Catholic Charities serves turkey with all the trimmings — PHOTOS

Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada served a free Thanksgiving meal Thursday to about 1,000 needy and homeless men, women and children for the 52nd consecutive holiday.

$700B defense bill affects Nevada military bases, personnel

A $700 billion defense bill awaiting President Donald Trump’s signature includes provisions that would benefit Nevada military installations and personnel, but the funding for those programs remains up in the air because of a 2011 budget law.

5 picks for art in Las Vegas

A superstar singer (Grammy nominee Deborah Cox) hires an ex-Secret Service agent (Judson Mills) to protect her from a stalker in this stage version, which continues at 7:30 p.m. through Sunday, plus 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, at The Smith Center.

5 shows to see in Las Vegas this week

NASCAR’s most popular driver has run the last race of his Cup Series career.

5 picks for meals in Las Vegas this week

Ri Ra at the Shoppes at Mandalay Place has expanded its afternoon tea selections.

5 concerts this week in Las Vegas

“Heavy Hearts, Hard Fists” — the very title of Nikki Hill’s latest record spells out what this North Carolina-born belter is all about.

5 gift ideas for liberty lovers

There’s no need to scan Black Friday ads to find the perfect gift for someone who loves liberty. Here are five great gifts for your spouse, child, co-worker or friend who enjoys learning about economics or needs an introduction to conservative thought.

EDITORIAL: Monorail extension requires taxpayer involvement

If the quasi-private Las Vegas Monorail Corp. were on firm financial footing, it would have little difficulty finding favorable terms and raising the money on its own. But it can’t.

Meetings to debate renewal of Burning Man permit

Federal officials and the organizers of the annual Burning Man counterculture festival will be hosting a series of meetings next month to get the public’s input regarding the proposed renewal of the event’s permit.

Raiders’ John Pagano, Broncos’ Bill Musgrave meet again

John Pagano on one sideline. Bill Musgrave on another. During the 2014 and 2015 seasons, the coordinators called plays opposite each other on four occasions as AFC West foes. Until recently, neither was aware a fifth such opportunity approached this weekend.

Utah ski resorts excited about new season, possible Olympic bid

Utah ski officials kick off the new season energized by the growing possibility of another Winter Olympics bid and buoyed by two straight seasons of record visitation.

UNLV-UNR football series full of memorable moments

The UNLV-UNR football rivalry has produced its share of big moments. Here’s a look at the top five games, moments and performances.

Golden Knights ride third-period success to first place

The third period has been the Golden Knights’ strength lately, as it has surged to the top of the Pacific Division with a 13-6-1 record and 27 points in 20 games.

NHL season still young, but Golden Knights talking playoffs

It’s only Thanksgiving and the NHL season doesn’t end until April 7. Still, given the team’s success — 13 wins and 27 points in 20 games — Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant admitted Thursday the playoffs are indeed a possibility.

Record heat wave cooks LA, Southern California

Among the things Southern Californians had to be thankful for Thursday were record temperatures high enough to send people flocking to beaches to work off those Thanksgiving Day calories.

Jay Leno, Bryce Harper joining ‘Vegas Strong’ lineup

Former “Tonight Show” host Jay Leno and Washington Nationals all-star outfielder Bryce Harper have been added to the lineup for the Dec. 1 fundraiser at T-Mobile Arena. That battery joins previously announced headliners The Killers, Imagine Dragons, David Copperfield, Boyz II Men , artists from Cirque du Soleil productions (specifically “Mystere” and Blue Man Group) and Penn Teller.

Liberty’s Allan Mwata steadies secondary with play and charisma

Liberty senior defensive back Allan Mwata, a San Diego State commit, has a team-high five interceptions for the Patriots, who play Bishop Gorman on Friday in the Class 4A state football semifinals.

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