Time for the Strip to think Broadway again?

Now that The Smith Center for the Performing Arts hosts most of the original-song, story-driven Broadway tuners, it makes sense that the casinos still have three jukebox musicals that reach beyond fans of traditional musical theater.

 
NYPD sergeant facing internal charges in Eric Garner death

A New York City police sergeant is facing internal disciplinary charges for her role in the chokehold death of an unarmed black man whose fatal police encounter in 2014 spurred nationwide protests.

16 money-saving apps for 2016

It’s the beginning of a brand new year and you’ve probably created a list of resolutions, such as exercising more, eating out less and being a little thriftier with your money. Committing to even the smallest life changes can be a challenge, but there are a number of apps that save you money and time to make these changes less difficult.

Powerball jackpot rises to $800M ahead of Saturday drawing

The jackpot in the Powerball lottery, already the largest ever payout in North American history, continued to climb, hitting an estimated $800 million on Friday, the operator of the multistate game said.

Inmate dies in Northern Nevada Correction Center

An male inmate has died at the Northern Nevada Correction Center in Carson City, the Nevada Corrections Department said in a release.

Attorneys: Police threatened witnesses in Chicago teen’s shooting death

At least three witnesses to the Laquan McDonald police killing were questioned for hours, threatened by officers and ordered to change their accounts to match the official Chicago police version of the shooting, the attorneys for the teen’s estate say.

Hobbyists part of the growing number of drone ‘pilots’

In 1983, it was hard to fathom Ralphie Parker from the movie “A Christmas Story” actually getting the Red Ryder, carbine action, 200-shot range model air rifle he so dearly desired for Christmas.

 
Mother of ‘affluenza’ teen arraigned in Texas court

The mother of a Texas teenager, ridiculed for his “affluenza” defense in the killing of four people while he was driving drunk, did not enter a plea at her arraignment in a Fort Worth court on Friday on a charge of helping her son flee to Mexico.

Campbell Soup will list GMO ingredients on labels

Campbell Soup Co. said it will label all its U.S. products for the presence of ingredients derived from genetically modified organisms, becoming the first major food company to respond to growing calls for more transparency about ingredients.

Bidding a fond farewell to Clarkin … err, Schroeder

It’s only a rumor that an early version of News + Media Capital Group shill Michael Schroeder’s stammering apology to subscribers this week began, “It is a far, far better thing I do than I have ever done.”

Shadow Ridge wrestlers roll past Durango

Shadow Ridge’s wrestling team won seven matches by pin on Thursday en route to a 59-15 win over visiting Durango.

Centennial shoots way to blowout of Grizzlies

Top-ranked Centennial made 12 3-pointers and rolled to an 89-49 victory over host Spring Valley in a marquee matchup between reigning state champions.

UNLV’s failures put coach Dave Rice in eye of storm

A snowstorm hit this region Thursday, when coach Dave Rice put the UNLV basketball team on a bus to Denver for practice. It made for a fitting scene. Rice is leading the Rebels into the eye of a storm.

Seahawks find hangover cure just in time for NFL playoffs

It took months for coach Pete Carroll to admit the obvious and finally say this week a Super Bowl hangover was a big reason the Seattle Seahawks were so sluggish to start this season. But the good news is hangovers eventually go away.

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