Dave Rice’s time is now

Questions about job security shadowed Dave Rice in the spring. The UNLV basketball coach was granted another year, at least, to find the right answers. Four months from now, he hopes to avoid a “Groundhog Day” scenario and the same questions.

NY college on lockdown after online threat of shooting

Marist College, a small private school 84 miles north of New York City, canceled classes and ordered a lockdown on Friday because of an online, anonymous posting that threatened a shooting on campus, a Marist spokesman said.

 
Mormons to resign from church in protest of gay policy

Hundreds of Mormons plan to resign from the church in Salt Lake City this weekend at a protest against a church policy barring the children of married same-sex couples from receiving baptism, organizers said on Thursday.

EDITORIAL: Have some horse sense

Everyone knows how to fix the wild horse problem across Nevada and the West, but no one wants to say it, much less do it.

8 Thanksgiving tasks for kids (leaving you time to relax)

All the cooking, cleaning, hosting, washing, baking, laughing and scrubbing is surely too much for one person to handle. Try giving your kids a little more responsibility and credit this year and see your to-do list shrink before your eyes.

UFC’s Rousey accepts life of star

Ronda Rousey knows every time she says a word, it could end up in headlines around the globe and across the Internet. While she admits it has bothered her at times, Rousey acknowledges it’s better than the alternative.

With college basketball season tipping off, No. 1 unclear

A year ago, it was unanimous. Kentucky coach John Calipari was king of the hill in college basketball. Calipari had compiled an NBA farm team that was capable of running the table and inspired a proposition bet on an undefeated season.

Sugarland guitarist Thad Beaty ready to hit the Strip running

Thad Beaty will be on a mission in Sunday’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon. He’ll start in last place alongside Women’s Running editor Jessica Sebor. For every racer she passes, Transamerica will donate $1 to the Sanford Foundation.

The weekend’s best bets

Our handicapping experts share their picks for this weekend’s college and NFL football games.

Shadow Ridge reloads, back on cusp of title

Shadow Ridge girls volleyball coach Karissa Guthrie doesn’t believe in the term “rebuilding.”

LETTERS: Nevada needs red-light cameras

Why did our supposed representatives ever pass a law prohibiting red-light cameras in this state? Haven’t they read the article claiming that Las Vegas is the fourth-worst city in the nation for red-light runners?

Giada’s new romance spotted in Las Vegas

Celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis kept a lid on her mystery-man romance despite a very public make-out session in Las Vegas in August. In this age of phone cameras and instant sightings via social media, that was one of the best-kept secrets of the year.

Desert Oasis relaxed for Arbor View rematch

Expectations can sometimes cripple a team.

For Desert Oasis’ football team, a lack of expectations might be the best thing the team has going as the Diamondbacks (7-3) prepare to play at Arbor View (9-1) in the Sunset Region semifinals at 7 p.m. Friday.

Glittering Lights makes the speedway glow — PHOTOS

The Glittering Lights holiday drive-thru at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway opens to the public on Friday, but invited guests got an early preview on Thursday night.

Grizzlies savor crack at state tournament

It’s easy for the three seniors on Spring Valley’s girls soccer team to look back now and laugh a little.

Democrats, Republicans ramp up caucus planning

About 40 Democrats gathered at a community recreation center in Las Vegas on Thursday to plan and learn more, 100 days in advance of their party’s Feb. 20 caucus to decide who should win the nomination for president. The Republican caucus will follow on Feb. 23.

 
UK nurse beats Ebola a second time

A Scottish nurse who came down with Ebola nine months ago, only to return to the hospital with meningitis caused by the virus, has been given an all-clear again, a London hospital said.

Firefighters douse burning booth at Sands convention center

Clark County fire crews fought a fire at the Sands Expo and Convention Center on Thursday night. Firefighters responded to the alarm at 8:15 p.m. with four engines, a truck, a rescue vehicle and two battalion chiefs.

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