Plan now for a holiday wedding — either this year or next

If you are planning on having a holiday wedding, Las Vegas venues are more than ready for any request you may have to make your day special. They also tend to have more specials for guests, from room rates to spa dates, during the holiday season.

Having party catered makes sense during holiday time

The holiday party is traditionally meant to be a joyous occasion, however, many seasoned hosts have thrown in the DIY towel for a much more relaxed catered event.

Heisman finalist Gordon to enter 2015 NFL draft

Heisman Trophy finalist Melvin Gordon will play only one more game at Wisconsin before heading to the NFL. Gordon told “The Dan Patrick Show” he would declare for the draft following the Outback Bowl, where he could set the single-season rushing record with 293 yards against Auburn.

Monthly show features local talent to raise funds for nonprofits

On a typical day off, many people seem satisfied with paying bills, weeding the garden or watching their favorite shows. At least once a month, Mark Shunock uses his day off to raise $10,000 for a charity.

 
Here are the nominations for the SAG Awards

Nominations for the Screen Actors Guild Awards are in and Michael Keaton’s quirky dark comedy “Birdman” is leading the way with four SAG nominations, followed by “Boyhood,” “The Imitation Game” and “The Theory of Everything” with three each and “Foxcatcher” with a pair.

 
Missouri bar names drink special after Michael Brown

A Missouri bar sparked protests after it offered a drink special on the weekend named after black teenager Michael Brown, whose shooting by police in Ferguson, Missouri, in August has sparked months of demonstrations.

Dog’s partial paralysis prompts owner to create disabled pets website

When Sharon Seltzer, co-founder of Heaven Can Wait Animal Society, adopted her shepherd mix Sophie, she was a puppy and a happy bundle of energy. Fast-forward about 10 years, and Sophie began showing her age, ending up partially paralyzed. Seltzer went on the Internet but found it frustrating trying to locate information that would make life more comfortable for her furry companion. As a result, she created the website Lessons From A Paralyzed Dog.

MGM Resorts spokeswoman wins national PR honor

MGM Resorts International Senior Vice President of Public Relations Jenn Michaels was named Wednesday to an industry trade publication’s first-ever list of Top Women in PR.

Las Vegas doctor pleads guilty to federal drug charge

A suspended Las Vegas doctor pleaded guilty Tuesday to the federal felony offense of obtaining controlled substances by fraud, the U.S. attorney’s office announced.

Newsmakers, Dec. 11-17, 2014

Pfc Zane P. Iona-Schopp, 19, graduated from Marine Corps recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and the School of Infantry (Infantry Training Battalion) at Marine Corps Base Camp at Camp Pendleton, Calif. He is the son of Jami Schopp of Las Vegas and a graduate of Centennial High School.

‘A Christmas Story’ goes from reel to real

From that coveted Red Ryder BB Gun to a prized lamp in the shape of a shapely leg, the 1983 movie “A Christmas Story” has inspired a devoted following — along with a stage adaptation opening Dec. 12 at Las Vegas Little Theatre.

Bellagio conservatory conjures jolly holiday — PHOTOS

From faux snow to frolicking penguins and polar bears, the sights and sounds of the holiday season are as close as Bellagio’s conservatory and gardens — any time, day or night.

Online gaming ban omitted from government spending bill

Congress in its final major bill of the year unveiled Tuesday declined to support a call by billionaire casino owner Sheldon Adelson for a ban on legalized Internet gambling.

Nevada awarded share of federal preschool grant

Nevada is one of 18 states splitting $226 million in federal grants to develop public preschool programs in 2014, according to an announcement by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and White house officials in a press call Tuesday.

Specialty courts deemed a frugal form of justice

After Christine O’Neill was jailed multiple times for drug possession, a judge recommended her to the city of Henderson’s Assistance in Breaking the Cycle Court program.

5 essential winter home safety checks

If you plan on hosting a family gathering, or are going to be traveling and away from your home, these safety tips can give you the peace of mind you need to enjoy the season and ensure that your home is both safe and secure.

5 must-know tips for healthy winter travel

Crowded airports and train stations and tight guest quarters exposes everyone to germs – and this year’s cold and flu season is projected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to be the worst yet.

EDITORIAL: Sin taxes and Garner

There has been no shortage of media coverage, outrage and commentary on the death of Eric Garner in New York City. That narrative has focused overwhelmingly on race (Mr. Garner was black, the officers were white), on the way police took him down in July, and on the grand jury’s decision last week to not indict the officer who had Mr. Garner in a chokehold.

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