Bills hold on to beat Jets in Ryan’s return

Rex Ryan’s homecoming was a victorious one — barely. The Buffalo Bills raced out to a 19-point third quarter lead Thursday night before withstanding a furious rally by the New York Jets to hang on for a 22-17 victory at MetLife Stadium.

Chaparral football breaks new ground in state playoffs

A group of Chaparral alumni banded together this week and raised thousands of dollars for the Cowboys’ football team. A chunk of that money is earmarked for cold-weather clothing.

When you’re not used to playing in November, long sleeves aren’t necessary.

 
Biker’s attorney sues Metro in federal court

A Nevada attorney who was acquitted of a misdemeanor obstruction charge in March has sued the Metropolitan Police Department in U.S. District Court, claiming violation of constitutional rights, false arrest and negligence.

Higher education emerging as legislative priority

Higher education reform is emerging as a key priority among Southern Nevada leaders as they begin drafting a policy agenda for the upcoming legislative term in Carson City.

Prosecutors give key HOA player a big break

After many years and countless hours of investigation, this week we learned that federal prosecutors in the massive HOA fraud case are more than vouching for the character of the multimillion-dollar scheme’s No. 2 defendant, Ralph Priola.

Supporters giving big to Nevada Senate candidates

Allies of U.S. Rep. Joe Heck and former Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto are putting money into both campaigns, as the fundraising ramps up for the high-profile candidates as they prepare to face off in a closely watched U.S. Senate election.

Literary Las Vegas: April Awalt

After bedtime stories, Henderson resident April Awalt always told her son, Christopher, that she loved him to the moon and back. One night, he countered with “Mommy, I love you to the sun and back because it is farther.”

Las Vegas Book Briefs for Nov. 12-18, 2015

Local author and College of Southern Nevada professor Laura McBride is set to talk about her novel “We Are Called to Rise” from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 14 at the Paseo Verde Library.

Book Review: ‘Heroes of the American West’ tells tales of Buffalo Soldiers

At the beginning of the Civil War, many freedmen and recent-runaway slaves tried to enlist in the Army to fight for the North. There were laws against that kind of thing then, but after the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, the Union Army was open to former slaves.

Angry tenants voice complaints about Downtown Container Park

Tony Hsieh’s beloved Downtown Container Park may publicly sport a happy face, but behind the scenes Downtown Project’s flagship commercial center has some unhappy tenants.

‘Pawn Stars’ toy expert arrested in Las Vegas

Reality TV personality Johnny Jimenez Jr. was arrested in connection with battery and domestic violence in the valley in October, Las Vegas police said Thursday.

Metro seeks trio of burglars caught on home surveillance

Las Vegas police are asking for the public’s help identifying a trio of burglars. Officers responded to the 3300 block of Morning Wind Lane, a residential street near West Cheyenne Avenue and North Cimarron Road, Monday night.

Justin Bieber due in Vegas in March

Justin Bieber is slated to make a stop at the MGM Grand Garden on March 25.

Suspect in M Resort robbery ordered detained

A man charged with robbing the M Resort and suspected in two other high-profile thefts was ordered detained in federal custody Thursday.

 
A bacon-themed burlesque show actually happened in Vegas — VIDEO

Some would say no matter what it is you’re hosting, there’s an audience for it somewhere. With Las Vegas being home to devout followers of the United Church of Bacon, what better place than Sin City to hold a bacon-themed Broadway-level show.

Education Notebook: School news and events for Nov. 12-18, 2015

Parents, school officials and members of the community are invited to see eighth-graders learn how to pay bills, manage their mortgages, determine childcare for their “kids” and much more at Capital One/Junior Achievement Finance Park.

News from around the Valley, Nov. 12-18, 2015

New Girl Scouts program: In October, the Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada launched What Did You Do Today?, a fall recruitment campaign to engage new volunteers and introduce more girls to scouting. The group offers many programs and activities to help girls discover their values, connect them with others and take action to make a difference in the world. Girls can earn badges for everything from first aid and camping to financial literacy and STEM activities. The group mission is to build courage, confidence and character in girls ages 5 to 17 years old. Visit girlscoutsnv.org.

Crime and safety news from around the valley, Nov. 12, 2015

The Clark County School District Police Department, in conjunction with the Care Coalition, plans a Pill Take Back Day event from 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 14 at the College of Southern Nevada.

Barclaycard US marks Henderson expansion

Barclaycard US held an event that included speakers, a ribbon-cutting and media tours on Thursday to mark its expansion in Southern Nevada.

 
Sports Betting Spotlight: NFL Week 10

Matt Youmans, Kelly Stewart and Golden Nugget sports book director Tony Miller preview the college football and NFL weekend.

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