Target: 70 million customers caught in hacking; personal information stolen

Target said Friday that personal information — including phone numbers and email and mailing addresses — was stolen from as many as 70 million customers in its pre-Christmas data breach. That was substantially more customers than Target had previously said were affected.

Missing teen girl located, returned home

Las Vegas police have located a 16-year-old girl who went missing Thursday afternoon.

Henderson parks chief Donner loses job in consolidation

The city of Henderson has merged its Parks and Recreation Department with its Public Works Department, eliminating the job of parks Director Mary Ellen Donner.

Poland takes steps to enhance two-way trade with Nevada

State officials and business leaders have jetted off to several countries, including South Korea, Israel and Brazil, on the hunt for potential job-creating investment in Nevada.

Despite higher prices, Nevada still tops in underwater homes

A Thursday report from California research firm RealtyTrac found that 38 percent of homeowners with mortgages in Nevada owed more on their home than the property was worth in December.

Fishing report, Jan. 9, 2014

■ LAKE MEAD — Threadfin and gizzard shad have been hanging in the back of the Vegas Wash, which is where striped bass also can be found. When throwing live bait, larger shad have been igniting quicker responses from the stripers. Anglers also have been working Spinnows or various shad imitations and jig heads. Mid-morning and into the afternoon has been productive.

Palazzo’s ‘Panda!’ joins Asian dance, acrobatics, martial arts

The “Kung Fu Panda” of movie fame has his animated tiger and monkey allies. But when the “Panda!” of a new stage show gets picked on, he calls in real-live Shaolin kung fu fighters; one of them only 7 years old.

Resolving to cook more at home?

Cooking more at home is a common New Year’s resolution – and a good one at that. Not only can you save money by eating at home, you can also make choices restaurants often decide for you about how food is purchased and prepared.

How to claim victory as a No. 1 sports party host

When you hear the phrase “’tis the season” you might be thinking holidays. But it’s also the season of families and friends gathering together around the big-screen TV to cheer on their favorite college or pro sports teams.

A fitness revolution for your New Year’s resolution

It is the time of year when resolutions are made, but that does not have to mean the beginning of broken promises. It should not be a surprise that fitness goals are among the top New Year’s resolution for men. Gyms are flowing with new members in the beginning of the year, but within a few weeks many men will return to their sedentary lifestyle. One reason that people abandon their fitness routine is that working out at the gym can be irritating. Dove Men+Care Antiperspirant Deodorant wants to help men overcome irritation in 2014 and has partnered with fitness and motivational lifestyle expert, Dai Manuel, to offer these tips to help men stay on track toward their fitness goals.

Budget-friendly ideas for creating an impressive entertaining space

Between sports games, upcoming winter holidays and fast-approaching New Year’s parties, there are many reasons to celebrate with friends and family. Now is the perfect time to create an impressive entertaining space in your home, before the season gears up. The good news is, with a few simple strategies, it’s easy and affordable to create the perfect gathering area for your loved ones.

Nevada looks to gun stores for help in suicide prevention

Firearms are used in more than half of Nevada suicides. To help reduce that statistic, the Nevada Office of Suicide Prevention looked to a New Hampshire program that educates gun store owners to identify customers who may be suicidal.