How do you handle horror? Ask director Alexandre Aja

After breaking out as a member of the Splat Pack of horror directors with “High Tension” and “The Hills Have Eyes” remake, French filmmaker Alexandre Aja is branching out with “Horns,” starring Daniel Radcliffe, and a list of upcoming action flicks.

Tucson area offers beautiful weather, flora and fauna

Longtime Southern Nevadans who love the Mojave Desert nevertheless often develop a desire to explore other arid landscapes. Typically, they dream of the Sonoran Desert, whose scenery may have inspired them to live in the Southwest. An excellent place to fulfill that desire is in and around Tucson, Ariz. There are dozens of places to take in the flora and fauna, but two places stand out: Saguaro National Park and the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, which has one of the world’s best zoos.

‘Good to beat Vegas’

Buffalo wide receiver Mike Williams said the Bills took umbrage that Las Vegas oddsmakers made them underdogs against the hapless New York Jets.

 
Judge: Uber ride sharing can roll on, for now

The controversial ride-sharing company Uber can continue to operate in Southern Nevada, a Las Vegas judge ruled today. District Judge Douglas Herndon made the ruling from the bench after holding a hearing on the matter.

Reid: Moapa energy decision a setback for Nevadans

U.S. Sen. Harry Reid said Wednesday that a decision by the Nevada Public Utilities Commission to reject a 200-megawatt solar project on the Moapa River Paiute Indian Reservation is a setback for all Nevadans.

Jordan ‘back’ on Twitter

But Michael Jordan’s cliche-ridden tweets make us wish he’d stayed off social media.

Literary Las Vegas: Marshal S. Willick

“There has long been a need for a reference, written in plain English, from which ordinary men and women can get answers about how the divorce process works in Nevada and what to expect,” writes attorney Marshal S. Willick.

Health official won’t ID valley hospitals designated to treat Ebola

Public health officials in Southern Nevada have designated hospitals where emergency medical teams should take patients fitting the Ebola profile, but the region’s chief medical officer won’t say where those facilities are.

UNLV golfer Finkelstein wins Mountain West honors

UNLV senior Dana Finkelstein was named the Mountain West women’s golfer of the month on Wednesday. Finkelstein won the Las Vegas Collegiate Showdown this week.

Deer hunt starts slowly and gets worse

When the sun came up on the fourth day of my 2014 deer hunt I was sitting in front of a computer at our dining room table instead of glassing a remote hillside in central Nevada. Not because I wanted it that way, but because unforeseen circumstances had whittled away at what was supposed to be a 10-day hunting trip. Now it would last no more than three, and the jury was still out as to whether I would make it into the field at all.

Four titles on the line Thursday

Arbor View and Centennial will decide the Northwest League in what some are calling the “Game of the Year,” while Bishop Gorman and Palo Verde each carry 3-0 league marks into their Southwest duel. Over in the Sunrise Region, Green Valley (Southeast League) and Las Vegas (Northeast League) will try to lock up the No. 1 seeds.

 
Man accused of kidnapping, raping women in several states arrested

A man accused of kidnapping and raping women across several states has been arrested in upstate New York after driving his truck into a river during a police chase, law enforcement officials said on Wednesday.

LV man involved in fatal Arizona hit-and-run

A Las Vegas man who police did not immediately identify was the driver involved in a fatal pedestrian-vehicle collision in northwest Arizona on Monday.

Davie hasn’t forgotten losing recruits to UNLV

New Mexico coach Bob Davie has no trouble remembering how Marc Philippi and Ron Scoggins switched their commitments to the Lobos to UNLV on the eve of signing day. The teams play each other Saturday.

‘M is for Monster’ may result in nightmares for younger readers

You probably wouldn’t think that an alphabet book could be for older kids but “M is for Monster” by J. Patrick Lewis, illustrated by Gerald Kelley definitely is. Small, sensitive children may run, screaming, into a bedtime full of nightmares after they see what’s inside this book. The artwork is incredible but it works its magic entirely too well for little ones.

1 person extracted from vehicle after rollover accident

A female was trapped in a vehicle after a rollover accident on Smoke Ranch Road between Decatur Boulevard and Rancho Drive Wednesday morning.

Man pleads guilty in pet shop arson

A 28-year-old man pleaded guilty Wednesday to arson and cruelty to animal charges in the Prince and Princess Pet Boutique fire.

Weidman-Belfort match rescheduled for Feb. 28

Chris Weidman’s next defense of the middleweight title against Vitor Belfort, previously slated to take place at UFC 181 on Dec. 6, will now headline UFC 184 at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 28, 2015.

Man pronounced dead after Henderson crash had medical episode

The Clark County coroner’s office confirmed Wednesday that a man pronounced dead earlier in the week after a single-vehicle crash in Henderson had a medical episode.

 
Man beheads mom, steps in front of train

A man with a history of psychiatric problems decapitated his mother, dragged her lifeless body into the street in front of their home and then killed himself by walking into the path of a nearby oncoming train, police said Wednesday.

Another Dem Assembly candidate declared ineligible

Democrat Jesse “Jake” Holder is ineligible to be a candidate in the Assembly District 10 election, Clark County District Judge Michael Villani ruled Wednesday.

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