New state administration chief has lots to keep him busy

Nevada’s new director of the Department of Administration has plenty of challenges as he starts his fourth week on the job, not the least of which is getting a handle on the myriad agencies under his control.

Where to find holiday bazaars in Las Vegas this year

To aid early-bird shoppers, and to support good causes, the Las Vegas Review-Journal presents its annual list of holiday and craft bazaars.

Mormon church picks three new leaders, all from Utah

Three men were named to a governing body of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Saturday, as the church ended its biggest leadership void in over a century by taking the rare step of filling three seats at once, Mormon officials said.

Patience is just part of home brewing process

Joel Greer and his wife, Christina, had been married three weeks when they moved from Las Vegas to Storrs, Conn., where Christina was to attend graduate school and Joel was to find work with a company that cleaned foreclosed houses.

Nevada GOP chief calls resignation ‘grandstanding’

Republican state party Chairman Michael McDonald on Saturday called the resignation of a Clark County Republican official from a state executive committee “politically motivated grandstanding.”

UNLV knocks off rival Wolf Pack, wins back Fremont Cannon

Despite some missed opportunities and a key injury, the Rebels left Mackay Stadium in Reno with a 23-17 victory on Saturday, taking the Fremont Cannon home with them.

Heller introduces visa waiver reforms

U.S. Sen. Dean Heller introduced legislation last week that could be a boon to Las Vegas tourism.

Durango boys earn final tennis postseason spot

Filip Bosnajak fought off two set points to win a tiebreaker, 7-6 (9) in the second round Saturday and help Durango’s boys tennis team earn the final spot in the Sunset Region playoffs with a 10-8 victory at Legacy in a Southwest League play-in match.

Gaels start fast, rout Shadow Ridge

Two years ago, Bishop Gorman opened its season with a 4-1 mark against non-conference foes, including the then-No. 1 ranked team in the nation in Miami’s Booker T. Washington.

Utah climber, 50, dies in accident at Zion National Park

A 50-year-old Utah man died in a canyoneering accident in Zion National Park on Friday. The man, identified by park officials as Christian Louis Johnson, was found dead about 7:20 p.m. by a search and rescue team in Not Imlay Canyon, a park release said Saturday.

 
Family of Oregon shooter releases statement

The family of the Oregon college massacre suspect said they shocked and deeply saddened by the slaughter that left 10 dead including the gunman, according to a brief statement released on their behalf on Saturday by Oregon state police.

3 hospitalized after motorcycle crash on I-15

Three people are hospitalized after a motorcycle crash Saturday morning, according to the Regional Transportation Commission.

Drought talks could bring legislative showdown in Nevada

Everyone and every living thing needs water. The challenge in Nevada is how best to prepare and share when Mother Nature turns off the taps.

Church tours part of Las Vegas Greek Food Festival

The Las Vegas Greek Food Festival is more than just food and fun — it’s also an opportunity for visitors to tour and learn more about the church.

Here’s how you can catch the UNLV-UNR game

The UNLV Rebels head north to face in-state rival the University of Nevada, Reno Wolf Pack Saturday at Mackay Stadium in the battle for the Fremont Cannon. The game won’t be televised, but there’s still a couple of ways you can tune in if you’re not making the trip up north.

Questionable PAC draws fire from Sanders campaign

A nondescript mailbox provider at a Las Vegas strip mall is the address of a political action committee that claims to be raising money on behalf of Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders.

 
US airstrike hits Afghan hospital, kills at least 16

An airstrike hit a hospital run by Medecins Sans Frontieres in the Afghan city of Kunduz on Saturday, killing at least 16 people in what the U.S. military called possible “collateral damage” in the battle to oust Taliban insurgents.

Fire restrictions lifted in most public lands in Nevada

The changing of the seasons, cooler temperatures and a little bit of rain means an end to fire restrictions on most public lands in Nevada.

FOOTBALL: Wolves’ defense shackles Skyhawks

Basic’s football team had its share of offensive heroes Friday night, but that’s not what coach Jeff Cahill wanted to talk about after the game. Instead, Cahill praised his defense, which gave up just 162 yards while forcing five turnovers to lead the sixth-ranked Wolves to a 35-21 home victory over Silverado.

Aggies cruise without leading rusher

Arbor View played Friday night without Curtis Jones, its leading rusher and one of Southern Nevada’s top running backs, but thanks to Morris Jackson, the Aggies’ potent double-wing ground attack didn’t miss a beat.

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