Vikings give up hope of Peterson return

Adrian Peterson’s last appearance in the Minnesota locker room was nearly 10 weeks ago. The Vikings have played all but one game this season without his swift and strong running ability.

Dog chews through foot to escape chain

Learning to walk on three legs hasn’t been easy for 11-month-old German Shepherd, Rocky. His hind leg was amputated after he nearly chewed it off trying to escape from a chain wrapped around his foot.

UNLV QB Lebowitz on deck if needed

Redshirt freshman quarterback Jared Lebowitz played in UNLV’s past two games when starter Blake Decker got injured. Now Lebowitz might start Saturday at Hawaii.

Las Vegas officials to make pitch for MLS team

Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman and City Manager Betsy Fretwell are joining soccer stadium backer Justin Findlay today to pitch Major League Soccer officials on the merits of the city hosting an MLS team.

Desert Pines’ line was foundation

Desert Pines football coach Tico Rodriguez wasn’t sure how much production he would get out of the Jaguars’ skill positions this season.

Fox acquires rights to Boston Marathon drama

20th Century Fox has moved fast to acquire rights to Boston Marathon spec “Boston Strong” with “Safe House” filmmaker Daniel Espinosa in talks to direct, sources confirm.

6 taken into police custody after Calif. high school fight

Lunchtime fights at a Central California high school on Wednesday ended with police swarming onto campus, school closed and six people in custody, authorities said.

Vigil held for man killed in North Las Vegas shooting

About 50 teens gathered on Wednesday night for a candlelight vigil in memory of the 18-year-old who was shot and killed Tuesday night in North Las Vegas. Roland Pleasant, 18, was gunned down next to a Ford Focus on Tuesday shortly before 7 p.m.

Tropicana overpass struck by bulldozer is safe, NDOT says

The Tropicana Avenue overpass on Interstate 15 has been deemed safe after a bulldozer struck it Tuesday, according to the Nevada Department of Transportation.

Youths live out their dreams in benefit show

When Genevieve Dew and Danny Titus met then-15-year-old Michael Villas, he was anti-social and would cling to his mother, Teresa, every time they went to classes at Life Long Dreams. Things changed for him the day they put a video camera in his hand.

Young punk act makes a Threat

Vegas’ Sounds of Threat release intense, bracing debut. “Creature of Habit” sounds like a violent reaction to their surroundings, a way of blowing off steam lest it scald them raw.

First Look: ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 1’

The first two movies opened to more than $150 million. Barring some sort of national catastrophe, this is practically guaranteed to be the year’s biggest debut weekend.

99 Words About … Basic cable’s Christmas movie onslaught

Despite a volatile economy, there’s one thing our great nation (and certain tax-friendly portions of Canada) still do better than anyone. Produce Christmas movies.

5 things to do around town

One of the holiday season’s biggest attractions kicks off Friday as The Magical Forest opens at Opportunity Village, 6300 W. Oakey Blvd.

Water cooler: Pop culture fun

Here are a few pop culture tidbits that caught our eye this week.

Brittany Maynard’s right-to-die video released after her death

Nearly three weeks after her death, on what would have been her 30th birthday, Brittany Maynard returned to the national spotlight on Wednesday in a video in which she urges states to pass laws allowing terminally ill people to end their lives on their own terms.

Five players to watch in UNLV-Hawaii game

Five players to watch when UNLV’s football team plays at Hawaii at 8 p.m. PST Saturday.

Desert Pines’ line was foundation

Desert Pines football coach Tico Rodriguez wasn’t sure how much production he would get out of the Jaguars’ skill positions this season.

Man who served 39 year prison sentence exonerated

A Cleveland judge dropped all charges on Wednesday against a man who has spent 39 years in prison for murder, making him the longest-held U.S. prisoner to be exonerated, an attorney for the Ohio Innocence Project said.

DA report: Metro air unit allegations unfounded

Clark County prosecutors have found allegations of wrong doing by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s aviation unit to be without merit.

Amy Poehler’s ‘Difficult People’ picked up by Hulu

Hulu has placed a straight-to-series order for “Difficult People,” a half-hour comedy from executive producers Amy Poehler (“Parks & Recreation”) and Dave Becky (“Louie”).

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