Cat rescued after 3 cold days in Ohio drainpipe

A cat that spent at least three winter days in a northwest Ohio drainpipe has been rescued after initially refusing attempts to lure it out with tuna, the classic call of “here, kitty, kitty” and even a cellphone app that meowed.

Public heavily backing Broncos at sportsbooks

After briefly being cast in the underdog role, Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos are Super Bowl favorites.

Seahawks rally to beat 49ers for NFC title

Russell Wilson threw a 35-yard touchdown pass on fourth down and Seattle’s top-ranked defense forced two late turnovers, lifting the Seahawks into their second Super Bowl with a 23-17 victory over the San Francisco 49ers for the NFC championship Sunday.

Police looking for suspect involved in purse thefts

Las Vegas police are looking for a man who robbed a woman’s wallet from the parking lot of a grocery store in Centennial Hills on Dec. 31.

Broncos beat Patriots 26-16, off to Super Bowl

Peyton Manning stuffed the football into his helmet and handed it to an equipment man for safekeeping.

Black Nevada legislators: Barriers broken but much work remains

Barriers have been broken and doors opened for African-Americans in Nevada and across the country since the civil rights movement of the 1960s, but much work remains to be done, state lawmakers said as they reflected on the day set aside to honor Martin Luther King Jr.

Court: Journalists’ First Amendment protections cover bloggers

A federal appeals court ruled Friday that bloggers and the public have the same First Amendment protections as journalists when sued for defamation: If the issue is of public concern, plaintiffs have to prove negligence to win damages.

Las Vegas man killed on train tracks near Seattle

A Las Vegas man was killed Saturday after he was struck by a train in Washington. Burlington Northern Santa Fe said the man was struck and killed by an Amtrak train while posing for a photograph in Auburn, Wash., about 30 minutes from Seattle.

Medical marijuana dispensaries could go up in smoke in Las Vegas

Nevada’s two biggest cities, Las Vegas and Henderson, and a few Clark County commissioners aren’t particularly excited about the proposed business ventures that would sell medical marijuana in their neighborhoods.

Wranglers to meet Wednesday with ECHL to discuss venue options

When the Wranglers were notified in December that their Orleans Arena lease wouldn’t be renewed next season, team president Billy Johnson set Monday as his deadline to secure a new venue for the 11-year-old ECHL franchise.

Gay athletes hit Las Vegas for Sin City Shootout

Thousands of gay and lesbian athletes took over the Tropicana over the weekend, suiting up for action on fields around the Las Vegas Valley in the 7th annual Sin City Shootout tournament.

Dramatic Afton Canyon a hidden oasis in the Mojave

One of those hidden beauty spots that delight desert lovers, scenic Afton Canyon lies off Interstate 15 between Baker and Barstow in Southern California.

Clinical trials offer hope

Rosemary Rathbun and Lorrine Rodgers, grandmothers who were on death’s doorstep before they took part in the first in-human trial of a new antibody drug, told me they wanted to share their stories so other cancer patients would avail themselves of clinical studies that might save their lives.

Spirituality researcher has questions you’ve probably never heard

University of Connecticut Professor Bradley Wright has all types of questions for his research: Did you pray in the last 24 hours? To what extent are you feeling nurtured or angry with God? Do you feel a sense of purpose right now?

Businesses forced to pay the troll tax

Imagine you’re a small business owner who gets a letter in the mail that demands $50,000 and threatens you with a patent infringement lawsuit if you don’t pay up.

Kevin Hart, Ice Cube ‘Ride Along’ to No.1 at box office

The Universal buddy cop comedy “Ride Along,” featuring Kevin Hart and Ice Cube debuted with $41.2 million at the box office, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Board to decide how to get sports arena designed, funded

The first few months for the UNLV stadium board members have been like a pregame warm-up. But now it’s game time for the 11-member team of hotel-casino executives, university system regents and local officials. Time to start delivering — and absorbing — public-policy stadium hits.

Right of way for big rigs questioned

A reader frustrated by slow-moving trucks on the highway writes writes with a question.