Dolly Parton has never quit turning out her country hits

In the towering achievement of cinematic Velveeta that was 1984’s “Rhinestone,” Dolly Parton taught a gruff New York City cabdriver, played by a plywood-stiff Sylvester Stallone, how to be a bona fide country singer.

On Budget: Anniversary showcase

Bust out your party hat and noisemakers for Squidhat Records’ Second Anniversary Showcase Weekend.

Santana digs Las Vegas’ energy, intends to stay

Carlos Santana says that no matter how often he plays Las Vegas, he’s “staying here for keeps” as a Nevada resident.

Trying to regain UFC belt, Henderson loosens own

There was one part of planning his wedding that Benson Henderson thoroughly enjoyed. Maybe too much. The former Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight champ, who married his girlfriend, Maria Magana, at midnight Jan. 1, says he really enjoyed picking out the cake.

Clark pulls through for grieving coach

Mike Moulchin had a heavy heart while guiding his Clark girls basketball team Thursday. Bobbi Floyd’s runner in the lane in the closing seconds and a few narrow escapes helped lift Moulchin’s spirits.

Fat Choy chef knows what he is doing with signature dishes

They give you a lot of napkins when you sit down at Fat Choy. They know you’re going to need them. That’s especially true if you try the restaurant’s signature “snacks.”

Legislature selects Vivid Dancer Damselfly as state insect

Thanks to the fourth- graders at Beatty Elementary School in Las Vegas, Nevada has the beautiful Vivid Dancer Damselfly as its official state insect, not the ugly “mosquito” or “barfly” that state legislators humorously suggested.

Nevada GOP announces it will endorse candidates in primary

The Nevada Republican Party will endorse candidates during the primary in a policy shift designed to increase the party’s influence at a time when contenders get most support and cash from outside groups, individuals and pricey advisers.

Suspended Spring Valley High School teacher resigns

The female Spring Valley High School teacher suspended while police investigated the appropriateness of her relationship with a male student has resigned.

Commuter killed in Henderson collision

One person is dead after a motorcycle collided with a car in Henderson Thursday night.

Kingman man convicted in 2011 Arizona shooting death

Russell Shields, 44, of Kingman, Ariz., was convicted of second-degree murder Thursday in the July 2011 shooting death of Alberto Orosco.

State reimburses CCSD for employee raises

The state owes $710,000 to the Clark County School District for 5 percent pay raises given under its order to school counselors, psychologists, speech pathologists, and library media specialists.

Las Vegas mental clinic to close under federal pressure

In the wake of recently found deficiencies by federal officials at the Las Vegas Rawson-Neal Psychiatric Hospital, Nevada officials said Thursday that they are closing a recently opened clinic at the hospital.

Army war hero presented a new home in Las Vegas

An awestruck Army veteran still limping from wounds he suffered in Afghanistan four years ago doesn’t consider himself a hero although that’s what everybody called him Thursday when he accepted the keys to his new home in southwest Las Vegas.

North Las Vegas police seek would-be purse snatchers

North Las Vegas police say they are looking for two would-be robbers who tried to steal a 79-year-old woman’s purse outside a casino earlier this month.

Nevada Gaming Commission OKs record $5.5 million fine against CG Technology

The race and sports book subsidiary of Cantor Fitzgerald L.P. accused of inadequate supervision of its employees that led to one of its top executives accepting illegal bets will pay a record $5.5 million fine under a settlement unanimously approved Thursday by the Nevada Gaming Commission.

Liberace lover to spend 8 to 20 years in prison

Scott Thorson, a former lover of Liberace who was the subject of an HBO film on the pianist’s life, has been sentenced to eight to 20 years in Nevada state prison for failing another court-ordered drug test while on probation for burglary and identity theft convictions.

Attorney seeks leniency for Whittemore; disciplinary hearing ends

An attorney for convicted former Nevada political powerbroker Harvey Whittemore pleaded for leniency from a Nevada State Bar panel considering Whittemore’s disbarment over illegal campaign contributions.

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