Mesquite expands while maintaining small-town flavor

Peggy Sue’s Fifties Diner is packed on a Thursday afternoon. Families, retirees and those just passing through town are sitting down for a bite in the ’50s-themed joint.

Packers lose to Bears after losing Rodgers

There are injuries and then there are INJURIES, and a hurt Aaron Rodgers is Green Bay’s ultimate nightmare

Utah State ‘D’ imposing obstacle for UNLV

Offense — or lack of defense — has been one of the themes for the Mountain West this football season. But Utah State is showing teams can still put a top defense on the field and be successful.

Former legislator Wilbur Faiss dies at 102

Wilbur Faiss, believed to have been the nation’s oldest living legislator, died Saturday at age 102. Faiss’ family said the cause of his death was described by one of his doctors as “just old age.”

UNLV’s Olekaibe cleared to play by NCAA

As soon as basketball practice ended Monday, UNLV senior Kevin Olekaibe went looking for his phone.

Pedestrian safety concerns spur rally

At the busy intersection of Martin Luther King Boulevard and Balzar Avenue, many drivers fly by without a wink of caution as pedestrians cross the street. Juge Brooks, 60, was the second pedestrian since mid-September to be killed near the intersection when he was struck by a driver that failed to stop about 7 p.m. on Friday.

LAX suspect’s family expresses sympathy to victims

Relatives of the suspect charged in last week’s Los Angeles airport shooting offered sympathy Monday to the family of the TSA officer who was killed, saying they were “shocked and numbed” by the deadly rampage.

Coaching in the NFL may be hazardous to health

Being a coach in the NFL isn’t necessarily an automatic ticket to the emergency room. But the hospitalization of two coaches on one midseason weekend— one after collapsing on primetime television — is a scary reminder that the unrelenting pressure of trying to win football games week after week can be a dangerous thing.

Heller provides key vote for LGBT nondiscrimination bill

WASHINGTON — A bill to ban workplace discrimination against gay people, lesbians and bisexuals cleared a major hurdle in the Senate with a boost from Sen. Dean Heller.

Limousine software company hacked; details of up to 1 million customers exposed

An Internet security company says a limousine software company has been hacked, exposing credit card numbers and potentially embarrassing details about close to 1 million customers, including politicians, star athletes and corporate executives.

Nevada Ballet Theatre conjures Tchaikovsky tales

Nevada Ballet Theatre’s weekend “Tribute to Tchaikovsky” provided a diverting, often stirring look at two of Tchaikovsky’s classic ballets: “Swan Lake” and “Sleeping Beauty.”

Politics: a dirty game for men and women

When Nevada’s first female congresswoman, Barbara Vucanovich, ran for re-election in 1992, her male opponent called her an “old bag.” Another male foe once falsely accused the conservative Republican of accepting mafia money to fund her campaign.

In final day, Va. governor hopefuls meet voters

To appreciate their vastly different strategies in the race for Virginia governor, simply look at how the candidates spent Monday, the final full day of campaigning before polls open.

Incognito sent racist texts to teammate

Suspended Miami Dolphins guard Richie Incognito sent text messages to teammate Jonathan Martin that were racist and threatening, two people familiar with the situation said Monday.

Man tries to withdraw guilty plea in bank robbery

Katrina Garcia’s effort to derail her son’s bank robbery plea got a big boost Monday. Michael Charles Garcia, told U.S. District Judge Jennifer Dorsey that he was “under duress” and felt “coerced” by his lawyer into signing a plea agreement.

Spring Valley bar Jackson’s named for 6-month-old, not former President

Walking into Jackson’s Bar & Grill, it’s easy to assume that the business was named for President Andrew Jackson. His face, along with other U.S. presidents, covers the walls inside and out. However, it was named for a 6-month-old baby.

Gardnerville Republican announces bid for Wheeler’s seat

Less than a week after Assemblyman Jim Wheeler’s statement became public that he would vote for slavery if his constituents wanted it, the former chief of staff for Gov. Jim Gibbons has announced she will challenge him in the June Republican primary for Assembly District 39.

Booking data show Las Vegas No. 2 destination for Thanksgiving

Las Vegas will be popular this Thanksgiving. Using booking data for travel between Nov. 4 and Nov. 30, CheapOair found that Las Vegas is the No. 2 destination for travel during the 2013 Thanksgiving holiday.

Pilates is best medicine for some injured clients at Pilates By Irina

Business owner Irina Scherbo knows a lot about how the human body works. She started gymnastics in Ukraine when she was 5. By 16, she had won her first world championship. In 2010, Scherbo opened Pilates by Irina, 6625 W. Sahara Ave., to help people understand the importance of taking care of their bodies and working through injuries without relying on medication.