Forget Lawler, Pettis wins, buzz belongs to CM Punk

One champion retained his belt with a virtuoso performance while another was crowned by the narrowest of margins in what was a memorable Ultimate Fighting Championship card at Mandalay Bay on Saturday night.

Missing 6-year-old Utah boy rescued by police dog

A police dog named Copper has been credited for saving the life of a missing 6-year-old Utah boy who accidentally fell into an open manhole and became trapped underground.

Die, Dotty’s, die!

It’s really too bad for the Clark County Commission that they simply couldn’t pass an ordinance that says, “All Dotty’s must close immediately!”

Sandoval talks tax reform at Western Governors Association meeting

Gov. Brian Sandoval expressed confidence Sunday that he’ll be able to work well with a more conservative Legislature, although he said he may need to tweak his plans for major tax reform with new GOP lawmakers in mind.

Man arrested after standoff in northwest Las Vegas

A knife-wielding man refusing to leave a garage prompted a Metro SWAT response to a northwest valley neighborhood Sunday afternoon, Las Vegas police said.

 
Britain’s royal couple arrive in NYC for official U.S. visit

Britain’s Prince William and Princess Kate arrived in New York City on Sunday, the royal couple’s first official visit to the U.S. and their first experience with the Big Apple.

Ala. woman’s part in family sex ring goes to trial

The aunt of a teenager who disappeared in 2012 and is now presumed dead is set for trial on charges of being part of a family ring that sexually abused children, including the missing young woman.

‘The Lone Roo’ a pioneer in getting cowboys paid

Last weekend, when he was driving toned-down NASCAR stock cars at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, it was hard to discern the perennial all-around world champion cowboy Trevor Brazile from the racing machines.

Heller hits nerve on energy nomination

U.S. Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev., hit a nerve last week when the Senate voted on a Department of Energy nominee with ties to Yucca Mountain. Make that a couple of nerves.

New AG Laxalt talks about his priorities for Nevada

New state Attorney General Adam Laxalt has big plans for Nevada, including offering more legal help for veterans, outlawing campaign gifts to the office, protecting the state from federal intrusion and continuing some of his predecessor’s priorities of protecting residents from harm and criminal scams.

Beatty could be the next biking hub

A Beatty-area rancher might have a way to keep his Nye County community from joining Nevada’s long list of ghost towns. It all depends on two wheels, hiking boots, running shoes and horses.

Police shoot, kill armed robbery suspect at Rio

A man who Las Vegas police believe to be responsible for a string of armed robberies at casinos was shot dead at the Rio by Metro detectives who had been following him early Sunday morning.

 
Gas leak sickens several at Chicago hotel, including ‘furries’

Chlorine gas sickened several people and forced the evacuation of thousands of guests from a suburban Chicago hotel early Sunday, including many dressed in cartoonish animal costumes for an annual furries convention.

For Sandoval, a good-news kind of weekend

Gov. Brian Sandoval, chairman of the Western Governors Association, heard a lot of good news this weekend at the association’s winter meeting in Las Vegas.

Galaxy win 5th MLS Cup title

Robbie Keane scored a brilliant breakaway goal in the 111th minute, and Landon Donovan retired as a champion Sunday with the LA Galaxy’s 2-1 victory over the New England Revolution in the MLS Cup.

75-year-old hit by car, killed in November identified

A 75-year-old pedestrian killed when he was hit by a vehicle in the northeast valley in November was identified by the Clark County coroner’s office on Sunday.

 
Amtrak stabbing suspect needed mental help, grandmother says

The 89-year-old grandmother of a Michigan man charged with attempted murder in the stabbings of three other passengers and a conductor aboard an Amtrak train says he needs psychological help.

James Franco, Seth Rogen address Sony hack on SNL

James Franco didn’t shy away from Hollywood’s biggest story of the week on his third “Saturday Night Live” hosting gig, tackling the Sony hack attack with help from his “The Interview” co-star Seth Rogen during his opening monologue.

 
Tests confirm identity of 1 of 43 missing students in Mexico

Tests have identified the remains of one of 43 trainee teachers abducted 10 weeks ago in southwestern Mexico, a source close to the investigation said on Saturday, apparently confirming a feared massacre the government has blamed on drug gang henchmen.

Police looking for suspect in fight that led to death

Las Vegas police are asking for the public’s help in finding the suspect in a Saturday night fight that led to a death, Metro announced Sunday.

Youth no barrier for these healthcare executives

Youth is not the norm in the C-suites of hospitals in Nevada and other states, but certain young professionals have distinguished themselves and tracked career paths to the top faster than their peers.

Man killed in Friday shooting identified

The man who was shot and killed Friday night at a central valley apartment complex was identified Sunday by the Clark County coroner’s office.

Statistics are lacking in debate over police behavior

Ferguson, Missouri. Cleveland, Ohio. Staten Island, New York. Eutawville, South Carolina. In each place, individuals — all unarmed except for a child carrying a pellet gun — died at the hands of police officers. All of the dead were black. The officers involved, white.

Northshore Road a nice place for a quick getaway

Southern Nevadans seeking nearby outings on short winter days cannot go wrong with Lake Mead’s Northshore Road. This 62-mile scenic drive within Lake Mead National Recreation Area offers sweeping views of the lake, colorful desert panoramas and rugged mountains.

 
LAPD open investigation into Bill Cosby sex abuse claim

Los Angeles police opened an investigation into a woman’s claims that Bill Cosby molested her when she was 15 years old, a department spokeswoman said.