Arizona JC quarterback commits to UNLV

Blake Decker, a quarterback at Scottsdale (Ariz.) Community College, committed to the Rebels. He plans to sign this month, which would allow him to compete in spring practices.

Downtown Las Vegas free Wi-Fi turned on

Free Wi-Fi is now live in downtown Las Vegas. The service, provided by LV.net in partnership with the city of Las Vegas, has been in testing for a couple of months and is now ready to go.

EDITORIAL: Pension ruling

For years, taxpayers in flat-broke municipalities have been faced with a crushing burden: No matter how far they and their governments fell, they’d still be on the hook for every dime of promised pension benefits to current and retired public-sector workers.

 
Officer in New Mexico van shooting placed on leave

The New Mexico State Police officer who fired shots at a minivan full of children during a chaotic October traffic stop has been placed on administrative leave, an agency official said Thursday.

Rodeo champ Brazile hopes to round up more business at NFR

Trevor Brazile is in Las Vegas to win an unprecedented 11th all-around National Finals Rodeo title during the 10-day run of the Super Bowl of rodeos. But the cowboy from Decatur, Texas, has other business to attend to in Sin City.

Antonio Silva-Mark Hunt fight headlines UFC card in Australia

Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight contender Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva will fight Mark Hunt in the main event of UFC Fight Night 33 in Brisbane, Australia, which will air live tonight on Fox Sports 1 (Cable 329).

 
1 child dead, 5 others injured in Idaho school bus crash

A dump truck collided with a school bus Thursday at a rural southwestern Idaho intersection, killing an 11-year-old boy and injuring four other children.

 
Woman unknowingly tweeted about husband’s fatal crash

A Washington state woman who regularly monitors police scanner traffic unknowingly live-tweeted about her husband’s death in a freeway crash.

 
‘We’ve lost our greatest son’: Nelson Mandela dies at 95

Nelson Mandela, who became one of the world’s most beloved statesmen and a colossus of the 20th century when he emerged from 27 years in prison to negotiate an end to white minority rule in South Africa, has died. He was 95.

 
Rescuers optimistic as pilot whales move to deeper waters

Pods of 35 pilot whales slowly swam Thursday into deeper water off Florida’s southwest coast, raising optimism that the strandings of whales on Everglades National Park beaches may soon end on a positive note.

Breakfast with Santa, NFR specials

Santa Claus is invited for breakfast at Life Time Athletic Summerlin next weekend, and so are local kids and their parents. T

 
Jameis Winston ‘relieved’ no charges, accuser responds

Florida State quarterback and Heisman Trophy candidate Jameis Winston will not be charged with sexually assaulting a woman who accused him of raping her about a year ago, a prosecutor said Thursday.

NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson picture of class … again

One of the traditions of NASCAR Champion’s Week in Las Vegas is that they bring the recently minted titlist to the newspaper office for an interview and a Capriotti’s sandwich.

 
Ohio man arrested for breaking into house, claiming it as his own

An Ohio man allegedly broke into the home of a family that was out of town caring for a sick relative, removed their belongings and said he had legal rights to the house.

Helldorado Days events to move to Symphony Park in May

Helldorado Days, Las Vegas’ longest- running civic event, announced Tuesday that its 2014 festivities will take place May 15-18 at a new location near The Smith Center, on Symphony Park Avenue and Grand Central Parkway.

Indian ricegrass Nevada’s state grass since 1977

It’s probably somewhat surprising in itself that Nevada has a state grass. What may be more surprising is that it’s not Bermudagrass or Zoysiagrass or even the artificial turf that’s taking root (or not) all over the area. It’s Indian ricegrass.

Smart phone connectivity, social media seen growing NASCAR audience

With ticket sales and revenues at NASCAR tracks declining around the country, expect race venue owners to invest in smartphone connectivity and social media technology in hopes of drawing more young fans and building the next generation of followers.

Rebels embrace ‘huge challenge’ at Arizona

In his seventh game as UNLV basketball coach, Dave Rice played the underdog role to perfection, directing his team to a stunning knockout of top-ranked North Carolina. A little more than two years later, Rice is back in the dog house, so to speak.

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