GATOR CLASSIC: Depth propels Liberty to title

Amanda Pemberton dropped in 24 points, and Liberty fought off Downey (California) to win 60-47 on Friday in the Gator Winter Classic Diamond Bracket title game at Green Valley.

Trump’s praise of Putin could be a sign of change for US policy

Moscow is hoping Donald Trump will reconsider the sanctions the U.S. is levying in response to its finding of election hacking, a wait-and-see strategy bolstered by the American president-elect’s own approving words for Russian President Vladimir Putin.

 
Magny thinks he did enough to beat Hendricks — VIDEO

Neil Magny took home a controversial decision over Johny Hendricks at UFC 207. Though all the scorecards were 29-28 in his favor, many pundits and fans disagreed with the decision.

HOLIDAY CLASSIC: Centennial claims title behind standout Samantha Thomas

Samantha Thomas led a star-studded cast with 24 points, six rebounds, four assists and four steals Friday as Centennial’s girls basketball team dominated for a 73-52 home win over Skyline (Utah) in the Platinum Bracket final of the Las Vegas Holiday Classic.

 
21 people rescued from ride at Knott’s Berry Farm in California

Firefighters using ropes and harnesses safely lowered 21 people from an amusement park ride stuck 100 feet in the air for more than six hours at Southern California’s Knott’s Berry Farm, officials said.

Lake Las Vegas opens Sports Club Jan. 1

As the valley rings in the new year, the Lake Las Vegas master-planned community opens its newest amenity, an over 17,000-square-foot campus-style Sports Club.

Tree Recycling Program returns, Dec. 26-Jan. 15

In the tradition of re-gifting, The Howard Hughes Corporation, developer of the Summerlin master-planned community, encourages residents to give back their real Christmas trees to Mother Nature now that the holidays are over.

Lake Las Vegas to hold New Year’s events

Welcome 2017 at the Lake Las Vegas community with a unique lakeside experience encompassing the 320-acre private lake. Festivities include two fireworks shows, a cocktail party cruise, and dining and room night specials.

Las Vegas area hospitals ready for wild night — or worse

With some 300,000 visitors descending on Las Vegas for a new year’s weekend of revelry, overindulgence and possible mayhem, area hospitals are gearing up for a potential flood of ailments and injuries. They’ve also got blueprints in place for the worst case scenario.

 
HBO film about Debbie Reynolds, Carrie Fisher set for Jan. 7

An HBO documentary about the relationship between actress and writer Carrie Fisher and her Hollywood legend mother, Debbie Reynolds, will air Jan. 7.

Pot dispensary license suspended; company blames clerical error

The business, which launched in June at 4850 S. Fort Apache Road, Suite 100, near West Tropicana Avenue, has temporarily shuttered local operations until its license and certification are again active.

Chef Rossi bids Rose Rabbit goodbye

While valley foodies have been loudly buzzing about the ongoing reboot of The Cosmopolitan’s restaurant program, and the big names it will be bringing to the resort, one top local chef has quietly exited the building.

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