Las Vegas Sun
Story archive for February 2013
Thursday, Feb. 28
Wednesday, Feb. 27
- Reality TV personality 'devastated' by link to Strip shooting case
- Police call off search for person of interest in Strip shooting
- Foreclosure offerings in Nevada are hardly a steal, report finds
- Events guide: Spring break 2013 parties and deals
- America's best steakhouses, 2013
- Union members plan second picket demonstration at Cosmopolitan
- UNLV's Bennett day-to-day with nerve pain in his left shoulder
- Final briefs filed in Nevada medical marijuana case
- Fashion Show welcomes two new stores
- Bellagio Spa Tower rooms get fresh look, green features
- Bad news, good news: Phoenix cancels Vegas show; Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Tegan and Sara to play instead
- Casey Weldon returns to Trifecta Gallery with 'LOSE+FIND'
- Bible study leader linked to child-sex crimes faces new charges
- Joe Downtown: Livestream allows free viewing of TED Conference talks
- Sorry, Dante, David Pagel takes it one hotter in '10th Circle' at Vast
- Joe Downtown: Metro cop in line for national 'officer of the year' award
- Scott Grow's meteorite sculpture lands at RTZvegas
- Tim Cornett, UNLV's top returning running back, to miss spring practice while recovering from surgery
- $8.3 million in funding cuts loom over CCSD in sequestration
- Family remembers taxi driver killed in fiery Las Vegas Strip crash
- Ex-Temptations singer Richard Street dies at 70 in Las Vegas
- The Garden of Dreams is not where you think it is
- Suspect in Las Vegas Strip shootings brags online about fast life
- 'Hackerspace' Syn Shop offers a creative outlet for kids and adults
- Homeland Security official resigns after immigrants freed from jails
- Joe Downtown: 36 Downtown developments you should know about
- Online gambling dominance race pits Nevada, New Jersey
- Bernanke defends Fed's low-interest-rate policies
- Apple CEO promises investors 'great stuff' to come
- Reviews rank Las Vegas airport tops for shopping
- Obama, top lawmakers to meet Friday on budget cuts
- Parole denied for man who killed teen wife
- MGM China Sees Macau Casino VIP Business Pick Up
- Pope recalls 'joy,' difficulties in final audience
- House chairman sees possible immigrant citizenship
- Anti-gun Democrat wins primary to replace Jackson
- Report: Indian casinos revenue up slightly in 2011
- Man falls 20 feet down ventilation shaft at Tropicana casino
- How would business handle the sequester?
- Eliminate the cap on Social Security
- Graduation gaps imperil dropout progress
- Nevada is a pioneer in energy
- Hey governor, please allow us 15 miles of toll-free interstate down here
- Watchdog group says system allows employers to take advantage of immigrant workers
- Supreme Court justices: The case for hanging it up
- Where do Nevada's legislators rank nationally in salary? The answer may surprise you
- Snubbed by the Olympics, wrestling is heading to Las Vegas
- A safety suggestion for bus stops
- Analysis: Five things to look for when UNLV football opens spring practice next week
- Bill pending in Legislature could result in higher property tax bills
- New Henderson movie theater will sell alcohol, have reclining seats
Tuesday, Feb. 26
- To one cab company's chagrin, long-hauling pilot program was already approved
- How a family of four manages to live well on just $14,000 per year
- CeeLo Green and his Liberace-laced production are ready to orbit Planet Hollywood
- Moped licensing bill gets lukewarm reception
- Rate hikes, new customers boost Southwest Gas profits
- Auction of recluse’s gold fortune nets $3.5 million to pay taxes
- Assembly leaders name Las Vegas litigator Mark Ferrario as special counsel in Brooks investigation
- Nevada Development Authority gets new name, new home
- Person of interest sought in Strip shooting
- Boz Scaggs, Trent Reznor, Green Day's 'American Idiot' coming to Vegas; Beauty Bar announces March shows
- Joe Downtown: Alleged beating involving bar personnel under investigation
- Cab companies offer $35,000 reward for suspect's arrest
- BP executive testifies at Gulf oil spill trial
- Recluse's gold fortune auctioned for taxes
- New Jersey lawmakers pass Internet gambling legislation
- Fans injured at NASCAR race explore legal options
- Dennis Rodman worms his way into North Korea
- Nevada taxable sales up 3 percent in December
- Taxicab Authority OKs extra cabs for Electric Daisy Carnival
- Billionaire launches plans for Titanic replica
- Girlfriend of rapper shot to death on Las Vegas Strip says he was no pimp
- LVCVA approves first phase of $2.5 billion convention center overhaul
- Senate confirms Hagel for defense secretary
- Balloon crash in Egypt's Luxor kills 19 tourists
- Man killed in rollover crash on Interstate 15
- 5 days, no arrest in Vegas Strip shooting, crash
- Driver dies after overnight accident in Summerlin
- U.S. home prices post healthy gain in December
- Living under the high-def digital spyglass
- America faces a triple threat
- How Mexico got back in the game
- Sequester for dummies
- Henderson hopes to widen land-deal suit to include consulting firm with BLM ties
- Immigration 'lines' vary widely in length
- Comparing the pope and the president
- Democrats look to increase education funding
- Automatic federal spending cuts could hit military, schools, health programs in Nevada
- Will tourists agree with officials' assurances that Las Vegas is safe?
