Taste of the Town: Unstuffed cabbage recipes are easy and inexpensive

Today we have two final recipes for unstuffed cabbage, one from reader Paula Kuty, who said she got it from her mother-in-law, and one from Vi Graham, who said her E-F Casserole (the letters stand for “easy” and “frugal”) won a monthly contest in the Deseret News for low-cost main dishes.

Small Plates: El Sombrero and “Mad for Muffins”

El Sombrero, the adobe restaurant on Main Street in downtown Las Vegas that had been in the same family for more than 60 years, changed ownership this summer and reopened early this month.

Royals rally to beat A’s in 12-inning thriller

Back in the playoffs after 29 years, the Kansas City Royals ran wild and outlasted Oakland in a thrilling opener to baseball’s postseason.

Tarkanian in the middle as stadium vote nears

The phone calls began ringing at 7 a.m. at the Tarkanian house. Council Member Lois Tarkanian, the former basketball coach’s wife of 59 years who, with her swing vote Wednesday, will decide whether the city moves ahead with a public subsidy deal for professional soccer stadium project in downtown Symphony Park.

FCC considering ban of Redskins name

The Federal Communications Commission is considering whether to punish broadcasters for using the moniker of the Washington NFL team, the Redskins, a word many consider a slur to Native Americans, the agency’s chairman indicated on Tuesday.

VOLLEYBALL: McClure, Aggies top Spartans in four

Jenna McClure finished with 29 assists and seven aces Tuesday to help Arbor View’s girls volleyball team to a 23-25, 25-10, 25-14, 25-13 victory over Cimarron-Memorial.

Haze nightclub closing

Officials say Haze Nightclub at the Aria will be closing at the end of October to make way for another business.

Mojave principal asks teen no longer charged in homicide to return

Patrick Harper may remain a suspect in a murder case in the eyes of North Las Vegas police, but his Mojave High School principal is welcoming the 16-year-old back with open arms.

NIAA says no national title games for Nevada teams

The decision would prevent Bishop Gorman, ranked No. 1 in the country, from playing in a national title football game set for Dec. 27 in Florida. But the decision wouldn’t stop Findlay Prep for playing for a national title in basketball.

NLV councilman denies knowing renters were dog hoarders

North Las Vegas City Councilman Isaac Barron on Tuesday rebutted accusations he knew tenants in his rental house were hoarding nearly 100 dogs, dozens of which died in a weekend house fire.

Seniors take the softball field with laughs in Las Vegas

Don’t tell this slow pitch softball player he can’t run. Freddy “Fast Freddy” Mattos, at a spry 78 years young, couldn’t stand still before he took the field with his team Tuesday in Las Vegas in the World Masters Championship tournament.

Oregon grape stomps for fun, not wine

There is one thing that the people at Willamette Valley Vineyards want you to know about their annual grape stomp. It is a very important point, one they make several times.

A healthy mouth leads to a healthy heart

Did you know that sticks and stones may break our bones, but not brushing or flossing our teeth may harm our hearts? Although this is a slight deviation from the original saying, they are nonetheless wise words that we should take to heart.

Downtown Project lays off 30 workers; Hsieh role unchanged

Downtown Project, Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh’s $350 million initiative to redevelop the East Fremont corridor in downtown Las Vegas, has laid off 30 workers as part of its effort to streamline operations.

 
Human remains found on factory conveyor belt

A worker at a waste collection site near Los Angeles found human remains on a conveyor belt at the facility, marking what local media called the fourth such grisly find in two years, police said on Tuesday.

Nevada Taxicab Authority tasked with finding new leader

The Nevada Taxicab Authority board will have a key role in finding a new administrator to oversee Clark County’s taxi industry, but there hasn’t been any movement toward finding a replacement for Charles D. Harvey, who resigned the position effective Friday.

Clippers practice at UNLV as new era begins

The Los Angeles Clippers no longer have the issues involving Donald Sterling to distract them, which means the team can get back to business with the basketball.

Gaming’s $240 billion impact noted; Murren eyes fantasy sports

The commercial and tribal gaming industries had a combined economic impact on communities where they are located of nearly $240 billion in 2013, according to a study conducted by the research arm of Oxford University.

I-15: Back to near-normal next month

Little by little, Interstate 15 is getting back to the way it used to be. By the end of October, everything on Southern Nevada’s most important highway should nearly be back to normal.

NFL TV ratings on the rise despite domestic violence cases

Americans are tuning into NFL football in greater numbers than last year, according to early season viewership figures, signaling the league’s fumbled handling of domestic violence cases has not dented its overall popularity.

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