Nevada legislators to study taxicabs’ governing bodies

Since its creation by the Legislature five years ago, the Legislative Commission’s Sunset Subcommittee has recommended the ax for a number of outdated or inactive boards and commissions, finding that their missions were no longer relevant or could be delegated to other agencies.

Median single-family Las Vegas home price rises 9.5 percent in January

The Las Vegas Valley’s housing market started 2016 on strong footing. The median local price of an existing single-family home rose to $219,000 in January, up 9.5 percent from $200,000 a year earlier, the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors reported Monday.

Reid criticizes Sandoval on Anaconda Copper Mine

Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid, after chastising his Republican colleagues for doing nothing to help the “poisoned” children of Flint, Michigan, again turned to Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval and a major environmental issue at home.

Thompson states case for title shot

With the list of worthy and intriguing potential challengers in front of Stephen Thompson in the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s welterweight rankings, it was going to take a special performance Saturday night for him to make any sort of legitimate claim for a title shot.

Broncos’ defensive TD rewards wagerers

It didn’t pay to back Cam Newton in Super Bowl 50 on Sunday. Certainly not by those who were pulling for the Denver Broncos. And not those who run Las Vegas’ sports books.

Late-arriving wagerers sniff out Panthers as fraudulent favorites

In the end, and there is no doubt this should be the end of the road for Peyton Manning, one of the NFL’s all-time greatest quarterbacks rode shotgun. Manning was simply an old-timer who went along for the ride.

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.

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