Holiday event scheduled

The Providence master-planned community is inviting the public to join in the giving spirit and enjoy fun activities at Hometown Holidays. The free event will run 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 6 at Knickerbocker Park, 10695 Dorrell Lane.

Gateway to Sloan Canyon

While Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area is called “the hidden jewel” of Southern Nevada, Inspirada residents J.T. and Olivia Reynolds can see it almost every day and frequently visit the site with their friend Sandy Dyan.

Short sales still make up 10.6 percent of existing sales

As I get caught up on my mail after returning from the annual convention of the National Association of Realtors this month, I found two recent questions from readers that I’d like to answer.

State down payment assistance program available

Nancy Story Team helps homebuyers receive thousands in down payment and closing costs through Nevada Housing Division’s “Home Is Possible” program.

House Calls

Q: Our solitary, elderly, recently widowed sister can’t sell her house, which is adjacent to a golf course. Hers and other houses are just not selling even though the area is well-maintained.

UNLV coach Hauck to resign on Monday

Bobby Hauck will resign Monday as the Rebels’ football coach after five seasons, and he said in a text message that timing the announcement for late afternoon Friday was a way to further fire up his team for today’s game at Sam Boyd Stadium, where UNLV will attempt to keep the Fremont Cannon.

Defense lifts Illinois over Baylor in LV Invitational

Illinois shot its way to a 5-0 start, averaging 96 points per game with its collection of capable scorers all over the floor. With the offense stuck in neutral on Friday night, the Illini found out they can win with their defense, too.

Interfaith Thanksgiving encourages respect, offers hope

The Interfaith Council of Southern Nevada’s Thanksgiving Observance on Nov. 23 took place at Congregation Ner Tamid. Representatives from several faith groups participated with the hope of building bridges of respect.

EDITORIAL: Tax break talks highlight need for reform

Congress will make an all-new case for federal tax simplification next week, when it reboots talks for extensions on all the breaks, credits and deductions that expired last year or die a month from now.

Young Rebels hoping to discover offensive identity against Albany

Four games into his fourth season, coach Dave Rice’s vision for an up-tempo UNLV basketball team is out of focus. It’s not blurry because the offense is moving at incredible speed, either.

Trainer, co-owners of California Chrome roll dice

When California Chrome enters the starting gate for the Grade 1 $300,000 Hollywood Gold Cup on Saturday at Del Mar, most eyes in the horse racing world will be watching.

Expect Chiefs’ defense, crowd to upend Manning, Broncos

It was tough to take the Kansas City Chiefs too seriously last season, even when they kept devouring opponents as quickly as Andy Reid could make a stack of cheeseburgers disappear. But if Reid’s second season as coach has proven something, it’s that his team is a serious contender in the AFC.

Spurrier’s season will have happy ending at Clemson

From the start, this season was full of unpleasant surprises for Steve Spurrier. But the South Carolina coach usually can count on ending things with a win against Clemson.

Mexican comedy icon ‘Chespirito’ dies at 85

Roberto Gomez Bolanos, the iconic Mexican comedian who wrote and played the boy television character “El Chavo del Ocho” that defined a generation for millions of Latin American children, died Friday at age 85.

Mickey Rourke, 62, beats 29-year-old in boxing match

Hollywood actor Mickey Rourke returned to the boxing ring Friday at the age of 62, defeating a fighter less than half his age in an exhibition bout.

Beretta newest draw for Clark County Shooting Complex

Beretta guns now have a presence at the Clark County Shooting Complex, and officials are banking on the famous Italian firearms to help boost the range’s profile and attract more tourists.

‘Emotional support’ pig booted from US Airways flight

This was a pig that truly could not fly. The pig was ordered off a U.S. Airways plane at Bradley International Airport in Connecticut on Wednesday after crewmembers determined the animal had become disruptive,

Santa on hand for tree lighting — PHOTOS

Santa, Opportunity Village Chief Development Officer Foundation Associate Executive Director Linda Smith, and Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman flipped the switch to light the tree Friday at Opportunity Village’s Magical Forest.

One dead in shooting at Chicago Nordstrom

Chicago police say a man shot his girlfriend before fatally shooting himself in a Nordstrom in Chicago’s River North neighborhood.

Do you want to build another snowman?

Disney is reportedly in the process of developing a sequel to the beloved animated movie “Frozen.”

Rebels look to keep Fremont Cannon, send Hauck out with win

UNLV captured the Fremont Cannon in Reno last season, ending eight years of misery. Not UNR wants it back, but the Rebels are in no hurry to relinquish the trophy.

Political season brings NLV sign permit hike

Posting political signs just got pricier in North Las Vegas. In fact, the city that used to be the cheapest when it came to permitting political signs is now the most expensive.

Friday Football Showdown: Nov. 28

Brian Leonard and Marco D’Angelo go head to head in this week’s showdown.

Regional casino markets show renewed life

There is life in the regional casino markets. Several states posted their best gaming revenue months in more than a year during October, fueling a boost in the stock prices of regional gaming operators.

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