Shadow Ridge reloads, back on cusp of title

Shadow Ridge girls volleyball coach Karissa Guthrie doesn’t believe in the term “rebuilding.”

LETTERS: Nevada needs red-light cameras

Why did our supposed representatives ever pass a law prohibiting red-light cameras in this state? Haven’t they read the article claiming that Las Vegas is the fourth-worst city in the nation for red-light runners?

Giada’s new romance spotted in Las Vegas

Celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis kept a lid on her mystery-man romance despite a very public make-out session in Las Vegas in August. In this age of phone cameras and instant sightings via social media, that was one of the best-kept secrets of the year.

Desert Oasis relaxed for Arbor View rematch

Expectations can sometimes cripple a team.

For Desert Oasis’ football team, a lack of expectations might be the best thing the team has going as the Diamondbacks (7-3) prepare to play at Arbor View (9-1) in the Sunset Region semifinals at 7 p.m. Friday.

Glittering Lights makes the speedway glow — PHOTOS

The Glittering Lights holiday drive-thru at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway opens to the public on Friday, but invited guests got an early preview on Thursday night.

Grizzlies savor crack at state tournament

It’s easy for the three seniors on Spring Valley’s girls soccer team to look back now and laugh a little.

Democrats, Republicans ramp up caucus planning

About 40 Democrats gathered at a community recreation center in Las Vegas on Thursday to plan and learn more, 100 days in advance of their party’s Feb. 20 caucus to decide who should win the nomination for president. The Republican caucus will follow on Feb. 23.

 
UK nurse beats Ebola a second time

A Scottish nurse who came down with Ebola nine months ago, only to return to the hospital with meningitis caused by the virus, has been given an all-clear again, a London hospital said.

Firefighters douse burning booth at Sands convention center

Clark County fire crews fought a fire at the Sands Expo and Convention Center on Thursday night. Firefighters responded to the alarm at 8:15 p.m. with four engines, a truck, a rescue vehicle and two battalion chiefs.

Bills hold on to beat Jets in Ryan’s return

Rex Ryan’s homecoming was a victorious one — barely. The Buffalo Bills raced out to a 19-point third quarter lead Thursday night before withstanding a furious rally by the New York Jets to hang on for a 22-17 victory at MetLife Stadium.

Chaparral football breaks new ground in state playoffs

A group of Chaparral alumni banded together this week and raised thousands of dollars for the Cowboys’ football team. A chunk of that money is earmarked for cold-weather clothing.

When you’re not used to playing in November, long sleeves aren’t necessary.

 
Biker’s attorney sues Metro in federal court

A Nevada attorney who was acquitted of a misdemeanor obstruction charge in March has sued the Metropolitan Police Department in U.S. District Court, claiming violation of constitutional rights, false arrest and negligence.

Higher education emerging as legislative priority

Higher education reform is emerging as a key priority among Southern Nevada leaders as they begin drafting a policy agenda for the upcoming legislative term in Carson City.

Prosecutors give key HOA player a big break

After many years and countless hours of investigation, this week we learned that federal prosecutors in the massive HOA fraud case are more than vouching for the character of the multimillion-dollar scheme’s No. 2 defendant, Ralph Priola.

Supporters giving big to Nevada Senate candidates

Allies of U.S. Rep. Joe Heck and former Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto are putting money into both campaigns, as the fundraising ramps up for the high-profile candidates as they prepare to face off in a closely watched U.S. Senate election.

Literary Las Vegas: April Awalt

After bedtime stories, Henderson resident April Awalt always told her son, Christopher, that she loved him to the moon and back. One night, he countered with “Mommy, I love you to the sun and back because it is farther.”

Las Vegas Book Briefs for Nov. 12-18, 2015

Local author and College of Southern Nevada professor Laura McBride is set to talk about her novel “We Are Called to Rise” from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 14 at the Paseo Verde Library.

Book Review: ‘Heroes of the American West’ tells tales of Buffalo Soldiers

At the beginning of the Civil War, many freedmen and recent-runaway slaves tried to enlist in the Army to fight for the North. There were laws against that kind of thing then, but after the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, the Union Army was open to former slaves.

Angry tenants voice complaints about Downtown Container Park

Tony Hsieh’s beloved Downtown Container Park may publicly sport a happy face, but behind the scenes Downtown Project’s flagship commercial center has some unhappy tenants.

‘Pawn Stars’ toy expert arrested in Las Vegas

Reality TV personality Johnny Jimenez Jr. was arrested in connection with battery and domestic violence in the valley in October, Las Vegas police said Thursday.

Metro seeks trio of burglars caught on home surveillance

Las Vegas police are asking for the public’s help identifying a trio of burglars. Officers responded to the 3300 block of Morning Wind Lane, a residential street near West Cheyenne Avenue and North Cimarron Road, Monday night.

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