Las Vegans turn out for Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade

From his prime parade-watching spot on Fourth Street on Monday morning, Ellis Walker, 66, reflected on the significance of the last Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration before the country’s first black president is sworn in.

“It’s beau-ti-ful,” the retired blackjack dealer said while relaxing in his folding chair in the sun. “Never thought I’d see the day.”

Follow John L. Smith as he blogs from today’s parade.

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Knock, don’t honk

There are happy ways to wake up in the morning: the sound of a cheery CD in the alarm clock, a dog that knows when it’s time to strap on the feed bag or a better half that hits the shower before you do.

Jeeps built for purpose, not fun

Most people think little about Jeep’s glorious past when they meet one on the highway or spot one in a Chrysler showroom.

Mercedes-Benz SUV evolves

If you thought the prolific lineup from Mercedes-Benz covered all the bases, it appears there’s room for one more body and a lean and trim one at that. Enter the 2010 GLK compact sport utility vehicle.

Hot rodders to help Santa deliver toys

Santa is teaming up with the Las Vegas Cruisin’ Association Saturday to distribute toys collected during the club’s month-long annual drive to benefit needy Las Vegas Valley children and families.

Smart Party

Smart center Las Vegas held a grand opening celebration on Dec. 10 and invited guests included all members of the smart reservation list. Smart car accessories were raffled off throughout the evening while guests test drove the cars and socialized. Guests also enjoyed a smartini bar with drinks named after each of the car models such as the Purple Passiontini. Guests Sheila and Carl Marcello, from left, visit with Jesika Towbin, director of operations for Towbin Automotive Group.

Chapman Dodge salutes veterans

Chapman Dodge is committed to recognizing the service of U.S. veterans. The dealership honors soldiers by offering special discounts, hiring recently returned soldiers and helping to sponsor programs that honor veterans.

Wildcats on rise, hungrier for win

Over the past decade, a University of Arizona football fan’s entire smack-talking arsenal has consisted of a couple of sentences:

HORSE RACING

TODAY AT HOLLYWOOD PARK

IN BRIEF

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