- Questions surround decision not to charge constable in DUI case
- How does Rebels' Bennett stack up against nation's elite freshmen?
- UNLV football releases its spring practice schedule
Monday, Feb. 25
- Former Rebel linebacker fares well at NFL scouting combine
- Petition aims to block some NV Energy rate increases
- UFC making long-term commitment to women's fighting
- El Cortez joins National Register of Historic Places
- CityCenter gets three new Starbucks
- Proposed bill would make English official language of Nevada
- Hurricane Sandy drives quarterly losses for Caesars
- A new approach: Tivoli Village focused on becoming dining hub
- Democrats' proposals on full-day kindergarten, pre-K heard at Legislature
- Bill would up speed limit to 85 mph in Nevada
- Brooks denied access to firearms for one year
- Source: Tom Brady gets 3-year contract extension
- Cosmopolitan announces Thursday pool concert series, featuring Gary Clark Jr., Marina and the Diamonds, Yellowcard
- NYC woman: Husband, a cop, wanted to kill, eat me
- Police 'confident' suspect was lone gunman in Thursday's Strip shooting
- Smokey Robinson-Human Nature partnership remains harmonious
- Oscar hosting: Is it a thankless task?
- C. Everett Koop, ex-surgeon general, dies at 96
- Sheldon Adelson sues Wall Street Journal reporter, alleges libel
- Teachers rally for increased state education funding
- Listen up ladies! Uncle Sam might want you, too
- High-stakes trial begins for 2010 Gulf oil spill
- Former employee of domestic violence agency commits suicide
- Obama urges Congress to compromise on cuts
- 2nd blizzard in less than week slams Plains region
- 2 adults, 2 kids missing off N. California coast
- Candle blamed for house fire that does $75,000 damage
- Indiana stays No. 1 in AP Top 25; Gonzaga No. 2
- Coroner IDs man shot to death near UNLV campus
- Search widens for suspect in Las Vegas Strip shooting
- Las Vegas cab company opposes pilot program to stop long-hauling
- Gov. Chris Christie expected to sign bill allowing Internet gambling on Tuesday
- Las Vegas seen as dangerous even as crime drops
- Ang Lee wins best director Oscar for 'Life of Pi'
- MacFarlane proves he's an Oscar guy in hosting gig
- Woman killed, man injured when truck runs onto sidewalk
- Time to find a solution to stop the budget 'meat-ax'
- Sequester of fools
- Don't let feds tread on Nevada
- D.C. dance moves are exhausting
- Trash pickup trumps recycling
- Does grammar really matter?
- Brochure advertising proposed stadium land for sale leaves officials scratching their heads
- MountainView Hospital testing a new way to treat cervical, uterine cancers
- Drumroll, please, as the lady promises to catch an arrow shot at her mouth
- Shutdown of meat industry unhealthy
- Explore taxi long-hauling data
- Las Vegas company develops cheap, accurate body fat test
- Where does Las Vegas rank?
- The List: Engineering Firms
- The Las Vegas Valley's money people
- Integrity: There’s an app for that
- Critics accuse taxicab officials of soft touch on long-haulers
- At Shaggy Chic, ‘every dog deserves the good life’
- UNLV Extras: Travel schedule helps Rebels avoid delays on the road
Sunday, Feb. 24
Saturday, Feb. 23
Friday, Feb. 22
- Margin of victory in Gorman's fourth state title in five years is surprising
- Gorman girls finish second in state, turn eye toward future
- In Strip's newest casino, swing act Jennifer Keith Quintet keeps spirit of Old Vegas alive
- Truck going wrong way on U.S. 95 hits vehicle head-on, killing 2
- UFC 157 weigh-in: Rousey, Carmouche raring to go with historic bout now official
- Neighbor rushes into burning home to rescue woman, dogs
- Las Vegas woman accused of running fraudulent documents lab
- Suspects in Strip shooting still at large; taxi passenger identified
- Six underground nuclear tanks leaking in Washington state
- Grand jury returns indictment in stabbing death of 10-year-old, Bellagio slashing
- Trio accused in attempted hit on interstate waives preliminary hearing
- District attorney: Las Vegas constable will not face DUI charge
- Director of Nevada Commission on Judicial Discipline retiring
- Nevada passes online poker bill, but gaming software not yet approved
- Up to 12,000 U.S., allied troops to remain in Afghanistan
- Red Rock Amphitheater closes, Louie Anderson leaving Palace Station in Station Casinos shuffle
- Man shot in head, killed near UNLV campus
- Robert Guerrero: I see flaws in Floyd Mayweather
- Can Rebels overcome road factor against Wyoming?
