Cossack militia attacked the Pussy Riot punk group with horsewhips on Wednesday as the artists tried to perform under a sign advertising the Sochi Olympics.
Despite an Olympic creed that says embracing the struggle to win is more important than winning itself, scandals have been part of the Games for as long as they’ve been around. Here are five of the most infamous, and a few honorable mentions.
Clark County commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved a plan to issue $110 million in highway revenue bonds. The bonds will finance 70 highway and road improvement projects throughout the valley.
The fashion world has descended on Las Vegas this week with two major trade show collections, Modern Assembly and MAGIC Market Week, here along with a few independents.
Hakkasan Group, owners of the Hakkasan nightclub and restaurant inside the MGM Grand Las Vegas, has acquired Las Vegas-based Angel Management Group, which operates several nightlife and dayclub venues on the Strip and Atlantic City.
The most significant thing that happened on a busy Tuesday night in the Mountain West Conference may have been an injury in Laramie, Wyo. Larry Nance Jr., far and away the most talented player for Wyoming, left the Cowboys 72-66 win over Fresno State with an apparent right knee injury.
Canada-based Pacific Links International has acquired the DragonRidge Country Club for just more than $11 million, adding the private Henderson golf course to its growing portfolio of high-end golf facilities in the Las Vegas Valley.
The spirited debate during a taping of “Ralston Reports” on KSNV-TV, Channel 3, featured Las Vegas police Assistant Sheriff Joseph Lombardo, retired Assistant Sheriff Ted Moody and retired Captain Larry Burns.
Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., urged the new chairman of the Senate Finance Committee to reinstate the federal tax credit for filmmakers that expired at the end of the year with dozens of other deductions and credits targeted to specific industries or groups of taxpayers.
Owner Zhigang Wang opened the first Ohjah Japanese Steakhouse in Pahrump in June 2010, said administrator Minjia Li.
Candidates love to tout their experience during a campaign. They think it sets them apart from their opponents, and it often does. Take judicial candidate Nicholas Perrino, for instance.
Las Vegas-based Galaxy Gaming has been licensed in Arizona to place non-traditional table games and wagering enhancements in Indian casinos.
Nike designer hinted last week during an appearance in New Orleans at the Jordan Brand’s Flight Lab that the futuristic self-lacing shoe replica from “Back To The Future Part II” might make an appearance come 2015.
No fighting words, even if unintentional, were fired from the New Mexico side this time. And on the UNLV side, junior guard Bryce Dejean-Jones made sure to say all the right things.
Nevada’s Democratic and Republican parties this Saturday launch the 2014 political season by holding precinct caucuses across the state.
While many resolutions are based on eating healthier and exercising more, homes rarely receive the same promise of improvement. This year, resolve to give your home some attention by committing to a new coat of paint. Painting can be a quick and cost-effective way to refresh your home, so consider updating several spaces for a clean start.
As vital as vacations are for our mental well-being, many of us find ourselves compromising on nutrition when we travel. Being away from our routines – and our own kitchens – can throw our weight loss efforts for a loop. Eating while traveling with limited time and restaurant choices is often the hardest part of keeping up with a healthy diet. Here are some tips to help you eat healthy while on the road.
The “silent thief,” more commonly known as osteoporosis, impacts 10 million Americans, with millions more suffering from low bone density. Osteoporosis is a progressive, degenerative disease that occurs when bone loss outpaces the growth of new bone, weakening the bone and increasing the risk of sudden and unexpected fractures. In fact, up to one in four men and one in two women over the age of 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis.
If you’ve ever stood before an aisle of wine completely baffled by what to serve at your next dinner party, you aren’t alone. Whether red or white, dry or sweet, the options can be overwhelming. Two wine experts have teamed up to help you navigate the wine aisle like a pro.
Women across the country, whether based in the snow belt or Sunshine State, notice and feel the effects of cold weather and climate shifts on skin. Plus, 2014 is turning out to be one of the harshest winters to date thanks to the Polar Vortex – a combination of record-setting snowfall and plunging temperatures. Harsh winds, precipitation, dry heat and temperature fluctuations can wreak havoc on skin, making the cooler months an ideal time to map out a skin care routine that is rooted in moisturization.
It’s no secret that families are busy these days. Between mom and dad’s careers, the kids’ school demands and extra-curricular activities, quality time together as a family is hard to come by. This busy lifestyle is inspiring a new travel movement, and 2014 is positioned for the grand rebirth of the family vacation. If you want to take an unforgettable family vacation this year, the idea of planning might seem overwhelming. But travel experts agree that planning ahead and researching your options are important steps to ensure your trip is stress-free and full of fun.
Across the country, 25 million Americans are living with asthma. As the winter months come to an end and the spring makes its arrival, the change in seasons can be problematic for adults and children with asthma. It’s important for asthma patients to understand the triggers of each season to prepare for symptoms as the temperature changes.
Dave Berry, a Maine native who’s looking for B&M Baked Beans in a jar — which he says are smaller than their canned counterparts and have a more pronounced molasses flavor — has a kindred spirit in Rob Lindley, who emailed that the beans are “an old family favorite for decades.” Lindley and Richard Schilhavy reported that they’re available at the commissary at Nellis Air Force Base, but for those who don’t have commissary privileges, Ann Brown faxed that they’re also available at Glazier’s Food Marketplace, 8525 W. Warm Springs Road. …
Found in the “corner” of Spain, which is right above Portugal, Rias Baixas is famous for its dry aromatic white wines, of which the albarino naturally is the king.
A violation of team rules landed Dana Lewis on the bench at the start of Tuesday’s Sunset Region quarterfinal game.
Two starters on Basic’s girls basketball team were out of the game because of foul trouble midway through the second quarter Tuesday, and Green Valley coach Eric Johnston sensed an opening.
Clark’s girls basketball team came into Tuesday’s Division I-A Sunrise Region quarterfinal having lost its two previous games.
Morgan Gibson scored on a 2-yard run in the first half, and Green Valley’s defense made it stand as the Gators earned a 7-0 win over host Foothill on Tuesday.
Clark County Commissioner Steve Sisolak — the last man standing in the ever-so-short line of high-profile potential Democratic gubernatorial candidates — announced Monday he would not run for governor. The odds now appear very good that the Democratic Party, which has 77,000 more active registered voters than the Republican Party, will completely cede the governor’s race to incumbent Brian Sandoval.
Las Vegas Valley charitable organizations still feel the sting of the Great Recession. Demand for services is as high as it’s ever been for nonprofits, but funding — donations are the lifeblood of such organizations — remains a struggle.