EDITORIAL: Life Is Beautiful festival a smashing success for downtown

Dan Reynolds, the frontman for Las Vegas’ own Imagine Dragons, had this to say during the rapidly rising rock band’s rousing headlining act on the first day of the Life Is Beautiful festival downtown: “I can’t tell you how much this means to us.”

USA Freedom Act would right a wrong

In today’s world of technology and terrorism, there is a fine line between privacy and protection. That line has been exposed by recent revelations that the federal government, through the National Security Agency, has been collecting information about millions of Americans.

Vermont women inmates find outlet in writing

Elaina Decker was full of rage, and if anyone gave her a hard time in prison, she’d act on her anger. But, she’s gentler now.

Indians mark their biggest festival with fireworks

Millions of Indians were setting off deafening fireworks displays Sunday to light up the sky for Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, which celebrates the triumph of good over evil.

Zion’s crowds diminish in winter, not its beauty

Zion National Park in Southern Utah offers year-round opportunities for visitors to admire its gorgeous cliffs and canyons and to experience varied outdoor activities.

 
Gunman told police he acted alone in LAX shooting

The 23-year-old man who authorities say opened fire at a security checkpoint at Los Angeles International Airport left behind few clues as to why he hated the Transportation Security Administration so much that he killed one officer and tried to kill several others.

Old-style shows on Fremont need help

Yes, Life Was Beautiful last weekend. But what about the other 363 days a year, when 60 bands aren’t playing downtown?

World champ Victorino savors the moment

In the midst of the Boston Red Sox’s World Series celebration last week, Shane Victorino elected to step away from the spotlight on his biggest night.

Henderson police investigate fatal shooting

Henderson police detectives were investigating the death of a man who was shot early Sunday morning after an argument with his estranged girlfriend.

Chinese students experience school, Coronado-style

Thirty-two students from a Beijing-area school shadowed Coronado High School students every day last week, joining them for activities and sports, marking what officials gather is the first instance of the Clark County School District hosting a group of students from the communist country.

The bling: World Series of Poker bracelet sticks out

When the winner of the World Series of Poker’s Main Event is crowned this week, that player will take home millions of dollars, poker immortality, bragging rights for roughly forever and, of course, the World Series of Poker Main Event bracelet, the blingiest piece of championship jewelry in all of sports.

Female passenger killed in Saturday crash ID’d

The woman who died Saturday morning after the car she was riding in crashed into a pole has been identified by the Clark County coroner’s office.

Pedestrian in crosswalk killed Friday ID’d

The pedestrian who was fatally hit by a car while using a crosswalk Friday evening has been identified by the Clark County coroner’s office.

Lawson a handful for Rebels

If UNLV figured to get beat Saturday, it would be by the right arm of San Jose State’s David Fales.

Hockey beats business for Wrangler

The Wranglers forward scored 19 goals and 48 points in 2011-12 for Ontario (Calif.) of the ECHL before taking last season off to explore a business venture.

UNLV 5-4, but fans aren’t buying it

After UNLV opened the basketball season with an exhibition loss to little Dixie State on Friday night, a fellow calling himself Mattyny posted one of the first messages below the Internet pictures, descriptions and accounts of the game.

Movie stars, presidents had a drink (or two) at state’s oldest saloon

There’s no doubt about it, the Genoa Bar in Genoa is Nevada’s oldest saloon. Founded in 1853, the bar is billed by its owners as “Nevada’s oldest thirst parlor,” and remains a favorite with locals and travelers.

Boots for Business program trains veterans for business world

The Red Cross helps recruit suitable veterans into the Boots to Business program. MGM hires these vets and trains them for management level jobs. They get a mentor who is an employee and also a military veteran.

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