Your loved one deserves better than The Speech

Here comes The Speech. I can see it on his face. I can feel the words gathering in the air between us. One part plea, one part protest, one part lamentation.

Easter Seals honors singer for charitable contributions

Easter Seals of Nevada honored singer Olivia Newton-John with its new Four Star Award for outstanding charitable contributions during its second annual women’s tea, titled “Tea Thyme, Women & Wine,” on Aug. 18th at the Four Seasons.

Ex-SWAT officers file complaint against Metro

Two former Las Vegas police SWAT officers have filed a complaint against the department asking for reimbursement after they were reassigned during backlash over the abandoned federal roundup of rancher Cliven Bundy’s cattle.

FOOTBALL: Flanagan helps Mojave open season with win

Ty Flanagan rushed for 292 yards and four touchdowns on just 12 attempts Saturday to help Mojave’s football team open its season with a 48-40 win over Skyview (Idaho) in the Rocky Mountain Rumble in Pocatello, Idaho.

These Vegas freeway angels can’t accept tips

While tipping is popular in Las Vegas, it’s not a good idea to tip those freeway angels who work for the Nevada Transportation Department’s Freeway Service Patrol or Incident Response Vehicle programs. They’re not allowed to accept them.

215 Beltway reopens after vehicle fire

All westbound lanes of the southern 215 Beltway near Eastern Avenue have reopened after a car fire Saturday night, according to the Regional Transportation Commission.

ROAD ALERT: Kyle Canyon Road delays

Motorists using Kyle Canyon Road will experience delays between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesday so that a wide, load-hauling bulldozer can transport materials for the flood diversion berm project.

Lawyers battle over marijuana laws, pending legalization

Sen. Tick Segerblom, D-Las Vegas, who authored a 2013 law establishing medical marijuana dispensaries, said the group’s goal is to get 105,000 signatures by November and have recreational marijuana legalized through a ballot initiative by 2016 at the latest.

Guilty plea in Nevada insurance chief murder

A man has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the April 2013 beating death of Nevada’s chief insurance examiner in Carson City.

Monorail chief strives to keep everyone on track

Curtis Myles, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Monorail Co., is a member of a committee of transportation shareholders that will guide Southern Nevada’s strategy to move 40 million tourists annually into and around the resort corridor in the future.

Barao out; Dillashaw will face Soto in UFC 177

Renan Barao was forced out of a rematch with T.J. Dillashaw on Saturday. Instead, Dillashaw will defend his bantamweight belt against former Bellator champion Joe Soto in UFC 177.

 
2 California counties petition to form 51st state

Representatives of two counties in far Northern California petitioned state officials Thursday for the right to form a 51st state called Jefferson, formally asking state lawmakers to vote on their proposal.

Ask a Lawyer: Texting and driving

Most people have smart phones, and the temptation to use them while driving is a danger zone you just shouldn’t enter. That goes for GPS navigation systems, too.

Man dies in possible Henderson hit-and-run

A 61-year-old man died early Saturday morning after a possible hit-and-run, according to the Henderson Police Department.

Comedian Joan Rivers on life support

Joan Rivers’ “serious condition” has escalated as the star and comedian is now reportedly on life support.

Worst is probably over for UNLV

UNLV’s football team should see much better nights this season, mostly because it’s doubtful the Rebels will play a more talented team than the side it encountered Saturday before 50,103 and an ESPN audience.

 
Mountain Ridge players parade on the Strip

Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman temporarily cut short a San Diego vacation to hand the Mountain Ridge Little League kids the keys to the city on the steps of city hall before a parade down the strip on Saturday morning.

Rebels Report Card vs. Arizona: Plenty of room for improvement

Look. UNLV wasn’t winning this game. It’s not near as fast or talented as Arizona, which entered a 24-point favorite. But coming off a 7-6 season and bowl appearance, the Rebels needed to show up far more than they did

Richmond American showcases six projects

Homebuyers in northwest Las Vegas have a final opportunity to own a new Richmond American home at one of six area communities: Hillside, Woodland Crest, Bronco Estates, Highgate at Providence, Chestnut Hill at Providence and The Estates at Highgate.

Woman shot in leg in southwest valley

A woman was hospitalized and a man was arrested after a Saturday morning shooting at Russell Road near South Fort Apache Road, Las Vegas police said.

Millennials favor doing good over divinity

Studies show that Millennials are less inclined to practice religion and more inclined to practice volunteerism and altruism — ironically, a cornerstone of most religious doctrine.

Woman killed in rollover crash northeast of Las Vegas

A woman died after a Friday night single-vehicle rollover in Lincoln County, about 180 miles northeast of Las Vegas, the Nevada Highway Patrol said on Saturday.

Rams release Michael Sam

Defensive end Michael Sam’s dream of becoming the first openly gay player in the National Football League (NFL) was put on hold on Saturday when he failed to make the St. Louis Rams’ 53-man roster for the 2014 regular season.

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