October winds take air out of Air Race World Championship

Brisk northern winds wreaked havoc with the inflatable pylons, causing a long delay and ultimately the cancellation of the penultimate race of the 2014 Red Bull Air Race World Championship at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday.

Jackson shines at The Smith Center

How did Cheyenne Jackson measure up Friday for a rather full house in The Smith Center’s Cabaret Jazz? Let’s examine these elements in turn.

‘Circle Mirror’ offers deft reflection of inner pain

CSN’s Department of Fine Arts’ hypnotic presentation of Annie Baker’s metaphorical Obie winner “Circle Mirror Transformation” is so wholly absorbing that you won’t want it to end.

 
Stearman flight a reward for Henderson veterans

An 88-year-old former Air Force flight nurse and her 86-year-old husband, a former Air Force pilot, were given a special treat for their service to the nation last week — a free ride in a 1942 Stearman biplane above Boulder City.

Two police officers injured in crash

Two Las Vegas police officers were injured after an east valley crash Sunday afternoon, the department reported.

Cardinals level series with Giants with walk-off home run

On a night when they might have lost their perennial All-Star catcher, the St. Louis Cardinals rallied to tie the National League Championship Series.

 
Patient quarantined in Boston, CDC confirms Texas Ebola case

A Texas health worker has contracted Ebola after treating a Liberian who died of the disease at a Dallas hospital last week, raising concern about how U.S. medical guidelines aimed at stopping the spread of the disease were breached.

A flu shot now helps secure winter health

October marks the start of the annual flu season. Your best defenses include a flu shot, washing your hands frequently and staying home if you feel sick.

Distributors like tax, geographic benefits of Las Vegas

As companies seek lower operating costs and easy access to major highways as well as air and rail freight to transport their products, Las Vegas has become a hub for distribution centers, which are sprouting up across the valley.

Space Needle’s virtual views rival real thing

Visitors to Seattle’s Space Needle are treated to a gorgeous view of this waterfront city when skies are clear and the sun is shining.

Firefighter injured fighting motor speedway fire

A Clark County firefighter was injured while fighting a fire at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday afternoon, officials said.

Airline passenger indicted after arguing over reclined seat

An airline passenger who became upset after a woman reclined the seat in front of him, causing the pilot to divert the plane, has been indicted on a federal charge of interfering with a flight crew.

Navajo leader sports Redskins cap at game

Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly spent part of Sunday’s game between the Redskins and Arizona Cardinals sitting next to Washington owner Daniel Snyder while wearing a Redskins hat.

New York City may end school cell ban

New York City is preparing to end its ban on cellphones in schools, dooming an industry that sprang up near dozens of schools where teens could park their phones in a van for a dollar a day.

Teen shows reality of cancer through Instagram

Michael Tatalovich enjoys photography, so Instagram is his go-to site for social media. That didn’t change when he was diagnosed with cancer in 2013 and decided to document his experience through photos on the popular website.

Retired African-American soldier ends Vegas boycott

Nearly 50 years ago to the day, Army tank officer Eugene Scott vowed he would never visit Las Vegas because the big hotels didn’t serve African-Americans. But on Friday he and his wife broke his self-imposed boycott, and both are glad he did.

Crime spree raises hackles of Vegas HOA

Three months after a homicide shook a quiet northwest Las Vegas Valley neighborhood, residents say HOA laws have hamstrung their ability to govern themselves and keep their community safe.

First tie of NFL season happens in Cincinnati

Mike Nugent missed a 36-yard field goal attempt on the final play of overtime Sunday, leaving the Bengals and Panthers in a 37-37 tie — the NFL’s first this season.

Woman who went missing on Thursday found

A missing North Las Vegas woman who went missing on Thursday night was found, according to North Las Vegas police.

Downtown churches upset with Life is Beautiful

Rehan Chaudhry’s Life Is Beautiful festival is scheduled to hit downtown Oct. 24-26 with an all-star lineup of singers and chefs. Last year’s roaring celebration of music, food and art attracted an estimated 60,000 revelers, who no doubt enjoyed themselves but easily overran hundreds of local churchgoers in the area.

Oscar Pistorius to face sentencing this week

Last month the double-amputee runner was convicted of culpable homicide, or negligent killing. Sentences for such a crime can range from a suspended sentence and a fine to as many as 15 years in prison.

Words rule during the Vegas Valley Book Festival

The Vegas Valley Book Festival, which kicks off its 13th edition Thursday in downtown Las Vegas and at the Clark County Library is a three-day celebration of the written, spoken and illustrated word.

‘Gone Girl’ tops box office over 4 new films

Ben Affleck’s movie thriller “Gone Girl” dominated U.S. and Canadian movie charts for a second consecutive weekend, collecting $26.8 million in ticket sales to beat back challenges from four new films that fought for moviegoer dollars.

Nevada’s TV boom began in ‘Vega$’

By 1978, TV series had called Nevada home. Actor Rod Cameron patrolled the far reaches of the Silver State from 1956-59 on “State Trooper.” And the Cartwrights worked the Ponderosa ranch near Virginia City from 1959-73 on NBC’s “Bonanza,” which remains among the 10 longest-running scripted series in American history.

Ohio police officer found guilty of stealing popcorn

A police officer in Toledo has been placed on unpaid suspension after he pleaded no contest to making off with caramel popcorn from a convenience store.