- Reward offered in fire at Muslim mortuary construction site
- Brooks attempted to buy gun in Sparks; officials reviewing whether to approve sale
- Ex-Delta Petroleum CEO Roger Parker lists Kirk Kerkorian as top debtor Read more: Ex-Delta Petroleum CEO Roger Parker lists Kirk Kerkorian as top debtor
- Senator lays out plan to authorize medical marijuana dispensaries
- New housing market off to strong start this year
- Lance Armstrong lawyers: Justice Dept joining fraud suit
- National park cuts detailed in memo
- ‘America’s Matchmaker’ Patti Novak gives Vegas some tough love
- Chronic Tacos opening restaurant at the Palms
- Snowstorm dies down, Midwest travel woes tick up
- Pistorius granted bail pending murder trial
- NV Energy nearly doubles profit to $322 million in 2012
- Taxi drivers honor colleague killed in Strip crash
- Catalyst Fund a bad bet for Nevada
- Preventing voting discrimination
- President failing to show leadership
- Peculiar naming rites
- After fatal Strip shooting and crash, most Las Vegas tourists go back to having fun
- With party defections possible on gun control and immigration, a look at past D.C. breaks
- McCarran Magic: Two travelers share stories of strangers coming to their aid
- HELP USA gives homeless veterans opportunity to overcome the impossible
- Don't settle for second-best choice
- Take Five: What to watch for beyond the headliners at UFC 157
- California, Nevada take opposite stances when disciplining the same doctor
- UNLV freshman eager to continue seeing more court time Saturday at Wyoming
Thursday, Feb. 21
- Centennial rallies to force overtime, knock off Canyon Springs for date with Gorman in state finals
- UFC 157: Where to watch in Las Vegas
- Rashad Muhammad’s 29 points, big fourth-quarter lift Gorman to state basketball finals
- Stanley's steals key Gorman girls' trip to championship game
- Tax incentives bill to lure filmmakers to Nevada meets resistance
- Weekend best bets: Amy Schumer, Bonnie Raitt and '[title of show]'
- Two crashes snarl traffic on Interstate 15
- Caesars to start charging resort fees, says guests demanding them
- Hakkasan announces Calvin Harris residency, Light Nightclub adds to its resident roster
- Joe Magliarditi: 'We've transformed the Palms'
- Despite $42 million spent, state computer system still not done
- Drew Peterson screams, then gets 38 years for murder
- Okada resigns from Wynn Resorts board
- Winter storm blankets Great Plains with snow
- NTSB: Plane aborted landing, hit utility pole
- Al-Qaida tipsheet on avoiding drones found in Mali
- Police seek man after fatal vacuum cleaner beating
- UNLV Extras: Can UNLV do something about its rising number of turnovers?
- Will Strip shootout and crash hurt Las Vegas tourism?
- Nevada Legislature unanimously passes online poker bill
- Bank of America, JPMorgan win Fontainebleau loan appeal
- The reaction: Tourists try to make sense of the violence on the Strip
- Three killed after gunshots fired from SUV cause fiery crash on Las Vegas Strip
- The NRA's sharp turn to the right
- Questions that got tossed in the trash
- Rubio vs. an invisible Obama
- Harry Reid manages effects of cultural shift, high turnover in Senate
- Dire conditions in a torn country
- Behind the scenes, Jimmy Newman helped shape gaming industry in Las Vegas
- Washoe County schools seeks end run around supermajority rule for taxes
- Joe Downtown: Hackidemia to put youths' imaginations into high gear
- UFC 157 breakdown, betting odds and picks
- Guns warrant introspection
- Nevada's best high school basketball team might still be debated after state tournament
- 5 unique design features of CCSD's new special-needs school
- MGM Resorts hints at eventual sale of Crystals mall at CityCenter
- For students with multiple disabilities, a new, specially designed school opens
- Can a group of Liberty University evangelists save Las Vegas?
Wednesday, Feb. 20
- Why many Henderson residents are against this school's expansion
- Marshall lifts UNLV to victory in home battle against Colorado State
- NLV council, reacting to noise complaints, votes to cut flying time for some model airplanes
- Instant Analysis: UNLV gets tough again in last-second win over Colorado State
- Percentage of underwater homeowners in Vegas drops in 2012
- Bill aims to squash cigarette smoking by teens
- Reid in favor of bills for online sales tax, gaming at state level
- Reid on 2016 re-election bid: 'Sure, why not?'
- Blog: UNLV's Marshall makes game-winner in final seconds to get past CSU
- Kyla Hansen’s 'The End' provides Kleven Contemporary with a fitting final chapter
- Vassiliadis to succeed Walker as director of aviation
- City puts lien on Summerlin house for cost of hoarding cleanup
- Harry Reid’s remarks to the Nevada Legislature
- Addressing Legislature, Reid lauds Sandoval, touts renewable energy
- 'National Geographic' exhibit turns a lens on beauty and devastation
- Joe Downtown: The call of Downtown persuades successful professionals to uproot their careers
- ‘[title of show]’ is a lesson in perseverance, something Kristen Hertzenberg understands
- County to study easing rules to allow vacation home rentals
- After decade-long search and numerous crimes committed, fugitive killed
- Data dump: Nevada's Hispanic population grows steadily but isn't fastest in U.S.
