Gay NYE: Evolve Vegas goes all out for 2016 bash

Hundreds of LGBT people from all over the world gathered at the Tropicana to claim their own space on the Strip for New Year’s Eve 2016.

Pastry chef gets sweet ending after all

With 9,000 desserts in the works, Amy Byro-Burhen, executive pastry chef for Caesars Palace, didn’t need a crisis.

QB Watson, Clemson thrive as underdogs

Instead of ripping the losing coach, pause for a moment to praise the winning quarterback. Deshaun Watson did not get much pregame hype from the media and was quickly dismissed by most bettors, yet he directed a dominant performance by Clemson.

Hard work puts UFC heavyweight Arlovski back in spotlight

Brandon Gibson raved last week about the attitude and work ethic of one of the aspiring fighters in his class of amateurs and young professionals at Jackson-Winklejohn MMA in Albuquerque, N.M., where he coaches.

Week 17 keeps bettors, oddsmakers guessing

As anticipated in August, the Washington Redskins have nothing to play for in Week 17, and Kirk Cousins’ status as their starting quarterback is shaky.

American Pharoah is runaway choice for Horse of the Year

The Eclipse Awards are horse racing’s Oscars or Emmys. It crowns the best of the best, and this year’s event will be Jan. 16 at Gulfstream Park. The show will be televised live on TVG.

The weekend’s best bets

The weekend’s best bets from our expert handicappers.

7 of the most adventurous travel destinations for 2016

The world gets smaller every year, making its most scenic, previously off-limits spots more accessible than ever. From joining an Antarctica expedition with Conrad Anker to seeing polar bears in Norway, here are seven trips we’re excited about for the new year.

Police arrest suspect in thwarted dental office robbery

A man Metro said was shot by a dental office employee two weeks ago in a thwarted robbery that left a masked woman dead has been arrested, police say.

New Mexico governor might have tossed career off balcony

As political stories go, it’s a steaming slice of heaven that appears to have many people outside New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez’s inner circle laughing.

13 financial New Year’s resolutions you should make

Staying fit and healthy is often the top New Year’s resolution Americans make. This year, you should vow to get your finances in shape, too.

Military job fair coming to Las Vegas in March

Bradley-Morris Inc., an Atlanta-based military recruiting company, said it will hold a job fair March 21 at the Embassy Suites, 4315 Swenson St.

Clark boys fall victim to hot-shooting Toros

Tommy Kuhse went 7-for-9 on 3-pointers and had 27 points Thursday to help Mountain View (Ariz.) down Clark’s boys basketball team, 64-55 in the VisitMesa.com Basketball Challenge in Mesa, Ariz.

Nevada net metering service charge hike announced

Net metering customers of Nevada Power will see their service charge climb to $17.90 a month on Friday from the current $12.75 under a new tariff submitted to state regulators for approval.

Coroner’s office IDs man killed outside Vegas gym

Neil Brian Gandler parked his car at a 24 Hour Fitness Monday night and never left. He was shot and killed there three hours later.

Ex-CSN President Richard Moore dies at age 82

Richard Moore’s zeal for helping people went far beyond his career as a teacher and college president. It even spread to the checkout line at the grocery store.

Northwest valley, North Las Vegas to see continued growth in 2016

The University of Scranton found last year that just 8 percent of people achieve their New Year’s goals, but city officials in Las Vegas and North Las Vegas remain optimistic that the new year will bring exciting possibilities.

Motorist dies in accident near Kingman

A Phoenix man was killed in a single-vehicle accident about 25 miles north of Kingman in northwest Arizona early Thursday.

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