Woman arrested in fatal shooting

The man who was shot and killed Wednesday night near Maryland Parkway and Charleston Boulevard was identified on Thursday by the Clark County coroner’s office.

 
Joan Rivers dead at 81

Joan Rivers, the raucous, acid-tongued comedian who crashed the male-dominated realm of late-night talk shows and turned Hollywood red carpets into danger zones for badly dressed celebrities, died Thursday at 81.

Okla. report cites IV problems, confusion in botched execution

A doctor and a paramedic failed nearly a dozen times to place an IV during an Oklahoma inmate’s execution and were unprepared for how to proceed, a report said on Thursday.

Pharmacist tied to 2012 meningitis outbreak arrested

U.S. officials on Thursday arrested a pharmacist linked to a 2012 outbreak of meningitis, which killed 64 people across the United States, as he was boarding a flight out of the country, Justice Department officials in Boston said.

Randy Couture puts on his boogie shoes

The UFC Hall of Famer has been paired with Karina Smirnoff for the 19th season of “Dancing With the Stars,” which kicks off at 8 p.m. Sept. 15 on KTNV-TV, Channel 13.

Bettors, NFL get down to business

Finally, the thrills of NFL betting are back, with the Seahawks shooting for a successful sequel, opening their title defense today as 6-point home favorites over the Green Bay Packers.

Thanks to Backman, winning culture taking hold

Playoff baseball is not to be taken for granted at any level, its importance felt on the field and at the box office and everywhere in between. The 51s have made it a reality for consecutive seasons.

Dad in Georgia hot car death charged with murder

More than two months after his son’s death in a hot car, a Georgia man who prosecutors say sat in his office exchanging nude photos with women while his son languished for hours was charged with murder on Thursday.

Network’s goal is to educate public about organ donation

With more than 123,000 people on the nationwide organ transplant waiting list, Nevada Donor Network aims to raise awareness and educate the public on becoming registered donors through community events.

Sandoval can woo as well as snub

Mount Charleston has provided an idyllic setting for Gov. Brian Sandoval to show his concern for beleaguered mountain residents and remind Southern Nevadans that the Republican incumbent is attuned to their needs.

Problems continue at Tenn. teen detention center

At a Nashville detention center with a long history of violence, escape attempts and sexual-abuse allegations, more than two dozen teens broke out of a common area and created a large disturbance in the yard Wednesday night.

Sam Boyd Stadium gets upgrades for 2014 season

Don’t bury Sam Boyd Stadium quite yet. In fact, University of Nevada, Las Vegas officials need to make some serious decisions about improvements to the often-maligned, 38,600-seat venue that sits in a residential neighborhood about seven miles from campus.

Taking control for healthier aging

As adults age, they often face different health challenges than those experienced during their youth; however, there are several key steps that can be taken to improve their chances of maintaining good health.

Sincity Dogs Flyball Team puts agile pups through their paces

Pups and their owners file into the Sincity Dogs Flyball Team’s practice hall on a Wednesday night. Suddenly the space is full of barking, the sound echoing from every corner of the room. This is where the friendly canines gather to blow off steam and show off their agility.

Educator’s 50-year career remembered in high school stadium

After being an educator for nearly 50 years, Centennial Hills High School’s first principal left her mark on hundreds of students and educators throughout the Las Vegas Valley.

Outgoing Green Valley principal reminisces about 23 years at school

Stepping into his Clark County School District office, it’s not hard to know where Jeffrey Horn transferred from just by looking at the decor. With Gator pens, hats, photos and statues, the Henderson resident’s pride in Green Valley High School runs deep. After a 23-year run as teacher and administrator at the school, Horn now serves as an assistant chief student achievement officer for Performance Zone 10.

Camp offers seniors a once-in-a-lifetime experience

Every year, Lee Canyon on Mount Charleston offers senior citizens an opportunity to relive memories of their youth or create new memories around the campfire.

Arrowhead Trail named for historic all-weather highway

It’s uncommon for one roadway to be named for another, but such is the case for Arrowhead Trail near Horizon and College drives.

Henderson to host canine agility training

If you enjoy bonding and exercising with your dog but hate taking mundane walks, the city of Henderson has a solution.