Twain excited for Great Santa Run

Downtown today, 10,000 to 15,000 people are expected to dress like Santa and run a 5k (or walk a mile) in the Las Vegas Great Santa Run. Shania Twain is grand marshal, and she’s bringing family.

‘Chalk Boy’ hits every note of compelling story

From the moment you walk into the theater, you are in the environment of Clear Creek, Wash., where the play “The Chalk Boy,” presented by Cockroach Theatre, takes place.

PHOTO: Gov. Sandoval Commemorates Pearl Harbor

Gov. Brian Sandoval joined Chuck Harton of the Navy League Reno Council to place a wreath on the USS Nevada memorial Friday in Carson City in honor of today’s 72nd anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor that brought the U.S. into World War II.

First the cold, now snow in Las Vegas? Believe it

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the Las Vegas Valley, as cold weather will continue through the weekend with chances of snow flurries, rain and freezing temperatures.

EDITORIAL: Doubling minimum wage a reckless idea

Another fast-food strike came and went Thursday, led by groups such as the Service Employees International Union, Fast Food Forward and Fight For 15, all for the goal of more than doubling the federal minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to a whopping $15 an hour.

NFR Photos: It’s all about teamwork

Team roping was the closest competition coming into the National Finals Rodeo with just a few thousand dollars in prize money separating the top headers and heelers.

Trio of Wright brothers battling for gold buckle

One of the worst-kept secrets at this year’s Wrangler National Finals Rodeo is that a fifth of the saddle bronc riding field is made up of a trio of Utah cowboys who share the same last name.

Irwin, Wranglers skate past Condors 3-1

Geoff Irwin scored his seventh goal of the season 28 seconds into the third period to lift the Wranglers to a 3-1 victory over the Bakersfield Condors on Friday night at Orleans Arena.

Hunt, Silva fight to majority draw on UFC card

Heavyweights Mark Hunt and Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva fought to a majority draw after five rounds Friday in the main event of an Ultimate Fighting Championship card in Brisbane, Australia.

Arbor View smothers Faith Lutheran for pool-play victory

Arbor View boys basketball coach Kyle Hageness knew his team played good defense on Friday. He just didn’t realize how effective the Aggies were on that end of the court.

LEFTOVERS: Etiquette on social media not universal

Social media has become such a part of our daily lives that it’s nearly impossible for some to fathom even one day going by without updating a status or Instagramming a meal.

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