- Governor names members of 150th Anniversary Commission
- Strip performers team up for Town Square production that proves the [show] must go on
- Head of county Department of Aviation stepping down
- Woman, 104, forced to lie about age on Facebook
- White House announces anti-theft trade strategy
- With 2011 semifinal loss as a reminder, power Gorman knows winning another championship won't be easy
- Las Vegas council OKs purchase of parking meters that accept plastic payment
- Keeping Frank Sinatra's legacy alive is Rick's craft
- Sammy Shore: Jerry Buss embraced 'Showtime' and acts of kindness
- Wet ‘n’ Wild taking applications for seasonal jobs
- Jesse Jackson Jr. pleads guilty in campaign case
- Sex trafficking victims plead with lawmakers to strengthen law
- Lance Armstrong won't interview with USADA
- Part of revamped casino at Quad near opening
- Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh says having your own corner office is like living in suburbia
- Chinese restaurant in Las Vegas named one of nation’s best
- Details emerge on California shooting rampage; 4 dead
- Police add more confusion to Oscar Pistorius case
- Gas leak reported before blast leveled restaurant
- MGM Resorts execs optimistic, despite $1.22 billion 4th-quarter loss
- Fugitive dies after Vegas gunfight; FBI agent released from hospital
- The charitable side of capitalism
- Reform for people or for politics?
- Better education requires structure
- In Henderson, Heck draws a crowd eager for answers
- Proposed law would let hospitals refuse to hire smokers
- Harry Reid to get in NV Energy's face during remarks to Legislature
- Former NFL player considered the perfect coach to take over this local high school team
- Uncertain job description makes recruiting difficult for special counsel in Brooks expulsion case
- Joe Downtown: Fremont Shoes sets sights on downtown manufacturing plant
- Dan Henderson, Lyoto Machida try to regain footing in title picture at UFC 157
- Second-term Obama is sounding more like Clinton every day
- Why wait to give up control of kids?
- Website to bring greetings from the dearly departed
Tuesday, Feb. 19
Monday, Feb. 18
- The Allen twins get the credit, but Centennial's berth in state tournament not a two-person show
- Troubled lawmaker 86'ed from Reno casino
- You pick the winner: Junk food and guns edition
- No injuries reported from hard-landing at Henderson airport
- Henderson apartment complex sells for $30 million
- Bills would reduce emissions testing, repeal motorcycle helmet law
- Chicago kicks some serious brass in Tropicana Theater's blowout weekend
- Creative licenses being issued in 'Million Dollar Quartet' at Harrah's
- Plan unveiled to let Nevada Legislature convene in Las Vegas
- A return to Tim & Faith reminds of a question never asked
- Owner of Treasure Island casino loses $3 million on sale of mansion
- Joe Downtown: Decades-old safe discovered in Atomic Liquors yields only old receipts
- Reader's Digest parent seeks bankruptcy protection
- U.S. tech firms betting online gambling is next sure thing
- Nye County dispute turns deadly; 58-year-old jailed on murder, assault counts
- Ashton Kutcher: I was a front for sports-betting syndicate
- Nevada returns millions of dollars in unclaimed assets
- Annual conversation about Mountain West tournament at the Mack commences
- In path to American's merger, 1 CEO had to leave
- No central agency oversees, inspects cruise ships
- Coast Guard: Cause of cruise ship fire was a leak
- MGM Resort's partner in China may face scrutiny from Massachusetts gaming regulators
- Joe Downtown: Amazing Johnathan trades stage for design studio
- Letters from Lennon killer to cop on sale for $75,000
- Southern Utah player from Las Vegas arrested on drug charges
- Round-the-world UK cyclists killed in Thailand
- Cubs may part ways with WGN-TV after 2014 season, ending half-century relationship
- Woman dead, boyfriend arrested in Vegas stabbing
- Singer Mindy McCready dies in apparent suicide
- Obama offering immigration plan as backup
- Ailing Chavez returns to Venezuela from Cuba
- Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss dies at 80
- Era of problem-solving might be slowly returning to Republican Party
- Don't blame it all on spending
- OMG — Sen. Geraldo Rivera?
- Filling the void when families fail
- Constable, legislative vacancies, 'party houses' on docket for county commissioners
- Senate logjam on judicial confirmations creates judge shortage in Nevada
- 87-year-old martial arts master's toughest battle lies ahead
- President's fairy tales don't help
- Carson City's best whiskey-drinking, law-writing establishments
- The Notes: Feb. 18, 2013
- Safety first when it comes to feeding customers
- Growing literary reputation
- Lending on the rise in Las Vegas Valley
- Unions hot under the collar
- Southwest Airlines CEO talks about fares, fees and new routes
- UNLV Extras: Saturday's victory was basketball entertainment at its best
Sunday, Feb. 17
Saturday, Feb. 16
Friday, Feb. 15
Thursday, Feb. 14
- Valley's Johnson breaks out of slump at right time, leads Vikings to Sunrise title game
- Centennial roars into Sunset regional finals behind Khalil Thompson's stroke
- Lawmakers tackle issue of gun violence by mentally ill
- Davis brothers help Canyon Springs outlast Las Vegas, reach Sunrise championship game
- Clark High computer labs to bear name of Jimmy Kimmel
- School District approves $250K-a-year contract for consultant
- Blood test to help determine whether DUI charges will be filed against constable
- Weekend best bets: Steve-O and Tom Green, 50 years of skiing and the Color Run
- Public land bills introduced, uniting Nevada lawmakers
