Power plays muddy selection of water czar

When it comes to choosing a leader for Nevada’s biggest water agency the process is as clear as Lake Mead mud. So far names of two men angling to fill the dual role about to be vacated by Patricia Mulroy have bubbled to the surface.

Rebels’ Herring might just stick around

This is how much quarterback Caleb Herring meant to UNLV. Now that his playing days are over for the Rebels, they’re not ready to let him go.

Police seek public help to find robber

North Las Vegas police are looking for a man who they say robbed a convenience store in the 1600 block of North Main Street, near Owens Avenue, about 11:30 a.m. on Dec. 19.

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.

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