Televangelist Robert Schuller dies at 88

The Rev. Robert H. Schuller, California televangelist and founder of the television ministry “Hour of Power,” died Thursday, according to his family. He was 88 years old.

 
Indiana fire official demoted after tying noose at training exercise

An assistant chief of an Indiana city’s fire department has agreed to a demotion after being accused by a fellow firefighter of tying a noose with rope during a training exercise, local media reported on Wednesday.

Bowling Green coach fired after 1 season

Bowling Green fired men’s basketball coach Chris Jans following an investigation into his public conduct.

 
NYPD detective in Uber incident stripped of gun, badge

A New York police detective caught on video screaming at an Uber driver over an alleged traffic violation was stripped of his gun and badge and transferred Wednesday, The New York Post reports.

Lake Mead Christian Academy’s Mission Week benefits Third World countries

For four years, high school senior Emily Weddell has dedicated a week of her time to answer prayers. With a group of her school peers, the 17-year-old visited Guatemalan schools and orphanages and donated water filters that benefited more than 6,000 children.

Records are nice, but wins would be better

I was fortunate to have some good at-bats last few weeks and I tied an NCAA record for reaching base safely in 18 consecutive plate appearances. I also broke UNLV’s record for consecutive hits with 10. It is an honor to reach those milestones but I would trade those individual accolades for a couple of team wins.

Las Vegas marshals looking for suspects in car burglaries

City marshals are trying to identify people they say are connected to a series of vehicle burglaries where windows were broken and credit cards were stolen, Las Vegas officials said.

Will you be at Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend?

If you love tattoos and hot rods, the Orleans hotel brings back the big annual tats and hot rods event of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend.

3 ways your relationships could be killing you

We love to have love in our lives. But if the quickening pulse or clammy palms are the result of an overly critical boyfriend or a jealous girlfriend, your relationship could be killing you.

25 years later, Rebels’ dominance unmatched

Thirty. That was UNLV’s margin of victory in the 1990 NCAA basketball championship game over Duke in a record-setting 103-73 performance by the Rebels. And it happened 25 years ago today — April 2, 1990. The 30-point win is still an NCAA record for largest margin of victory in a title game.

 
Heller: Will keep fighting Yucca Mountain after Reid retires

Republican U.S. Sen. Dean Heller of Nevada said Wednesday that he will do everything in his power to keep nuclear waste out of Yucca Mountain after Nevada Democrat Sen. Harry Reid retires in two years.

Naming Las Vegas: Fallen Marine’s memory lives on in street name

When late Henderson resident Marine Lance Cpl. Richard Perez Jr. told his father the street formerly known as Buena Vida Drive was going to be “great” once completed, he didn’t know the impact it would have on his family.

Scaled-down living: Couple plan to build a 20-foot-long home

If everything goes as they plan, Betsie and Paul Wolford will build and move into a home with a kitchen, a full-size shower, two bedrooms and a common area, all packed in a space smaller than most bedrooms.

Spectrum of flavor: Business sells range of unique spices

Foodies, weekend kitchen warriors and even once-a-year holiday bakers might find just the seasonings they’re looking for at The Spice Outlet, 6960 W. Warm Springs Road, Suite 150.

Class gives senior exercisers gentle taste of Broadway dancing

A little bit of Broadway has come to Atria Seville. The senior living facility at 2000 N. Rampart Blvd. has begun a new exercise program under the direction of a former “Jubilee!” dancer.

Organic origins: Downtown Summerlin farmers market debuts

Downtown Summerlin’s farmers market opened March 14 and attracted a number of eager shoppers. It plans to offer at least 90 percent of its produce as organic and pesticide-free.

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