- Reid, Heller divided on historic Hagel block
- Online chatter continues over Dorner rampage
- UNLV Extras: Examining the reasons for the team's constant road struggles
- Police seek help in locating missing man
- Burned remains ID'd as fugitive ex-cop Dorner
- Senate GOP blocks Hagel vote for now
- ‘One Night for One Drop’: Costume designer RuBen Permel is prepared to make a splash
- Ex-LA cop hostage story renews manhunt questions
- Findlay Prep's Nigel Williams-Goss named to McDonald's All-American team
- One killed, several injured in multiple-vehicle crash
- RTC approves controversial bus contracts
- Nevada Supreme Court declares wind turbine a nuisance
- Henderson settles lawsuit against lawyer for accused sports arena developer for just $750
- Ex-San Diego mayor's gambling losses top $1 billion
- Sheriff details how innocent bystander was struck during police shootout
- Amputee Olympic star Pistorius charged in slaying
- RTC looking for ways to make bus stops safer
- Nevada fails to seek reimbursement for mental health services
- City bookkeeper who stole $53 million gets nearly 20 years
- Declare your love in Vegas by shooting a zombie in the face
- Crippled cruise ship finally docks after 5 days
- Fire does $20,000 damage to duplex in northeast valley
- NFL's Gronkowski racks up super bar bill on Super Bowl Sunday in Vegas
- The audacity of freedom
- Obama's less-is-more agenda
- Drone strikes are getting the job done
- The battle of ideas that defeated slavery
- Forget the flowers, these messages say love
- Light-hearted ribbing marks Nevada delegation's first meeting
- Director has no beef with Mob Museum's first year in business
- Las Vegas couple discover there's no age limit on love
- Direct democracy empowers people
- One Republican on a mission to force Democrats to investigate Martin's residency
- A politician's home is where the cat is, not necessarily the wife and kids
- From jilted bride to Wedding Queen of the West, love has been a journey for L.V. chapel owner Charolette Richards
- UNLV students prepare to build competition-ready 'net-zero' house
- Taking the Las Vegas arts scene seriously
Wednesday, Feb. 13
Tuesday, Feb. 12
- Dining guide: Valentine's Day 2013
- Palo Verde advances past Legacy despite 18-point halftime deficit
- Control without sacrificing aggression the goal for UNLV's Dejean-Jones
- Heavyweights coming back to town for UFC 160 on Memorial Day weekend
- Centennial keeps its cool in win over Durango
- Canyon Springs' hot streak continues with first-round playoff win at Eldorado
- Obama pleads for cooperation in Congress, but can Nevada delegation comply?
- Arbor View prolongs best season in school history with first-round victory
- Las Vegas cruises to first round win against Liberty, 63-49
- Elijah Smith guides Foothill past Green Valley
- Near triple-double from Trey Kennedy pushes Gorman into second round
- Second-half scoring outburst leads Valley past Basic and into Sunrise semifinals
- A look at new Obama policy proposals that could affect Nevada
- HS basketball roundup: 8 playoff games on slate to open postseason
- Police presence doubled, panic buttons installed at Legislature in wake of Brooks saga
- Downtown Grand gives glimpse of its renovated, post-Lady Luck look
- Long-simmering argument preceded shooting at Strip parking garage, police report indicates
- Bible study leader is accused of sex crimes
- Democratic leaders give thumbs down to legalizing prostitution in Clark County
- Christopher Dorner shootout: 1 deputy killed, 1 wounded, sources say
- Courts upholds $28 million award in Skywalk case
- Mountain West releases interdivision matchups in new 12-team format
- Bicyclist dies in early afternoon collision at Charleston and Pecos
- Las Vegas Fire & Rescue gets interim chief
- Gas prices in valley jump 38 cents a gallon since last month, AAA reports
- Want to be a wine expert? Now you can with new master sommelier classes at Bellagio
- Rogue ex-LAPD officer believed dead after standoff
- Proposed county ordinance would eliminate embattled constable's office
- Nevada still has among worst mortgage delinquency rates
- Sen. Harry Reid not interested in buying hometown casino, former brothel
- Lobos' physical play kept UNLV forward mostly on the bench
- High-speed rail project waiting on $5.5 billion government loan
- In address, Obama says nation stronger, GOP should back his plans
- Procession escorts ex-Navy SEAL Chris Kyle to burial
- IOC drops wrestling from 2020 Olympics
- Official: Former cop likely not done with vendetta
- Owner of Stratosphere launches free online poker site
- Convention center improvement district presentation to be delayed
- Las Vegas eateries Earl of Sandwich, Mon Ami Gabi, Lotus of Siam honored in Gogobot Travelers' Favorite Awards
- North Korea conducts third controversial nuke test
- Sex offender inmate headed to Nevada stabs officer, flees in Texas
- 'Suicide conservatives'
- Drones effective at cutting casualties
- Senators tried to protect tax money
- Obama's license to kill by drones
- State of the Union is Act 2 of president's inaugural address
- Want to navigate the dark cave of the Nevada Legislature? Here's a flashlight
- The meaning of self defense
- Paradoxes of Pope Benedict
- What does Bryce Harper like to do in Las Vegas? Sleep and eat In-N-Out
- Obama should prepare for long road to achieving energy goals
- Some Nevada lawmakers want to keep 2009 tax increase from expiring
- Recruiters are lining up for Green Valley's Tyrell Crosby
- School District names new assistant superintendent for ELL students
- Twitter debates: Do Nevada lawmakers make McDonald's wages?
