Dust the dirt off Meyer, Buckeyes

By now, Urban Meyer was supposed to be irrelevant, a forgotten coach left behind in the carnage of a crazy season. Ohio State was whipped on its home field, and that was that.

CBS begins digital news streaming service

CBS News has expanded its reach to a digital streaming network that features live, anchored coverage 15 hours each weekday.

SUNSET VOLLEYBALL: Panthers ease coach’s jitters, roll into final

Palo Verde girls volleyball coach Phil Clarke admitted he had a few butterflies in his stomach before the Panthers met Legacy in the semifinals of the Sunset Region tournament Thursday at Silverado.

I-A VOLLEYBALL: Mountain Lions put exclamation point on semifinal win

Sierra Vista led 2-0 Thursday in the semifinals of the Division I-A Southern Region volleyball tournament at Sunrise Mountain, and the team’s leaders — Bailey Bergquist, Sydney Land and Bridgette Levi — had no plans of letting Boulder City breathe in the third set.

Man falls into Caesars Palace elevator shaft

A man was hospitalized Thursday after he fell down a casino elevator shaft, Clark County fire officials reported.

Welcome back, Gramercy

In a milestone for what was once a recession-shuttered project in southwest Las Vegas, The Gramercy installs a giant “G” sculpture. Office and residential tenants are following soon.

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Hollywood executive’s remains found in shallow desert grave

Human remains found by hikers in a shallow grave in the desert east of Los Angeles have been identified as those of a Hollywood studio executive who vanished in 2012 and was believed murdered, police said on Thursday.

Playoff hopes could be dashed this weekend

This is one of those weekends every college football fan dreams of, and that’s because 12 teams in the Top 25 are facing off Saturday. These games definitely will make a difference in the season.

Australians Tame Impala thrill with psychedelic pop

Band’s “Lonerism” was named the best album of 2013 by “Rolling Stone,” among other publications, and was nominated for a Grammy.

Gwar overcoming death with more death

Costumed thrasher Gwar, playing Hard Rock Live, carry on despite the passing of their former lead singer.

First Friday, family fun and more

Light, and enlightenment, inspire “EnLIGHTen” activities at November’s First Friday in the downtown Arts District, just one of many arts events around town.

Colorado man indicted for murder in wife’s fatal fall case

A federal grand jury has indicted a Colorado man for the murder of his wife who plummeted 50 feet to her death in Rocky Mountain National Park in 2012, authorities said on Thursday.

Browns tied for division lead after dominating Bengals

The Cleveland Browns took full advantage of Andy Dalton’s miserable night Thursday, dominating the Cincinnati Bengals 24-3 in an AFC North showdown that was shockingly one-sided from the outset.

CCSD investigation finds no proof of cheating

Kelly Elementary School didn’t receive vindication Thursday from accusations at the state level that it cheated on Nevada standardized tests in 2012 to increase scores.

A little Kiss? No way

Kiss rumbles through the opening night of their Vegas residency at the Hard Rock. Even in the relatively cozy confines of a 4,000 capacity venue, it’s still a tried-and-true Kiss spectacle.

Pedestrian killed in northeast valley crash

One person is dead after being struck by a vehicle Thursday night, according to Clark County Fire Department Chief Roy Session.

PETA disputes Discovery Channel snake show ‘Eaten Alive’

An animal rights group on Thursday asked the Discovery Channel not to air “Eaten Alive,” a show planned for next month where a naturalist attempts to get swallowed by a giant snake.

Beltre leads Silver Slugger honorees

Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre won his fourth Silver Slugger Award on Thursday and three players were honored for the third straight year.

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