Nevada ranks dead last in health spending

At $39, Nevada spends about one-sixth the amount of the leading state, Alaska, which averages about $224 per resident, according to a community health assessment from the Southern Nevada Board of Health.

Rosary makers work to provide prayer beads for all

In the Las Vegas Valley, the art has been passed from members at one parish to another. The rosaries they make are distributed free of charge to students in religious education programs, to missions for outreach efforts, to prisons and to people in need.

 
Swordfish kills boat captain in Hawaii

Randy Llanes, 47, was killed Friday while trying to catch the swordfish with a spear gun, according to the Hawaii Police Department.

West valley store fire fills air with smoke

A large column of smoke hovering over the west valley Sunday morning was caused by a shopping center fire, according to a Las Vegas Fire Department.

Spend more time in nature by biking Zion National Park

The riding is casual and not taxing. At the entrance, elevation is about 3,950 feet and by the time you finish about eight miles deep into the park, the altitude is only about 500 feet higher.

Tapas eatery hopes to get cozy with Tivoli diners

Third time’s a charm. In early April, Tapas by Alex Stratta opened at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 180, where two former eateries couldn’t gain a footing.

NBC trying to find new role for Brian Williams

Williams and NBC are in the middle of “complex negotiations” about a possible role outside the nightly news program that he anchored before the scandal erupted earlier this year, CNN said on its website, citing unidentified sources.

Bartender guilty after man does 56 shots and dies

A French bartender has been found guilty of manslaughter after a patron died from doing 56 shots during an October drinking contest.

Henderson looks to Eldorado Valley for growth

Henderson’s next conquest could be 4 square miles of mostly empty desert south of town, some of it lying along the future path of Interstate 11.

 
Alvin Gentry selected as new coach of New Orleans Pelicans

Gentry, a Golden State Warriors assistant, agreed to a deal after he interviewed in New Orleans for a second time this week. ESPN reported that the Pelicans selected Gentry over NBA analyst Jeff Van Gundy.

As Jeff Spicoli would say, these scooter riders are totally sick, dude

Showboating not only is tolerated in competitive scooter riding, it’s encouraged. And when you fall on your keister while trying to do a buttercup across the pyramid, or a deck grab to an inward bri, or a pogo pivot 180, the other riders will help you up, and they genuinely feel sorry for you.

Henderson opens new 20-acre park — PHOTOS

Avenutra Park is a 20-acre, multipurpose facility, located at 2525 Via Firenze, near Sun City Anthem Drive and Volunteer Boulevard, that features lighted fields; basketball, tennis and volleyball courts; a dog park; and a splash pad.

A day at DMV is a day you’ll never get back

A day at the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles last week was like winning a date with Dante. Just when you think it’s over, it just keeps on going.

Condit overwhelms Alves in return after torn ACL

Welterweight contender Carlos Condit eased back into competition in his return from a torn ACL with a relatively even first round against Thiago Alves.

Nevada economy grounded — again

The Interior Department just provided Nevadans with a harsh reminder of why gaining local control of federal land is such a critical issue in the state.

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