A Bullhead City, Ariz., man apologized when sentenced Wednesday for killing his friend nearly three years ago.
It has been a good week, sort of, for Anthony Bennett, the former UNLV basketball whiz and much-maligned top overall pick in the most recent NBA draft. For starters, Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey called Royce White the worst NBA first-round draft pick ever. Not Bennett.
David Beckham confirmed Wednesday he has exercised his option to purchase a Major League Soccer expansion franchise in Miami. The deal will be finalized when Beckham can secure a financing plan and location for a new stadium.
Liberty defensive end Jarvis Polu decommitted from Army and signed with Navy on Wednesday, the first day football players can sign a letter of intent. Polu is one of at least 13 local players set to sign with Football Bowl Subdivision schools before the signing period ends April 1.
Las Vegas came in as the top destination for singles and No. 2 for couples in a recent TripAdvisor survey.
The Nye Regional Medical Center in Tonopah filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in December. The 10-bed facility is the only hospital within 100 miles of the town. If it closed, residents would find the closest hospitals in Hawthorne or Bishop, Calif.
A $50 million academic building for UNLV’s William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration took an initial step Tuesday with the approval of a $2.8 million contract for architectural services.
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is over the moon after climbing aboard a rocket to Mars.
Every basketball team needs a player resembling Roscoe Smith, a player who chases rebounds, runs the floor with the attack mentality of a junkyard dog and backs up his bark.
The Nevada Commission on Judicial Discipline on Monday entered its findings of fact in the smoking wreckage that remains of Family Court Judge Steven Jones’ career.
At its Tuesday night meeting, the Henderson City Council unanimously rejected a proposal by Daniel Boucher to construct an assisted group living facility in a rural southeast neighborhood.
Facebook’s numbers are epic. More Americans check Facebook daily than read the Bible and it has more monthly users worldwide than most continents have people.
Small companies will be in the mood to recruit in 2014. But does your small business have what it takes to compete for the people who will help it grow?
A worrisome cough that just won’t go away might send you to the doctor, and rightly so. A cough that keeps getting worse could be a sign of lung cancer, or several other serious health issues. But there are other less-obvious signs and symptoms of lung cancer, and paying attention to them could save your life or that of a loved one.
Whether it’s a couple’s first date, a pair of love birds in their honeymoon phase or a husband and wife team enjoying 50 years of married bliss, Valentine’s Day serves as a reminder of the affection shared with a special someone. For the Valentine who is truly one of a kind, find a gift that perfectly suits her unique personality. She’ll love the presents and appreciate the thought that went into finding that perfect gift, just for her.
Whether you’re getting ready for a romantic evening out, or looking ahead to when sandal days are back again, treating your feet to a pedicure can help you look and feel your best – as long as you keep foot health front of mind.
Whether you do it to boost your health and fitness, balance your lifestyle or as an environmental choice, taking up cycling has many benefits. Some ride down rocky trails or up burly hills, some ride for sport and some ride just for fun or to get around. But everyone can take advantage of the healthy benefits of cycling.
Spring is just around the corner – time to start planning your warm-weather wardrobe updates. To help you stay on top of the trends for spring 2014, the experts have plenty of advice to share.
When it comes to vehicle maintenance there are two schools of practice: the “do it for me” and the “do it yourself.” We all know about the basic maintenance you should be doing like getting your oil changed and checking the belts and hoses for wear. But did you know there are other aspects of your vehicle you can easily maintain and, by doing so, will extend the life of your vehicle?
Bobby’s Burger Palace, from star chef Bobby Flay, opened last week in the CityCenter complex.
Here’s a ringing endorsement: After S. Goodman wrote in to ask for reader recommendations for restaurants that serve fish and chips with a light batter, preferably on the west side of town or on the Strip, Ann Brown faxed to recommend Lakes Lounge at 2920 Lake East Drive and added that her father eats them there at least once a week. Dave Levesque recommended Lazy Joe’s at 7835 S. Rainbow Blvd. and Ruth Jagodzinski recommended McMullen’s Irish Pub at 4650 W. Tropicana Ave. …
These are the first few days of the Year of the Horse in the Chinese calendar and to celebrate, I found the perfect wine.
As a freshman reserve, UNLV shooting guard Danielle Miller’s role was to be a defensive stopper. As a sophomore starter, she was expected to help carry the scoring load for the Lady Rebels. This season, Miller is being counted on as a stopper, scorer and leader.
At Orleans Arena, Luke Fulghum scored two goals and Trent Daavettila had a goal and two assists as Colorado (23-12-7, 53 points) cruised to a 5-2 ECHL victory over the Wranglers (11-26-4, 26).
The first time Liberty’s girls basketball team met Coronado this season, the Patriots nearly frittered away a huge second-half lead before going on to a 14-point win.
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