Authorities find second youth camp runaway

The second 17-year-old boy who ran away from the youth camp on Mount Charleston Thursday was taken into custody Monday in the northwest Las Vegas Valley, according to Clark County officials.

2013 Fall Sports Honorees

Follow the link for the list of all-state, all-region or all-league teams that were received by Nevadapreps.com for the fall sports in the 2013-14 season. All teams listed were selected by coaches.

 
Gay couples rush to get married in Utah as judge denies appeal

A federal judge on Monday allowed gay marriage to continue in Utah, rejecting a request to put same-sex weddings on hold as the state appeals a decision that has sent couples flocking to county clerk offices for marriage licenses.

MGM Resorts deemed suitable, Mohegan Sun announces casino deal

MGM Resorts International and its partners Monday were deemed suitable to operate a casino in Massachusetts, a crucial ruling by the state’s gaming commission that brings MGM’s $800 million resort in Springfield one step closer to reality.

NLV audit: Not enough staff to keep the books

Independent auditors have confirmed what some already suspected: North Las Vegas just doesn’t have enough staff to keep an adequate eye on the city’s books.

Nevada sticks to Monday deadline for health insurance shoppers

Nevadans were expected to meet a Monday deadline to sign up for federally mandated health insurance, even as the deadline slipped to Tuesday elsewhere in the U.S.

Hidden elves, yes elves, delay Icelandic road projects

A road project has been halted until The Supreme Court of Iceland rules on a case brought by a group known as Friends of Lava, who cite both the environmental and the cultural impact — including the impact on elves.

In Case You Missed It: How low can you go?

A wingsuit pilot gets ridiculously low to the ground as he zips by going 160 mph.

 
Mom’s dying wish granted two years after death

Before her death, an Iowa woman wrote a letter to be delivered to her husband when he fell in love again. The wishes in her letter have been granted, thanks to an Iowa radio station.

EDITORIAL: The gist of Christmas lost

’Twas the season of Christmas, and all through the land / Were signs and symbols some folks couldn’t stand. / The evergreen conifer many decorate with glee, / But don’t you dare call it a Christmas tree. …

Consumer spending gains lift U.S. fourth-quarter growth

WASHINGTON — Consumer spending rose in November by the most in five months as discounts lured early holiday shoppers, giving the U.S. economy a boost at the end of 2013.

A La Carte, Dec. 24-30

Dining events and news from across the valley.

 
Bear’s euthanasia prompts death threats for Tahoe couple

A Lake Tahoe couple filed a police report saying they received numerous death threats and harassing messages after reporting problems with a black bear that was captured and euthanized by Nevada wildlife officials.

 
‘Fast & Furious 7’ pushed back until April 2015

Universal Pictures has delayed the release of “Fast & Furious 7” for almost a year following the death of star Paul Walker, who will still be included in the movie.

Statue honors Armenian women who survived republic’s 1915 genocide

Gary Deratzou lives comfortably in a quiet Sunrise neighborhood with his wife, Doris. Despitehis relatively peaceful life, he remembers tragic stories shared by his mother, who lived through the Armenian Genocide of 1915.

Charity’s kitchen to educate clients on stretching their dollar

Lutheran Social Services of Nevada doesn’t look like much from the outside. It’s indistinguishable from the other buildings in the cluster of light industrial businesses around it, but the work that happens inside makes it unusual.

Family works to get handle on youth’s Type 1 diabetes

It was supposed to be a happy and carefree family trip to New York City when Justice Newell, then 6, became sick on the plane. Symptoms that included frequent urination and constant thirst became noticeable as hours passed.

Science class whips up jars of butter

Nov. 20 wasn’t a typical day for teacher Rebecca Daley’s first-grade class at Our Lady of Las Vegas School, 3046 Alta Drive.

10k carolers gather to sing for dying girl

Thousands of Christmas carolers are gathered to sing outside the home of a terminally ill Pennsylvania girl.

Ring in the New Year without a trip to the Strip

Whether you want to party hardy or dance the night away on New Year’s Eve, here is a list of some of the activities planned away from the Strip near your neighborhood.

Millennials smart to avoid Obamacare

President Barack Obama has a problem with Millennials. We brought the votes and the noise in 2012: 60 percent of us voted for him. But the honeymoon is now officially over.

Film tax credit program begins in 2014

Hollywood may soon be coming to a neighborhood near you with final state approval of a $20 million-a-year tax credit program to lure film productions to Nevada.

 
‘Duck Dynasty’ loyalty prevails, A&E feeling kickback

“Faith. Family. Ducks.” It’s the unofficial motto for the family featured in the TV reality show Duck Dynasty and that homespun philosophy permeates nearly everything in this small north Louisiana town.

EDITORIAL: Global warming on ice

Speaking of Christmas, it appears that Santa Claus, his reindeer and all the elves got a present they’ll be quite happy with. Al Gore, on the other hand, got another well-deserved lump of coal in his stocking.

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