Bungling Broncos let down Osweiler

It was not a performance that will establish Brock Osweiler as the Denver Broncos’ starting quarterback. It’s not going to make him a marketing star, either, meaning commercials pitching cars, insurance and pizza are not suddenly coming his way.

‘Change is in the air’ as Orange Walk honors victims of gun violence

About 70 people clad in various shades of orange braved brisk winds and chilly temperatures Sunday night to participate in a downtown Las Vegas walk commemorating the third anniversary of the Sandy Hook school shooting in Newtown, Conn., and honoring survivors and victims of gun violence.

Patriots rout Texans, regain top AFC position

The Patriots rightfully celebrated the return from injury of tight end Rob Gronkowski on Sunday night, but it was the New England defense that left the most lasting, unforgettable impression.

Irishmen make mayhem in, out of octagon at UFC 194

The MGM Grand had its rafters rattled by an Irish invasion over the weekend during UFC 194. According to reports, about 30,000 Irish fans showed up in Las Vegas to support countryman Conor McGregor in his UFC featherweight title unification bout against Jose Aldo.

Apartment complexes struggling to handle flood of holiday packages

As the holiday shopping season peaks, U.S. apartment complexes are being flooded with packages, from HD televisions to children’s scooters, inundating lobbies and forcing building managers to take measures to extremes.

How Saddam Hussein’s men help the Islamic State

From military victories to spies, former Baathists are a powerful factor in the rise and rule of the Islamic state. A look inside the group’s surveillance operation shows how.

Project delays road improvements at Red Rock Canyon

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area will have to wait a while longer for its first major road upgrade in 20 years, and there are conflicting reports about the scope of the work and when it will be finished.

Where’s winter? Large parts of U.S. see record-setting warmth

It’s beginning to look a lot like — September? While retailers may be hitting their full holiday shopping season stride, Mother Nature is not doing her part to put people in the Christmas spirit.

UFC featherweight champ McGregor faces lots of opportunities

Newly crowned UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor is a man with many career options after exponentially growing his star power with the fastest finish in Ultimate Fighting Championship title fight history in the main event of UFC 194 on Saturday night.

Holiday driving tips: See and be seen, learn to play outfield

It’s beginning to look a lot like collision season. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says 20 percent of all collisions take place in shopping center parking lots during the holiday season.

 
FBI concludes search of San Bernardino lake

After days of scouring a San Bernardino lake for clues into this month’s terror attack, divers have recovered some items, the FBI said.

Don’t let hectic December pace lead to cold or flu

December is always a busy month. Many people travel, and whether in school or working, you’re bound to have deadlines and projects due this month. Add that to gift shopping, weather changes and constant celebrations, and you’re in major danger of getting sick during this month. Here are some tips to keep in mind.

Political Eye: Boulder City’s police chief stays silent

Boulder City Police Chief Bill Conger said he won’t be making any more statements regarding a scandal at the city’s animal shelter, including to clarify remarks the city attorney contradicted.

Schwartz: It’s legal if we say it is!

Last week was a busy one, which explains why I didn’t get a chance to see Treasurer Dan Schwartz’s letter to the editor in response to my column of Dec. 2, 2015. In that piece, I questioned the propriety of regulations Schwartz’s office wrote regarding the state’s new Education Savings Account program.

Chilly conditions come back this week for Las Vegas Valley

Don’t count on the sun being of much help the next couple of days, as clouds and storm systems are moving into the Las Vegas Valley, National Weather Service meteorologist Chad Shafer said.

Nevada’s Bilbray stands alone on Postal Service board

The U.S. Postal Service is now being overseen by a Board of Governors made up of a single presidential appointee — former Rep. James Bilbray of Nevada.