws 30,000-plus runners

Insurance, tort reform marked week in House

WASHINGTON — The House approved a bill last week to let Americans keep individual health plans facing cancellation under the Affordable Care Act.

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