Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy claims the April confrontation between the federal government and his armed supporters was part of an age-old spiritual battle between good and evil.
With so much of Washington preoccupied with increasing federal power at the expense of our rights — think IRS, NSA, DEA, and on and on — it’s cause for celebration when someone suggests decreasing government power to protect our rights.
The Las Vegas Valley needs a new, multipurpose stadium that’s close to the Strip. A venue capable of attracting and expanding large-scale special events is the resort corridor’s missing piece of tourism infrastructure.
Congress struggled last week with a response to the surge of thousands of unaccompanied minors arriving at the U.S. southern border, and then recessed for a five-week August break.
“Viva Veracruz” opens at Planet Hollywood Resort for a four-month run on Aug. 11, showcasing the music, dance and folklore of Mexico’s state of Veracruz.
Tiger Woods was stricken with more back pain Sunday and withdrew after eight holes at the Bridgestone Invitational. He struggled to even take off his golf shoes before being driven away to an uncertain future.
A strong earthquake in southern China’s Yunnan province toppled thousands of homes on Sunday, killing at least 367 people and injuring more than 1,800.
A North Las Vegas worker who died in a railcar tanker early Saturday morning was identified Sunday by the Clark County Coroner.
Pittsburgh police say a drunken woman tried to drive away in an unmarked police car — with two officers still inside.
Miss Nevada’s Outstanding Teen Amy Smith, whose state title came under question after an audit discovered voting irregularities, won two awards in Miss America’s Outstanding Teen pageant in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday.
Two Las Vegas men were hospitalized with critical injuries after a Sunday morning rollover car crash in the southwest valley.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. took the lead off the final restart with three laps left and won Sunday to complete a season sweep at Pocono Raceway.
University Medical Center officials want the public hospital’s board to have the power to conduct closed-door meetings about potential business plans and strategies that competitors might want to know about.
After her son was placed in a police chokehold and died saying, “I can’t breathe,” Gwen Carr would wake up screaming, “Let him go! Give him air!” she said Saturday. When she heard his death had been ruled a homicide, she said, her first words were, “Thank you, Jesus!”
The night Caesars Palace opened, Aug. 5, 1966, Steve Wynn remembers getting a room so awful “it might have been used for political prisoners.”
Bryce Canyon National Park in Southern Utah features deep, vividly colored amphitheaters at the eroded eastern edge of a high, forested plateau, each filled with weirdly carved formations, arches and canyons.
At least officers didn’t have to issue a speeding ticket when they spotted a giant tortoise ambling down a street in suburban Los Angeles.
While a photographer adjusted lighting equipment, Aristocrat Leisure Ltd. CEO Jamie Odell relaxed in the Australian gaming equipment manufacturer’s south Las Vegas showroom and played a few free spins on a “Batman” slot machine.
A man and a woman who died after being struck in a hit and run crash on Friday have been identified by the Clark County coroner’s office.
Jon Bon Jovi is hoping he’s written a hit with Buffalo Bills fans in a bid to stem concerns of whether his prospective ownership group plans to buy and potentially relocate the franchise to Toronto.
Charles A. Silvestri has a school named for him at 1055 Silverado Ranch Blvd. He also established a grant through the Nevada Community Foundation, based in Summerlin.
A first-grader drew a picture on her school desk one day and was punished. How, you ask? The teacher removed the girl’s desk and told her she wouldn’t get it back until the second grade
Attorney Michael Mazur specializes in collections, and he’s certainly covered his bases with the Laughlin Township constable’s office.
With a local company on the verge of releasing details of a smartphone application that would enable people to hail a ride with a touch of a button, it will be interesting to see Uber’s next move, the ride-sharing company that hopes to establish a foothold in Southern Nevada.
Las Vegan Dylan Kwaniewski’s rookie season in the NASCAR Nationwide Series has been a learning experience. He hopes to end the season applying those lessons learned.
“We never really had a traditional cuisine,” said Carlos Buscaglia, chef partner of Due Forni, who’s been cooking in Las Vegas for more than 20 years.
Next to a bra sporting googly eyes, another bra makes less eye contact, but still stands out. Hot pink and tiger-striped, it’s decorated with flowers and birthday cakes — flung across a table. Hadassah unveiled The Uplift Project, a community outreach campaign, at “Inspire, Imagine, Ignite,” the organization’s 97th national convention, attended by approximately 750 delegates from across the country at the Sands Expo and Convention Center July 21-23.
Dave Koz has his mind on hot fun in the summertime, as the smooth-jazz stalwart and fellow saxophonists Mindi Abair, Gerald Albright and Richard Elliot reunite as Summer Horns. Their current tour brings them to The Smith Center on Saturday night.
Follow the link for the schedule and scores (when available) for the American Legion state tournament, being held July 26-Aug. 2 at UNLV.
Before Saturday, Rancho High had not won a baseball championship at any level since 1976.