Slain Oregon standoff leader’s widow carries on his mission

Leaders of an armed occupation of a federal wildlife refuge in rural Oregon were driving to a public meeting a year ago when police shot and killed one of them at a roadblock. Now, LaVoy Finicum’s widow and their children are planning to hold that meeting later this month in the same town.

UFC Fight Night 103 — LIVE BLOG

UFC Hall of Famer BJ Penn has decided to come out of retirement in hopes of erasing the memory of a disappointing performance in his last fight back in 2014. Follow all of the action with our live blog here.

Inventor suggests embedding slots with player-friendly images

As gaming companies attempt to unlock the secrets of how to persuade millennials to gamble in casinos, mom-and-pop inventor Darryl Rosenblatt thinks he has the answer — embed slot machines with symbols and images that are important to those individual players.

Researchers unearth possible link to Anne Frank at Nazi camp

Researchers excavating the remains of one of the most notorious Nazi death camps have uncovered a pendant that appears identical to one belonging to Anne Frank, Israel’s Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial said Sunday.

 
Nevada Arts Council takes the pulse of Southern Nevada communities

Local artists, cultural representatives and arts supporters gathered last week at three town meetings sponsored by the Nevada Arts Council to explore the state of the art scene and offer recommendations for improvements.

Sandoval report card: Progress made, but more work to be done

When Gov. Brian Sandoval delivers his final “State of the State” address Tuesday, Nevada lawmakers will receive a report card on a multitude of achievements realized over the past six years.

Henderson city council appointee proved easy — and familiar — choice

The Henderson City Council appeared to have a difficult decision in choosing among 16 candidates for its vacant Ward IV seat. But when council members wrote down their two finalists, only one name was on everyone’s list — Dan Stewart, the uncle of Mayor Andy Hafen’s son-in-law.

To survive the hacking of a power grid, it’s time to stockpile food, water and medicine

Americans should stockpile food, water, medicine and other essentials of everyday life, according to Heather Murren, who recently was a member of a presidential commission on cybersecurity. The wife of Jim Murren, the chairman and CEO of MGM Resorts International, Murren says the nation’s power grid is vulnerable to cyber attack.

Las Vegas Curling provides options for Nevadans

Practices at the Las Vegas Ice Center will pick back up later this month or in early February and will be held Sunday nights.

Sun, mild temps forecast for Las Vegas Valley

The Las Vegas Valley can expect mild temperatures and sunny skies through Wednesday of this week, the National Weather Service said.

Kihuen wants to use seat in Congress to reform nation’s immigration laws

Following a fast political rise as an aide to Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid and a stint in the Nevada Senate, Ruben Kihuen wants to use his seat in Congress to reform the country’s immigration laws, stop efforts to privatize Social Security and Medicare, and raise the minimum wage.

Hundreds of Nevadans to attend Trump inauguration in Washington

Viewing stands are erected at the U.S. Capitol where Donald J. Trump, the Republican New York billionaire, is expected to take the oath of office and become the 45th president of the United States this week as a divided nation watches.