Monday, Feb. 11
- Benedict successor will lead a church at the crossroads
- Renowned gaming expert Bill Eadington of Reno dead at age 67
- Heart Attack Grill spokesman dies from heart attack
- Zac Brown Band, Erykah Badu, Twin Shadow announce Vegas shows; Celine Dion adds summer dates
- Brooks banned from Legislative Building, is placed on paid leave
- Ronda Rousey in her usual brash manner ahead of UFC debut
- Philippine town mourns world's largest captive crocodile
- Audit: Forestry Division not collecting for inmate work
- Wife of senator in Philippines sentenced for smuggling cash into Las Vegas
- Penn & Teller working on TV project, and how Barbra Streisand was thrown by needles trick
- City, RTC join forces on safety measures at Las Vegas bus stops
- Brooks proposed bill regarding admission to psychiatric facilities
- Latin America would like a Latin pope, but odds are slim
- National union campaign backing immigration reform launches in Las Vegas
- Las Vegas bishop praises Benedict XVI for his courage, leadership
- Sandoval wants assurance Boulder City bypass not a ‘road to nowhere’
- Police announce arrest, seek second suspect in shooting at garage near Las Vegas Strip
- Study: 1 in 4 consumers had error in credit report
- Seven people charged with conspiracy to manufacture marijuana
- In appearance at the Palms, Anthony Bourdain shows he's got some salt in him
- Coroner: Suspect shot by police died of multiple gunshots in back
- Report: Assemblyman struggled with police, claimed to grab officer's gun
- High School Basketball Picks: Regional Playoffs Edition
- Undocumented immigrant from Las Vegas to attend State of Union
- A Walk Through Downtown Las Vegas, Where A New Generation Of Startups Is Taking Root
- New Jersey casino 1st to have betting via hotel room TV sets
- Roberson to seek reduction in car registration tax
- Homes wrecked, dozen hurt in Mississippi tornado
- Man faces counts of arson, attempted murder in apartment fire
- Union members talk strategy for negotiations with Las Vegas resorts
- Fugitive ex-LA cop charged with murder of officer
- MGM seeks to get back half-ownership of Borgata
- Varied winners at Grammy Awards
- Pope's mission to revive faith clouded by scandal
- Fire in eastern valley displaces resident
- Pope to resign for first time in 600 years
- 3 dead in courthouse shooting in Delaware
- Sniper’s death highlights moral dilemma
- Machiavelli and the drones
- Recycling plan cheats customers
- Nothing self-made about me
- North Las Vegas author keeps great-grandfather's Oz alive
- Gold Butte not worth the trouble
- A space-age, modern journey for the characters of Oz
- Three necessities for getting hitched in The Wedding Capital of the World
- I do! From drive-thru chapels to Elvis nuptials, six unique ways to wed in Las Vegas
- Resort pioneer Kirk Kerkorian is back on the market
- Fashion with a conscience
- Every day is a celebration
- Troubling airline developments
- A look at the top certified public accountants in the Las Vegas Valley
- International training center for carpenters is expanding
- UNLV Extras: Can Rebels learn from victory against New Mexico?
Sunday, Feb. 10
Saturday, Feb. 9
Friday, Feb. 8
- Trail of suspected cop-killer Dorner goes cold
- Northeast begins digging out after snowstorm
- Casino worker finds $10,000 in restroom, turns it right in
- U.S. orders shutdown of bus company in California crash
- Send your loved one a virtual Vegas Valentine’s Day card now
- At Studio at the Palms, superstar artists and Grammy nominations are the Thralls’ calling
- Hacker gains access to Bush family emails, photos
- Downtown Joe: Death knocking at door of Heart Attack Grill's unofficial spokesman
- Amish beard-cutting ringleader gets 15 years
- Metro Police taking precautions as manhunt for ex-cop continues
- Man sought in attempted murder is shot dead by police officers
- Suspect wanted in domestic abuse case now sought in break-in, car theft
- Sandoval names deputy chief of staff
- Power company takes blame for Super Bowl outage
- Heavy snow and strong winds bear down on the Northeast
- Tip line established for info on ex-LA cop
- Horne to sponsor online gaming bill backed by Sandoval
- Dean to step down from UNLV's Harrah Hotel College, continue work on stadium project
- Adelson Education Campus receives $50 million gift from namesake benefactors
- Online petition opposes road at the District shopping center
- Las Vegas sets record with 39.7 million visitors in 2012
- FBI: No weapons found in ex-LA cop's Las Vegas home
- Las Vegas Sands Confirms Plan For An Enormous Madrid Mega-Casino
- New Chelsea could be boxing haven at Cosmo; Caesars confirms Britney Spears talks at Planet Hollywood; Erich Bergen mulling Cab Jazz
- Hunt for ex-cop goes on amid California snowstorm
- Nevada casino revenue hits $10.8 billion in 2012
- Recycling deal doesn't help public
- Wrong on drone hits
- Why we need Black History Month
- Avoid distractions behind the wheel
- North Las Vegas Mayor Buck picks fight with powerful state legislator
- Median home prices experience largest year-over-year increase in nine years
- Another data storage center sets up shop in Las Vegas
- If goal is recovery, why stop drug testing at welfare recipients?
