Mr. Sun

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Woman, 43, dies in head-on wreck in Nye County: Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014; A California woman was killed Tuesday when the car she was driving crossed the center line of U.S. 95 in Nye County and ...
The man behind the mustache: Hey Reb driven by passion for UNLV sports: Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012; Mr. Sun spoke with UNLV’s mascot, the mega-mustachioed mountain man Hey Reb. The student who brings the mascot to life likes to keep his identity secret but loves to bring smiles to the UNLV faithful.
Can a family divided by election be reconciled?: Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012; Mr. Sun answers a question about making amends now that the election is over.
When clocks fall back tomorrow, will employees' paychecks rise?: Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012; Mr. Sun answers an inquiry about whether employees working when daylight saving time rolls over get paid overtime.
Mr. Sun on a marryin' cowboy, lost dentures and a teasing tourist visiting Las Vegas: Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012; A cowboy named Darrell Diamond blew into town the other day from Leadville, Colo., a man on a mission. Normally he rustles up horses for the government. This day, he was on the Strip, hoping to rustle up a bride.
Ask Mr. Sun: How airlines, McCarran are affected by a presidential visit: Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012; It’s nice of the president of the United States to visit Las Vegas as often as he does, but doesn’t he cause a bit of disruption at McCarran International Airport each time he drops in? Well, pardner, you’re right about that — President Barack Obama does seem to have a hankering for these parts.
Mr. Sun: Shrieking alarm test added angst to stranded travelers' long night: Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012; Go back to last Thursday night: Big thunderstorms rolling across the valley forced a bunch of flights to be canceled at the airport. Normally, people don’t stay overnight at McCarran. On this night, hundreds did.
Mr. Sun on Jews playing poker, sushi smoke shops, a freeway blunder and more: Friday, Oct. 12, 2012; “During the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day holidays, Jews have struggled to find things to do," says the website for the Jewish Poker Championships.
The reality of Vegas life, but 'Vegas' is not reality: Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012; Tidbits about life in Las Vegas, including far-flung travel stories about our gun stores, the intersection of God and gambling, and the TV show "Vegas."