Miller overcomes obstacles, dominates on biggest stage

It happens this way often in sports, that great success by a team is created through unforgettable disaster, that amazing individual achievement is born from embarrassing failure.

Bonnie Springs Ranch namesake dies at age 94

Roosters crowed, and the burro brayed, and kids and parents cooed as they fed tidbits to the deer and goats Sunday at the Bonnie Springs Ranch in the shadow of Red Rock Canyon. Folks strolled the grounds, and the actors at the Old West town played their sheriff and bad guy parts.

 
‘SNL’ feels the ‘bern’ with Sanders, David

“Saturday Night Live” finally proved that Bernie Sanders and Larry David aren’t the same person. The Democratic presidential candidate appeared alongside Larry David in a sketch that found the two on the Titanic.

 
Denver defense rules as Manning, Broncos capture Super Bowl 50

Peyton Manning, 39, became the oldest quarterback to win the Super Bowl when his Broncos upset the Carolina Panthers, 24-10, on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., in Super Bowl 50.

Red Rock hiker dead after ‘medical episode’

A man died Sunday at Red Rock Canyon National Recreation Area after suffering a “medical episode,” Metro Lt. Jeff Goodwin said.

 
Thompson wants a shot at the title after crushing Hendricks — VIDEO

Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson talks about his impressive win over Johny Hendricks. Joseph Benavidez discusses Henry Cejudo’s impending shot at the flyweight title and Mickey Gall says he’d be happy to fight CM Punk at UFC 200.

 
5 takeaways from Saturday night’s GOP debate

It was the revenge of the governors as Republicans met for their final debate before the Granite State’s primary on Tuesday.

Big Bend of the Colorado attractive to outdoors lovers

Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area, the newest addition to Nevada’s state park system, nestles in the southern tip of the state adjacent to Laughlin.

Fire destroys home near Mount Charleston, displacing 2 people

A house near Mount Charleston was ruled a total loss after a fire ravaged the structure Saturday night, displacing at least two people, according to the Clark County Fire Department.

Desperation plain to see with problem gamblers in Las Vegas

Super Bowl 50 will come and go. One side wins, the other loses, and then they sweep confetti. Despite the hype on Sunday, you still have to report for work Monday.

Personal-income recovery heats up in Nevada

Nevada’s lukewarm income recovery turned hot in 2015. After nearly a decade bringing up the nation’s rear in personal-income growth, the Silver State shot to No. 3 for gains in 2015, according to a new report from the Pew Charitable Trusts.

EDITORIAL: Proposed minimum wage hike a youth jobs killer

The youth unemployment rate in Nevada, for workers age 16-24, was 13.1 percent in the most recent 12-month rolling average, according to statistics from the Nevada Department of Employment.

 
Beyonce releases new song ahead of Super Bowl performance

A day ahead of her anticipated return to the Super Bowl halftime show stage, Beyonce has released new single “Formation” along with an accompanying music video.