Who ya’ gonna call? Myth busters

The fall campaign has entered its final, furious sprint to the Nov. 4 finish line. That means Question 3 supporters will run wild with false narratives to sell voters on their ruinous initiative.

Senate candidates hiding?

It’s not that Nevada’s Republican state Senate candidates can’t debate their opponents; it’s that they’re choosing not to debate.

State needs to extract more taxes from mining

On Nov. 4, Nevada voters will decide whether to remove mining’s unique, 150-year-old tax protections from the state constitution and allow the Legislature to update the mining tax system to reflect modern times.

More taxes on mining would harm Nevada

Tax policy in Nevada needs to move beyond “Who are we going to get this legislative session?” In years past, we have gone after gaming and banking, and now mining with ballot Question 2, the Nevada Mining Tax Cap Amendment.

Oh, ouch, Mr. President, these barbs will sting

Somewhere within the faculty lounge environs otherwise known as the Obama White House, a starry-eyed Obamatron puts down his pumpkin spice latte and says: “Dude, with friends like old man Panetta, who needs enemies?”

How to check up on your hospital

Dear Savvy Senior: What resources can you recommend for researching hospitals? I need to get a knee replacement next year, and want to find a good, safe hospital to have it done in. —Shopping Around

Meditation ridiculously simple yet ridiculously difficult

Merely on the whim of a friend’s suggestion timed neatly on a Sunday afternoon devoid of Green Bay Packer football, I went to a meditation class. Like, whatever.

Book Festival events cover all ages

The Vegas Valley Book Festival is scheduled to include participation by more than 165 authors, with more than 100 separate events, including panel discussions, readings, book signings, art exhibitions, spoken word performances and author presentations.

Night of gourmet goodies benefits Catholic Charities

Master Chef Gustav Mauler recently hosted an evening of fine wines, artisan cheeses and a buffet of culinary delights at his popular Spiedini Italian Ristorante at JW Marriott to benefit Catholic Charities.

Diego Magdaleno ‘ready to rock ‘n’ roll’

The 27-year-old super featherweight from Las Vegas will fight Arturo Uruzquita to headline a card Nov. 8 in Pharr, Texas. In his last fight, Magdaleno easily outpointed Oscar Bravo on May 17.

Legends to quickly get gauge of progress

The Las Vegas Legends are in their third season but they are almost treating things like they were an expansion team.

Nevada to release health plans and premium costs

Health insurance is one of the most important purchases you’ll ever make. And because the time to buy is right around the corner, we’re here to help you brush up on the basics.

Monumental day for Mountain Ridge kids

The transition from fame to normalcy continues for Kryszczuk and his Mountain Ridge Little League teammates, who on Saturday morning were honored by the city at their home park with an impressive wall, which will forever commemorate the team’s run to the United States championship game in Williamsport, Pa.

Ex-pilot cut in airport security line by wearing uniform

A pilot fired from Cathay Pacific Airlines said he wore his former employer’s uniform and badge to bypass security at Honolulu International Airport.

Royals break tie in ninth; beat Orioles 6-4

The Kansas City Royals did not need extra innings on Saturday, but they did break a ninth-inning tie to win Game 2 of the American League Championship Series over the Baltimore Orioles.

Giants defeat Cardinals to open NLCS

The opening game of the National League Championship Series went to the visitors Saturday, as the San Francisco Giants beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0.

Hidden airline fees: A question of government or consumers

Should the government force airlines to publicize hidden fees in their fare pricing? Or should it be the consumers’ responsibility to do their homework to find which deal is the best?

Man wielding knife closes Container Park

An altercation involving a man and a knife closed down parts of the Container Park in downtown Las Vegas on Saturday afternoon.

Isolation order for New Jersey NBC crew issued

New Jersey officials have issued a mandatory quarantine order for members of an NBC crew that was exposed to a cameraman with Ebola.

Vegas faith communities aim at extremists, terrorists

This weekend is the Southern Nevada Sabbath and Weekend of Conscience among various faith communities in an effort to raise awareness of radical extremist groups and terrorist organizations.

Comic book-shop owner thrives with popularity of comics

Ralph Mathieu is owner of Alternate Reality Comics, one of the most popular shops in Las Vegas. Nestled in a plaza across the street from UNLV’s campus, Alternate Reality has been a go-to haunt for comics enthusiasts for more than a decade.

A silver-screen love affair with the Silver State

Nevada has played host to hundreds of movies, playing everything from a prehistoric battleground in 1942’s “One Million Years B.C.” to the 24th-century planet Veridian Three in 1994’s “Star Trek: Generations.”

Lone banks in 2 rural Nevada towns to close

The lone banks in two small rural Nevada towns are closing, and residents and merchants wonder how they will get by without them.

Scorch turns up the heat at Halloween attraction

By day a mild-mannered Christian dad, at night Scorch morphs into a fire-breathing, demented clown for Freakling Bros. Trilogy of Terror. His mission is to keep up the frights as visitors await their turns in the haunted houses.

 
Ex-convict shot in New York after prison release

Two New York City men have been charged with the ambush shooting of a man about 15 minutes after his release from prison.

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