Tale of the West and beyond: Where laws end, tyranny begins

Englishman Bill Pitt, who died in 1778, and Nevada cowboy Grant Gerber, who moved on last month, had the same burr under their saddles. They believed tyranny begins where the law ends.

The end is nigh

It all comes down to Tuesday.

Rebels come up a kick short against New Mexico

UNLV walk-on kicker Brian McIntyre barely missed a 55-yard field goal that would have sent Saturday’s game against New Mexico into overtime. That left the Rebels with a 31-28 loss at Sam Boyd Stadium.

Competitive Forces repel, also attract on NHRA circuit

Always the first one to congratulate her famous father — 16-time NHRA world champion John Force — after a big win, Courtney Force was nowhere to be found after he clinched his 16th title by winning last year’s NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Reid has plenty at stake in election

U.S. Sen. Harry Reid is not on the ballot this year but few have more riding on the outcome of Tuesday’s elections than the majority leader from Nevada. The results could determine the path forward for the veteran Senate leader in the autumn of a long career.

State in talks with expert to lead foster child death investigation

State officials are negotiating a contract with child welfare expert Mike Capello to conduct an independent investigation of a Clark County foster child who was killed while in care. Capello is a former director of the Washoe County Department of Social Services.

Wood shows progress in Rebels’ scrimmage

On a UNLV basketball team with five true freshmen, Chris Wood qualifies as a veteran. He is definitely playing the part of a more experienced leader on the floor, in contrast to last season.

 
Cold War veterans honored in Las Vegas

Nevada’s congressional representatives who serve on House Veterans Affairs and Armed Services committees paid tribute to Cold War veterans Friday.

Hawaiian lava stops short of town’s main road

Lava that has been creeping toward a small town on the Big Island has stalled just before reaching the town’s main road, officials said Saturday.

Northbound U.S. 95 closed after 3 accidents; one dead

One person was dead and all northbound lanes were closed about 7:20 p.m. Saturday after accidents on U.S. Highway 95 between Valley View and Decatur boulevards, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.

Iran hostage, family still haunted 35 years later

Thirty-five years later, former Marine Staff Sgt. Mike Moeller and his Nevada family say they are still feeling pain from him being held hostage after the takeover of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran.

77-year-old goes missing in Las Vegas

Las Vegas police are seeking the public’s help in locating a woman went missing Friday afternoon.

VP Biden stumps for Democrats in Vegas

In a visit to Las Vegas aimed at saving Democratic candidates from defeat, Vice President Joe Biden on Saturday urged Nevada’s Latino community to vote or face the prospects of a GOP-run Congress that doesn’t support immigration or the middle class.

Man killed when train hits truck near Elko

A man died after his vehicle was struck by a train at a crossing about 15 miles east of Elko in Northern Nevada.

Mike Sanford’s team wins on hidden ball trick

After Indiana State fell behind Missouri State 18-17 with 42 seconds remaining on Saturday, the former UNLV coach reached deep into his bag of tricks to set up a game-winning field goal.

Kesterson teacher puts fun into first grade

Kesterson Elementary School first-grade teacher Nicole Schwedrsky is honored as September Clark County Educator of the Month for her ability to connect with students.

Time to fall back to winter water schedule

If the sudden change in the weather didn’t do the trick, the Southern Nevada Water Authority is here to remind everyone to cut back on their landscape watering.

Alleged same-sex wedding in Egypt causes eight arrests

An Egyptian court on Saturday convicted eight men for “inciting debauchery” following their appearance in an alleged same-sex wedding party on a Nile boat, sentencing each of them to three years in prison.

Nevada controller: Unexciting yet crucial race

The race for Nevada controller, which typically flies well below the radar, should not be taken for granted by voters.

8 grocery essentials for a frugal winter

With the chill of winter already in the air, it’s time to stock up on food items and other kitchen essentials for the cold months ahead. You don’t want to be caught short, like old Mother Hubbard, with her proverbially bare cupboard.

Early marijuana decriminalization advocate Holder dies

Paul Holder, a Southern Nevadan who who ran unsuccessfully on forward-looking platforms in nine government races between 1978 and 1992, has died at age 71.

ParkMe app offers more info than you might have thought

The secret of ParkMe: You have to open it a few times and explore it and you’ll find all kinds of information about parking that you never knew was available.

Man’s remains found at Lake Mead identified

A man whose remains were found two weeks ago at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area was identified by the Clark County coroner’s office on Saturday.

Woman shot dead at NLV apartment complex identified

The Clark County coroner’s office on Saturday identified the woman who was shot dead following an argument at a North Las Vegas apartment complex on Thursday morning.

Family Court judge provides magical twist for adoptions

Clark County Family Court Judge Cynthia Giuliani wielded a magic wand instead of a gavel on Thursday as she presided over adoption ceremonies in the guise of fairy godmother.

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