Extreme Wyoming cold puts the freeze on Moscow Ballet

It got so cold in Wyoming, even the Moscow Ballet couldn’t move. The traveling ballet group famous for performing “The Nutcracker” this time of year couldn’t start their buses Thursday morning in Casper.

LUXURY HOMES SOLD DEC. 1-6

• 7 Vintage Canyon St. – $2.3 million; 8735 square feet. Parcel No. 191-06-714-003. Seller: Amy and Paul Arenson Family. Buyer: P &J Trust.

Mortgage rates rise again, ahead of the Fed

Mortgage rates went up for the ninth time in 10 weeks. The good news is that they aren’t rising as fast as they were a few weeks ago.

 
Twin blasts near Istanbul soccer stadium kill 29 , wound 166

Twin attacks by a suicide bomber and a car bomber near an Istanbul soccer stadium Saturday night killed 29 people and wounded 166 others in the latest large-scale assault to traumatize a nation confronting an array of security threats.

EDITORIAL: In the money

The Economic Forum release revenue projections

The return of Yucca Mountain?

Remember that time the federal government passed a law saying Nevada’s Yucca Mountain should be the only place to bury the nation’s high-level nuclear waste?

Seattle wins MLS Cup, beating Toronto on penalty kicks

Roman Torres scored in the sixth round of penalty kicks to give the Seattle Sounders their first MLS Cup title, 5-4 over Toronto FC after 120 scoreless minutes Saturday night.

Can compulsory national service work in America?

Heather Murren, a former Wall Street financier who started the Nevada Cancer Institute, thinks compulsory national service would help young people develop a sense of purpose and bring the country together.

I-15 lanes reopen after crash near Sahara Avenue

Interstate 15 lanes near Sahara Avenue have reopened after a crash Saturday night closed them, according to live traffic cameras.

Local interior designers offer decor advice for the season

Decorating choices are endless during the holiday season. Whether you prefer a whimsical, rustic, or classic look, there are many options for incorporating decor into your everyday living spaces. With this plethora of themed selections, what is the best way to find your true holiday style and feel comfortable decorating for this most wonderful time of year?

‘Jeopardy!’ contestant dies of cancer before show airs

A woman who competed on “Jeopardy!” while battling terminal colon cancer has died the week before her episode was set to air but prize money has gone to cancer research as she wished.

Louisville’s Lamar Jackson captures Heisman Trophy

Lamar Jackson is the first Louisville player to win the Heisman Trophy, beating out preseason favorite Deshaun Watson of Clemson despite some late-season struggles.