- Las Vegas deemed sexiest city in America, just in time for a Valentine's Day tourism bump
- Renewed sense of community rekindles spirit of Rat Pack days in Las Vegas neighborhood
- A lesson about armor, weapons
- Fictionalized account of son's shooting by Metro Police cathartic for author
- Brooks' public behavior grows more erratic
- Considering the philosophy of data
- Take 5: Resetting the storylines halfway through Mountain West play
- Awareness effort continues to curb crib deaths throughout valley
- Case involving attack on Bellagio dealer, death of 10-year-old headed to grand jury
Thursday, Feb. 7
- It took two overtimes before Bishop Gorman could overcome Centennial in likely state championship game preview
- Two pedestrians hit by cars in separate incidents
- Adventuredome to upgrade offerings with extreme roller coaster
- Legislative bill on power rates already stirring controversy
- Weekend best bets: Chinese New Year celebrations, Splendor in the Glass and Imagine Dragons
- State pension plan collecting good earnings but employees to kick in more
- Cold front making its way into Las Vegas
- Career woes, perceived racism fuel ex-cop's anger
- Gay and lesbian wedding expo an opportunity for local businesses to network, show support
- UNLV Extras: Assessing the damage after the Rebels drop to 4-4 in league play
- Airlines gearing up for delays as storm takes aim at Northeast
- Senate poised to renew Violence Against Women Act
- Arbitrator sides with CCSD in contract dispute with teachers
- Mike Tyson’s latest combination: Upcoming memoir and a U.S. tour that sends him back to Indianapolis
- Fatal, head-on collision causing traffic delays on I-15 near Bunkerville
- County website overcoming problems caused by upgrade, spokesman says
- Harry Reid says cutting Saturday mail service shortsighted
- MGM asks for quick decision on flawed Vegas hotel
- Brooks says he is taking a leave of absence from Assembly
- NV Energy says stolen uniforms being used in robbery attempts
- Rapper to unveil tequila for 'hip, urban savvy consumers'
- Obama to promote his agenda to House Democrats
- Rebel linebacker invited to NFL Scouting Combine
- Massive manhunt for ex-cop accused of killing 3 people shifts to Big Bear Lake area
- Panetta says U.S. at risk of being second-rate power
- Arraignment postponed for man accused of double shooting
- Cab drivers, upset with contract, picket outside trade show
- Man in critical condition after shooting in Pahrump
- Why the GOP should support immigration reform
- The case for drone strikes
- End slaughter of state's wildlife
- Family breakdown goes biracial
- Bartlett, Ruvo to be inducted into Nevada Business Hall of Fame
- Nevada policy often debated, decided in private meetings
- Unions come to embrace immigration reform
- GOP hypocrisy in skipping Sandy aid
- Obama's push for gay rights in immigration reform prompts GOP opposition
- Lawmakers move forward on process to expel Brooks from the Assembly
- For first time in more than a decade, Southwest Airlines' field message comes to Las Vegas
- It's hard enough to move in a nightclub; try doing it in a wheelchair
- Democrats seek to stave off $1 trillion in cuts
Wednesday, Feb. 6
- Rebels have only simple explanations for complex loss at Fresno State
- NLV's acting fire chief is made permanent
- Democrats banish Assemblyman Brooks from caucus
- Two recruits change the landscape of UNLV recruiting class, give Hauck reasons to be optimistic
- In criss-crossing Britney Spears reports, don't rule out Planet Hollywood
- Blog: Rebels drop to 4-4 in the league with second straight loss, 64-55 at Fresno State
- Jewelry theft captured on video; thief captured by working reporter
- Lawmakers to get classified drone details
- Burglary, arson, homicide ingredients in deadly fire, police say
- Judge Valorie Vega accepts public reprimand
- David Sanchez Burr’s 'Beyond Sunrise Mountain' unfolds before viewers’ eyes
- Senate Democrats may not back revenue neutral tax reform
- Superintendent passionate in defense of $250K-a-year consultant
- House Democrats offer own gun control plan
- Slot maker WMS reports dip in revenues, earnings
- Dean details plans for $220 million medical school building near UMC
- Despite Las Vegas' own mini-Coachella, the real festival is still worth the trek
- Proposed law would require drug tests to receive welfare
- Pondering Jeff Koons’ 'Tulips' at the Wynn
- Lawmakers vote to cut their pay
- Joe Downtown: City’s four-day week has some Downtowners frustrated
- Food trucks to get dedicated parking spaces at 3 downtown locations
- Cirque du Skrillex? Resident DJs announced for Light nightclub, opening April 26
- Searchlight’s main commercial drag up for sale
- Chris Christie tells ex-White House doctor to 'shut up' about his weight
- Gaming Control recommends extensions for testing online poker software
- Heavy clashes frighten residents in Syria capital
- Outdoor retail executive picked for Interior
- Barbara Walters hopes to return to 'The View' in 3 weeks
- 25 billion served up: iTunes reaches milestone
- N.Y. library book returned 55 years late, with $100
- Monopoly fans vote to add cat, toss iron tokens
- Coroner ID’s man found dead after 72-year-old reports shooting at burglars
- In Vegas, Abrams gives few hints about 'Star Wars'
- Signing Day Blog: Family plays big role in signings of Liberty stars
- Boy Scouts delay decision on admitting gays
- Goodbye Saturday mail? Postal Service plans cuts
- 3 wounded in shooting reported at Las Vegas Strip parking garage
- Tongue-wagging over English requirement is just empty talk
- What's the Afghanistan mission?
