Nebraska football coach Pelini fired

Bo Pelini was fired as Nebraska’s football coach on Sunday after a seven-year stint marked by an inability to restore the program to national prominence and too many embarrassing defeats.

Police: Man broke into home to strangle Shih Tzu

New Hampshire police say a man who broke into his neighbor’s apartment to silence a barking dog ended up getting bitten and arrested.

Is there room in Vegas for two star ventriloquists?

Terry Fator stresses the variety show elements of his Mirage production make him different from fellow ventriloquist Jeff Dunham, who favors a more racy approach. Dunham is setting up at Planet Hollywood for a resident run.

Create treasured memories with a tree-cutting adventure

The nostalgic trek into the woods to pick out the family Christmas tree is a tradition that survives in Western states such as Nevada where tree cutting is allowed on forested public lands.

Del Sol teacher pushes math mastery

Del Sol High School teacher Tina Miller gives students a lift other math hurdles, named October Educator of the Month.

Retiring Washoe DA recounts talks with killer Mack in 2006

Darren Mack feared for his life when he turned himself in to authorities in Mexico after he killed his estranged wife and shot a judge in Reno in 2006, according to retiring Washoe County District Attorney Richard Gammick.

Support for background checks broad, deep

When members of Nevadans For Background Checks converged on the Cheyenne Avenue election center on Nov. 12, they brought with them nearly 250,000 signatures — more than twice the number necessary to qualify its initiative for the 2016 ballot statewide.

Nevada sex resort tries new business plan for world’s oldest profession

Las Vegas witnessed the rise of the megaresort on the Strip. Now a brothel may be setting a similar trend for the sex industry in which opulent brothel resorts cluster as close to Las Vegas as the law will allow. Or maybe it’s another gimmick.

1 dead in northeast valley crash

One man died late Saturday night after a car crashed into a power post in the northeast valley, according to Las Vegas police.

Personal tech products designed for seniors

Dear Savvy Senior: Can you recommend any tablets, smartphones or computers that are specifically designed for seniors? I would like to buy a device for my technology-challenged grandmother so she can get online and keep up with her grandkids better.

UNLV-UNR: How they scored

Scoring and statistics summary for the UNLV-UNR football game.

Hauck loses final game as UNLV coach; UNR reclaims Fremont Cannon

Bobby Hauck timed the announcement he was resigning as UNLV’s football coach the day before his Rebels played UNR for the Fremont Cannon. But UNR had all the firepower in the second half, sending the Rebels to a 49-20 loss.

Hauck’s final game emotional for UNLV seniors

An emotional Devante Davis said the impact Bobby Hauck had on him in his four years at UNLV extends well beyond the football field.

Mistakes, defensive holes sink Rebels’ emotional effort

The negatives outweighed the positives on Saturday night, and as the game wore on it was clear that emotion wasn’t going to carry the Rebels to a win over rival UNR.

Steelers too strong for Saints

At their best, the Pittsburgh Steelers can appear to be one of the NFL’s most complete teams. When the defense is healthy and strong and running back Le’Veon Bell is grinding out tough yards, it’s a tough team to beat.

Buckeyes tease bettors before failing to cover

Ohio State and Michigan took bettors and bookmakers alike on an emotional roller coaster Saturday morning during “The Game.” Not surprisingly, when the thrill ride ended, the bookmakers emerged with a big smile on their faces while most bettors felt sick.

What do ‘I know that I know’? Really, nothing

My heart breaks, again, for our nation. In August, police officer Darren Wilson fatally shot Michael Brown, a civilian, in Ferguson, Mo. On Monday afternoon, I was listening to sports talk radio when the grand jury’s decision not to criminally prosecute Wilson first came to my ears.

Ruling leaves one question

Henderson Mayor Andy Hafen had one additional thing to be thankful for this year: the legal doctrine of standing.

Vargas could be Arum’s backup plan for Pacquiao

Being a boxing promoter is a lot like being a college athletic director. When something falls through in terms of scheduling, there better be a backup plan.

Poster of missing Ohio St. player shown before game

Ohio State’s football stadium went silent Saturday as an announcer called out the name Kosta Karageorge, a missing football player, while a police poster seeking information on his disappearance appeared on the scoreboard.

Gorman blanks Liberty in semis

Liberty came into Saturday’s Division I state semifinal football game at Rancho hoping to force turnovers to stay with the nation’s top-ranked team.

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