Reddy back to sing, not hypnotize

Helen Reddy, one of pop’s biggest voices in the ’70s, chose hypnotherapy over pounding the oldies circuit.

Sandoval speech leaves Democrats with tough choice

For decades, Nevada Democrats have wanted to tax business revenue to better fund public schools. And, coincidentally, Nevada has a governor who wants to tax business revenue to better fund public schools.

 
Bieber to be roasted on Comedy Central

Justin Bieber as the subject of a Comedy Central roast? The Justin Bieber who allegedly egged a neighbor’s house? The Justin Bieber who reportedly antagonized an airplane crew and filled an plane with pot smoke?

Former UNLV star Anthony faces tough rebound

After reaching the pinnacle of college basketball as a player at UNLV and then as CBS Sports’ lead college analyst, Greg Anthony’s future is in question after sex scandal allegations.

 
Obama shuts down rivals with off-the-cuff remark

President Barack Obama focused on the economic gains that he hopes will become his presidential legacy during his State of the Union address on Tuesday, and he decided to have a little fun, too.

Smoking kills, but it also funds education in Nevada

Gather around, kids. Look away from your smartphones for a moment. I have something important to tell you. It’s about smoking. Specifically, cigarette smoking. You need you to start.

McCaw’s comfort level grows with his importance to Rebels

Early in the season, UNLV freshman Patrick McCaw mentioned he was hesitant to speak to the media. Now, he’s playing more, talking more and beginning to warm up to all of his expanded roles.

New group to get behind mental health services

In 1887, a reporter was driven to the insane asylum by her lackluster writing assignments. Her publisher demanded her release 10 days later, and Nellie Bly entered the annals of undercover and advocate journalism. A local charity hopes Bly’s exploits inspire a new generation of philanthropists.

Family Court self-help website launched

A new website offers how-to tips, forms and other information for those who are representing themselves in Family Court.

EDITORIAL: A plan to clean up PERS

The Public Employees Retirement System of Nevada requires major reforms because the state’s pension plan, for too many people, is not a retirement program — it is a wealth generation system. PERS provides former government employees with benefits that are unavailable to the taxpayers who fund the system at great expense. And some PERS perks are immune to IRS rules that sock it to citizens who attempt to access retirement funds.

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