EDITORIAL: On environment, innovation beating conservation

Many scientists and environmentalists say human beings are destroying the planet. They cite global warming as definitive proof. They say things are getting worse and that unless we change our ways, we’re all doomed.

Cowboys in a sling, but Eagles are lame

A broken collarbone knocked out Tony Romo, and despite finishing the game with his left arm in a sling, he probably had a better Sunday than the opposing quarterback. It was that much of a fiasco for the Philadelphia Eagles.

5 of the most important wins from this year’s Emmys

Major wins at the Emmy Awards are rarely surprising, including Sunday’s 67th annual show, with “Veep” and “Game of Thrones” taking the highest honors.

Utah byway promises colorful scenery, history

One of Southern Utah’s most scenic byways connects the pioneer communities of Parowan and Panguitch over one of the highest routes in the state, gaining 4,500 feet in elevation. State Route 143 is known as the “Brian Head to Panguitch Lake Scenic Byway,” as well as the “Patchwork Parkway,” for its notably colorful scenery and its connection to a pioneer incident known as the Quilt Walk.

Packers earn satisfying win over Seahawks, 27-17

The memories of what might have been never will be erased, but the Green Bay Packers earned an incredibly satisfying victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday night.

 
‘Biggest Tattoo Show on Earth’ leaves its imprint on Las Vegas

With dozens of the world’s top tattoo artists and hundreds more up-and-comers slinging ink, the Biggest Tattoo Show on Earth made a resounding return to the Las Vegas Valley this weekend with a record number of artists and participants.

Nevada missed worst of West’s wildfire season

Wildland fires don’t discriminate by geography, but due in part to some help from Mother Nature and just plain old luck Nevada has so far avoided the carnage seen elsewhere out West this summer.

 
Cowboys take roster hit in Romo collarbone injury

The Dallas Cowboys suffered another serious blow to their playoff aspirations when quarterback Tony Romo suffered a broken left clavicle in the third quarter of their game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.

Sandoval seeks new direction for state prisons

The ouster of the Nevada Department of Corrections director signals changes are coming to the beleaguered agency at the insistence of Gov. Brian Sandoval.

ACLU praises Las Vegas police body camera policy

In the midst of a national discussion about police brutality and accountability, the Las Vegas police policy of releasing body camera footage is “heading in the right direction,” according to the American Civil Liberties Union.

 
John Kerry says U.S. will take in 85,000 migrants in 2016

The United States will take in 15,000 more refugees from around the world next year, increasing the current level to 85,000, and to 100,000 in 2017, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said after talks with his German counterpart on Sunday.

 
New CNN poll shows Fiorina surging into second place in GOP field

Carly Fiorina has rocketed into second place in the Republican presidential field on the heels another strong debate and Donald Trump has lost some support, a new national CNN/ORC poll shows.

Cowboys’ Dez Bryant out for 12 weeks due to bone graft

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant had a bone graft as part of his surgery to repair his broken foot and his return may or may not be longer than expected.

 
Ex-peanut executive facing life in prison for salmonella outbreak

Even after his mom died, Jeff Almer bought a Mother’s Day card splashed in pastels and bearing the sweetest of words. He tucked a photo of his mother inside the card and addressed it to Stewart Parnell, the man who owned and ran Peanut Corporation of America.

Nevada 3-day drought summit starts Monday

Water, the lack of it and how the driest state in the nation can best stretch every last drop will be the focus of a three-day drought summit that convenes Monday in Carson City.

Coroner identifies 2 killed in separate crashes

Two people who died Friday and Saturday in separate crashes were identified Sunday by the Clark County coroner’s office.

Magician Lance Burton didn’t rush his second career

Lance Burton is a laid-back guy, so maybe it’s no surprise that what he calls “a leisurely pace” to make his first movie ended up being five years.

Superstar-studded lineup kicks off iHeartRadio in Vegas — PHOTOS

From Coldplay to Kanye, and Kenny Chesney to David Guetta, the superstars of the music world were out in full force Friday night for the first night of the iHeartradio Music Festival at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

CCSD teacher union’s membership falls away

In the midst of an increasingly heated contract dispute with the Clark County School District, the union representing more than 18,000 teachers has seen its membership plummet to dangerous lows, threatening its place as one of Nevada’s most influential labor groups.