Storms could hurt search for victims of California wildfire

The search for remains of victims of the devastating Northern California wildfire has taken on new urgency as rain in the forecast could complicate those efforts while also bringing relief to firefighters on the front lines.

Bears shut down Vikings’ rushing attack in 25-20 win

Khalil Mack had a sack and fumble recovery, Eddie Jackson returned an interception for a touchdown and the Chicago Bears tightened their grip on the NFC North with a 25-20 victory over the second-place Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night.

 
Vandals damage new memorial for Nevadans killed in wars

A memorial honoring 895 Nevada residents who have died in wars and conflicts dating to the Civil War has been damaged days after its dedication.

Bravo to companies working to employ veterans

Veterans deserve our thanks, but you can’t feed your family with gratitude. That’s why it’s so great to see when Nevada businesses make it a priority to hire veterans.

Raiders lose WR Brandon LaFell to possible season-ending injury

Wide receiver Brandon LaFell suffered Sunday what the Raiders believe is a season-ending rupture to his left Achilles’ tendon. He is expected to be placed on injured reserve this week.

 
‘Rebels in Ruins’ series examines fall of UNLV athletics

In a five-part series titled “Rebels in Ruins,” which begins Monday, Review-Journal sports writers Ed Graney, Ron Kantowski and Mark Anderson will analyze UNLV’s downward trajectory in the revenue sports, how expansion and television revenues have widened the gap between the Power Five and Group of Five conferences, and what, if anything, the Rebels can do to expedite a return to prominence.

 
Golden Knights notch season-high 6 goals in win vs. Oilers

The Golden Knights scored three times in a span of 2:12 in the second period to surge ahead of the Oilers, and Jonathan Marchessault and Reilly Smith added goals in the first 3:04 of the third period, as the Knights beat Edmonton 6-3 Sunday.

‘Absinthe’ plans big Las Vegas Strip party on New Year’s Eve

“Absinthe,” the company juggernaut, will close the year with a party at the Spiegeltent at Caesars’ Roman Plaza. The Dec. 31 event starts at 8:30 p.m. with a champagne toast in the venue’s open courtyard, a 9:30 p.m. performance of “Absinthe,” and a post-show party from 11 p.m.-1 a.m.

Fire damages mobile homes in east Las Vegas

Two mobile homes were damaged in a fire Sunday afternoon in the east valley, according to the Clark County Fire Department.

 
Raiders rely on rookies to beat Cardinals 23-21

Raiders rookie wide receiver Marcell Ateman caught a 32-yard pass in his NFL debut, helping to set up Daniel Carlson’s 35-yard field goal as time expired in a 23-21 win over the Arizona Cardinals.

Trump on tape of Khashoggi’s death: ‘No reason for me to hear it’

President Donald Trump said there is no reason for him to listen to a recording of the “very violent, very vicious” killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, which has put him in a diplomatic bind: how to admonish Riyadh for the slaying yet maintain strong ties with a close ally.