Las Vegas firefighters rescue worker from trench

The Las Vegas Fire Department rescued a worker who was injured Wednesday while working in a construction area on Vegas Drive near Michael Way.

Nevada’s favorite music artist is … Ciara?

It’s no surprise that people in different parts of the country have different music tastes, but a new study on listening preferences suggests some interesting findings on which music artist is favored in each state.

Girl sets her sights on bringing astronaut to Henderson school

Samantha Johnson is shooting for the moon and hoping at least to land among the stars, or with any luck find someone who has been among them. The 6-year-old Sunrise resident is on a mission to meet an astronaut.

Former rodeo organizer objects to proposed ‘steer tripping’ event in Las Vegas

A prominent former rodeo organizer is blowing the whistle on a proposed steer roping — or “steer tripping” — event that is potentially scheduled at Orleans Arena when the National Finals Rodeo comes to Las Vegas in December, describing steer tripping as “awful.”

Henderson company Vadatech plans 72,000-square-foot expansion

Vadatech Inc., a Henderson company that makes products for the embedded computer market, is expanding its operations with a new 72,000-square-foot facility set to open March 21.

Shameless: Dogs feel no remorse despite the look

Guess what? No matter how guilty your dog looks, it has no idea what you’re talking about and feels no remorse.

Man given 24-year prison sentence in Kingman shooting death

A 24-year prison sentence was imposed Tuesday for a Kingman, Ariz., man convicted of second-degree murder and other charges in a drug-related July 2011 shooting.

Sales of new homes in U.S. rebound, rise 9.6 percent

WASHINGTON — U.S. sales of new homes rebounded in January to the fastest pace in more than five years, offering hopes that housing could be regaining momentum after a slowdown last year caused by rising interest rates.

Value of hair-razing rivalry approaching $6,000

A friendly fund-raising rivalry between a local food critic and a former “Top Chef Masters” competitor is raising a chunk of dough for the St. Baldrick’s drive.

LEFTOVERS: Combine ends when God says so

Adam Muema attended the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. But the former San Diego State running back didn’t stick around or participate in any drills. Why? Because he claimed God told him not to

Nevada teacher evaluation lacking specifics as implementation nears

State lawmakers were updated Tuesday on the first-ever, statewide teacher evaluation system being implemented in the fall, but a lot of questions remain. For one, the specifics of the scoring system have yet to be created, members of the Legislative Committee on Education learned Tuesday.

Diversionary court helps young offenders in North Las Vegas

A new North Las Vegas diversionary court helps nonviolent, 18- to 25-year-old offenders without a prior felony or gross misdemeanor conviction who are willing to complete the court’s rigorous educational, community service and drug testing program.

County pressed to put Las Vegas constable’s office back on ballot

Las Vegas Township Constable John Bonaventura’s office tried to pressure the Clark County Election Department to list the constable’s office on the upcoming ballot just four months after county commissioners abolished the office, court records show.

Local dreamers hear ideas on what Las Vegas can be

More than 100 undeniably bright people tossed around ideas Tuesday when asked “What do we want Las Vegas to be?” One suggestion: Emulate Orlando.

Must-have luxury upgrades for your over-the-top deck

Some home improvements are simply worth a larger investment to achieve outstanding results. The extra investment ensures optimum returns in value, beauty and livability. Indoors, kitchens and baths rate that extra attention. Outdoors, decks are the pinnacle of great home improvements.

First-of-its-kind survey offers rare glimpse of those living with and caring for pancreatic cancer

“You have pancreatic cancer” might be one of the most frightening statements a person can hear from their doctor. Unlike other forms of cancer, pancreatic cancer is rarely caught before it is in an advanced stage and has spread, and the median life expectancy after diagnosis with advanced or metastatic disease is only approximately three to six months.

New laws emerge as technology impacts cars and driving

As it relates to public policy, lawmakers may be feeling overwhelmed as they try to keep up with researching, writing and passing legislation to regulate new technologies to maintain public safety or prevent the invasion of privacy. Here is news on some enacted and proposed legislation involving technology and driving.

Security of student information questioned under new Nevada data system

Every single child in Nevada public schools will soon be assigned an identification number and tracked in detail from preschool through high school to college under the combined efforts of a trio of state departments creating a super-data system. It’s called the Statewide Longitudinal Data System — SLDS for short — and it has more than parents concerned.

Tortoise coaches fighting progress

Spring drills are just around the corner for many programs (UNLV begins Monday), about the time an NCAA playing rules oversight panel will vote on a proposal that states a defense can substitute within the first 10 seconds of the 40-second play clock, excluding the final two minutes of each half.

EDITORIAL: ‘Zappos saved the zoo’

Seldom do real-life dramas so perfectly write themselves for the screen. If the recent struggle and triumph of Moapa’s modest Roos-N-More zoo isn’t a movie on The Disney Channel, Nickelodeon or Lifetime by the end of the year, the writers and producers who constantly prowl Las Vegas for material have no heart.

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