Multiple efforts are now underway to multiply the number of families that can offer stable temporary homes to abused and neglected children.
Rodeo cowboys usually don’t talk trash. Unless you get them behind the wheel on a racetrack. Then they will talk more trash than a mob boss when the feds are tapping wires.
President Barack Obama spoke about immigration for 33 minutes at Del Sol High School a week ago Friday, then followed it up over the weekend playing golf at two of the most impressive courses in Southern Nevada.
A growing number of Nevada veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder are choosing medical marijuana to help them heal.
Anthony Elonis claimed he was just kidding when he posted a series of graphically violent rap lyrics on Facebook about killing his estranged wife, shooting up a kindergarten class and attacking an FBI agent.
LA Galaxy reached the MLS Cup final after going through on the away goals rule following a 2-1 loss to the Seattle Sounders on Sunday.
Four men have been arrested in connection with more than 100 residential and vehicle burglaries in the Reno area over the last month.
As soon as the sun set, the lights took over. The ice skating rink in Downtown Summerlin was ready to make your shopping experience a little brighter.
The pilot of a single-engine plane that made an emergency landing on a bus-only roadway in Connecticut said he asked an air traffic controller to tell his four children he loved them in case he didn’t survive.
We asked several valley health professionals what, hypothetically speaking, they’d like to give to their patients during this holiday season to help them have a healthier 2015.
An Ohio State football player who disappeared shortly after sending a text message about his concussions was found dead Sunday in a dumpster, apparently of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.
Running a pawn shop that doubles as the set for a popular reality TV show is no easy task.
A Nevada law on the books for 30 years requires girls younger than 18 to tell at least one of their parents before getting an abortion, but it’s never been enforced because of a successful legal challenge.
A Florida man was charged with murder on Sunday after police found his mother dead and with arrows sticking out of her head while she sat slumped over in a chair, police said.
Nevada’s underperforming public schools are about to feel the squeeze from state education officials who have long identified the chronic strugglers but have done little more than watch them.
Authorities say they’ve found five mutilated bodies in a region of southern Mexico where 11 decapitated corpses were found just a few days ago.
As this editorial rolled off the presses Saturday, Bobby Hauck was preparing for his final game as UNLV’s football coach. On Friday afternoon, Mr. Hauck submitted his resignation, just ahead of Saturday’s game between the Rebels and their archrivals from Reno. His resignation takes effect Monday.
Armed government agents wearing bulletproof vests, some with black ski masks, cornering a vehicle on a public street. In most big cities, such a scene might transpire during a hostage-rescue mission or the apprehension of dangerous criminals. In Las Vegas, though, it could just be the taxi police.
At almost 3.4 million acres, Death Valley easily ranks as the largest national park in the lower 48. Luckily, there are plenty of memorable places to visit in the part of the park closest to Las Vegas and in the desert along the way.
A Georgia judge has denied bond for a man and woman charged with child cruelty and false imprisonment after police found the man’s 13-year-old son hidden behind a false wall in the couple’s metro Atlanta home.
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” star John Boyega has one thing to say to those questioning the inclusion of a black Stormtrooper in the upcoming pic: “Get used to it.”
The Nevada Transportation Department is awaiting results of safety study after deciding earlier this year not to install any more of Trinity Highway Products’ ET-Plus guardrails, which have been blamed on passenger injuries in other states.
The Black Friday shopping weekend may be losing its mojo.
“The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1,” the third film in the dystopian action series starring Jennifer Lawrence, collected $56.9 million to hold off advances by animated films “Penguins of Madagascar” and “Big Hero 6” and claim victory at the U.S. holiday weekend box office.
Ferguson police Officer Darren Wilson did not receive any severance package when he resigned over the weekend, the St. Louis suburb’s mayor said Sunday.
The Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints are among at least four teams interested in running back Ray Rice, according to ESPN.
A man has died, 11 others suffered minor injuries and police made several arrests after a fight broke out outside Atletico Madrid’s football stadium between its fans and those of visiting team Deportivo La Coruna, officials said Sunday.
Black Friday might have been the most anticipated shopping event of the year, but Americans have their attention (and wallets) locked on to the next big spending event: Cyber Monday.
Pennsylvania gaming regulators this month drove another nail into the coffin containing Atlantic City’s gaming market. At the same time, they unwittingly damaged their own state’s casino industry.
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‘Top Chef’ stars to close Las Vegas Strip pop-up restaurant
Southwest Vegas food hall closing only a year after opening
Wynn’s plans to build a third tower on Strip still alive
Asian grocery store looks to add new location near Summerlin
The Eagles add more shows to series at Sphere in Las Vegas