Ex-Vikings punter: Fired by ‘2 cowards and a bigot’

In a scathing article posted Thursday, former Minnesota punter Chris Kluwe wrote that coach Mike Priefer made several anti-gay comments in objection to Kluwe’s outspoken support of a gay marriage amendment in Minnesota.

EDITORIAL: Police response plan a play for more cash

If a government agency is warning about potential service cutbacks with public safety and pocketbook ramifications, it’s a sure sign said agency is dialing up the pressure to get more tax money.

EDITORIAL: What happened to injured judge?

The holidays brought the terrible news that Las Vegas Justice of the Peace Eric Goodman, son of current Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman and former Mayor Oscar Goodman, had been found in a park restroom with a serious head injury.

Clark County bucks downward trend in traffic deaths

Traffic deaths across Nevada declined slightly in 2013 from the prior year, but Clark County remained a dangerous place for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians with an increase in fatalities over 2012.

NFL drama from top to bottom

Players coming in, coaches going out, accusations of bigotry, network drama and catastrophic weather. It’s just another start to the year for the NFL.

Half of female marines can’t do 3 pullups, fitness plan delayed

More than half of female Marines in boot camp can’t do three pullups, the minimum standard that was supposed to take effect with the new year, prompting the Marine Corps to delay the requirement.

Airman behind the wheel

Airman 1st Class Kaylee Champion is a detail-oriented individual. As a logistics planner at Nellis Air Force, the McCalla, Ala., native pays special attention to the car business and especially to the kind of car she drives.

Salesman finds peace of mind at Henderson Hyundai

About 38 years ago, Nolan “Noli” Hall heard from a friend that the car business was the perfect way to make a living. During the 1970s, even many college graduates started selling cars.

Findlay Chevrolet offering Never Ending Warranty

For those automobile owners who plan on keeping their vehicle for an extended period of time, a unique warranty offered by Findlay Chevrolet takes the worry out of automobile ownership.

Las Vegas police assist in search for missing Kentucky woman

A missing Kentucky woman may have made her way to Las Vegas, according to the woman’s family. Jena Chisholm, 20, was last seen on Dec. 19 at her Florence, Ky. home, according to a Facebook page dedicated to finding her.

 
Helicopter rescues 52 passengers from ship trapped in Antarctic ice

All 52 passengers trapped for more than a week on an icebound Russian research ship in the Antarctic were rescued Thursday when a Chinese helicopter swooped in and plucked them from the ice a dozen at a time.

 
Hackers hit Snapchat, taking usernames, phone numbers

Snapchat, the disappearing-message service popular with young people, has been quiet following a security breach that allowed hackers to collect the usernames and phone numbers of some 4.6 million of its users.

10 Las Vegas concerts you can’t miss in 2014

Grab a Sharpie and circle the following dates, because you don’t want to miss any of the shows on our rundown of the top 10 most anticipated concerts announced for the new year thus far.

Celebrate Spaghetti Day at Trevi

Saturday is National Spaghetti Day, and to celebrate, Trevi Italian Restaurant at the Forum Shops at Caesars is offering its spaghetti and meatballs entree for $10.

It’s legal, he’s not: California gives license to immigrant

The California Supreme Court granted a law license on Thursday to a man living in the United States illegally who graduated from law school and passed the state bar exam. The decision means Sergio Garcia can begin practicing law despite his immigration status.

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford files for re-election

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has put his name on the ballot to run for another term, defying repeated calls for him to step down after admitting he smoked crack “in a drunken stupor.”

 
Pot buyers form long lines at Colorado shops

Long lines and blustery winter weather greeted Colorado marijuana shoppers testing the nation’s first legal recreational pot shops Wednesday. It was hard to tell from talking to the shoppers, however, that they had waited hours in snow and frigid wind.

Kristin Chenoweth picks Las Vegas native for live duet

New Year’s Eve was particularly memorable for a Las Vegas man who was pulled from the crowd to sing with Kristen Chenoweth during her concert Tuesday night at the Smith Center.

 
Ford to unveil solar-powered concept car at Las Vegas tech show

Ford plans to unveil at this month’s International CES gadget show a solar-powered concept car that offers the same performance as a plug-in hybrid but without the need for a plug.

Mean Green’s physical style, third-down conversions wear down Rebels

UNLV couldn’t have played much better defense in the first half, holding North Texas to seven points as the teams took a tie game into halftime. But North Texas moved the ball in the second half and kept UNLV’s defense on the field.

14 bears killed in Nevada’s third bear hunt season

Nevada’s third black bear hunting season is in the books; the Department of Wildlife said 14 bears were killed by hunters, with the last one killed on Nov. 23.

Moderate earthquake near Gabbs; magnitude 3.9

A moderate earthquake shook a largely unpopulated part of west central Nevada overnight about 125 miles southeast of Reno.

Crowds expected for rollout of Nevada driving cards Thursday

Nevada residents who want to apply for a driver authorization card beginning Thursday should be prepared — both with the documents they need to present to the DMV and to wait in line.

Dejean-Jones sets tone in Rebels’ win over Fresno State in league opener

Bryce Dejean-Jones scored 24 points, and UNLV’s inside tandem of Khem Birch and Roscoe Smith proved to be too much for Fresno State as the Rebels opened Mountain West play with a 75-62 win over the Bulldogs in front of 5,968 at the Save Mart Center.

Macau gaming revenues reach record $45.2 billion in 2013

Macau’s casino market smashed records and exceeded even the most optimistic expectations for 2013, collecting more than $45.2 billion in gaming revenues during the year.

Wines of the year

Critic picks two affordable wines as his tops for 2013; Kono Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is the white and Smashberry is the red.

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