- There's more to the margins tax
- What Joe Flacco’s f-bomb has to do with violence on TV
- With Medicaid rolls soon to grow, program cuts off Obama's table
- Democrats give Hambrick 'bad-boy office' by the bathroom
- Joe Downtown: Former politician now engaged in 'Art of Free Law'
- Vitor Belfort finds himself in precarious position in UFC title picture
- Investors hope unique company name brings good luck
- Self-defense claim doesn't make sense
- Kirkpatrick to seek revenue-neutral tax reform
Tuesday, Feb. 5
- Firefighters respond to fire and find house full of marijuana
- Road work on Gass Avenue to alter downtown traffic Wednesday
- Henderson OKs angled parking for District's new street
- Rebels searching for better mentality heading into road game at Fresno State
- Third suspect arrested in home-invasion robbery
- Joe Downtown: Rideshare of future in the works downtown
- FBI: Alabama man engaged in 'firefight' with officers in underground bunker
- UNLV police chief ready to fight to keep guns off campus
- Coroner IDs burglary suspect shot dead by elderly homeowner
- Small Las Vegas newspaper loses bid for attorney fees
- Closed landfill's makeover complete; officials hail project ridding landscape of malodorous eyesore
- Aides take advantage of rules to extend trips
- Joe Downtown: Organizers seek OK for 'Life is Beautiful Festival'
- Woman, 81, dies at hospital day after crash
- Tickets selling fast for UNLV home games against New Mexico, San Diego State
- Several musical highways connect Chicago to Las Vegas
- In first vote, Nevada lawmakers OK $15 million to pay themselves
- Twice-a-week trash pickup out, once-a-week recycling pickup in
- Nevada governor urges state lawmakers to clear way for online poker
- Brooks says he won’t take leave from Nevada Legislature
- A fatal toll on concertgoers as raves boost cities' income
- Stewie, the world's longest cat, dies in Nevada
- U.S. skier Lindsey Vonn tears knee ligaments, out for season
- Couple reported threats hours before being killed, police say
- Anything goes for Erich Bergen in his return to Las Vegas
- Coroner ID’s man found shot at apartment complex
- Nico Vega’s Aja Volkman on marrying Imagine Dragons’ Dan Reynolds and bringing their baby on tour
- Closing date delayed for land sought in Henderson arena deal
- Man suspected of killing wife, stepchildren dies at hospital
- Nevada awaiting court ruling on Yucca Mountain licensing
- Coroner ID’s man who died after being punched at barbecue
- Internet cat stars scratch the surface for fame
- Rob Gronkowski parties in Vegas, smacks his twice-broken forearm in the process
- Obama to visit Israel in first visit as president
- Bernie Yuman to produce Broadway show about Gloria and Emilio Estefan
- County manager receives 2 percent pay boost, contract extension
- Caesars may sell share of casino in Baltimore where Gilbert is a partner From The Detroit News: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130204/BIZ/302040419#ixzz2K8rfcEj8
- Bulgaria links Hezbollah to bombing of Israelis
- Majority of Facebook users have taken break
- U.S. sues S&P over pre-crisis mortgage ratings
- Person found dead in early morning fire
- Excalibur guests evacuated amid burning smell
- Dell's founder strikes deal to turn it around
- The rise of the virtual middle class
- Rosa Parks, revisited
- Voters can trump NRA's influence
- Las Vegas council putting focus on growing businesses
- First day of Legislature is festive, but who will be smiling on Day 120?
- On guns, unfinished business
- Beat Iran with constant jabs
- Never mind the cameras outside the men's room; hope springs at Nevada Legislature
- While he missed most of his senior season with injury, player could be a steal on signing day
- Rebels coming down to the wire with Hauck's fourth recruiting class
Monday, Feb. 4
- Revealing and analyzing the first-ever set of UFC rankings
- Horsford leads Black Caucus discussion on immigration
- LVH joins forces with Red Lion to boost hotel occupancy
- Suspect arrested in shooting of two soccer players at park
- Junk food, guns and a cartoon contest
- Morrissey postpones Cosmopolitan concert ... again
- Sandoval appoints Ely lawyer to judgeship
- Turns out Supersonic skydiver 'Fearless Felix' reached 844 mph in record jump
- Man dies after being punched in face at barbecue
- Gamblers wagered a record-shattering $98.9 million on Super Bowl statewide
- New Senate Democratic leader tearfully remembers father in opening speech
- Boy rescued, abductor killed when officers storm Alabama bunker
- Looking at Las Vegas sports books' future odds to win 2014 Super Bowl
- Elderly man tells police burglars in his house, opens fire
- Return of 'America's Got Talent Live' gives Tom Cotter a funny feeling
- Cell tower fire closes U.S. 95 exit ramp at Jones Boulevard
- High School Basketball Picks: Entry 6
- Three Las Vegas-area communities in top 15 for home sales
- What's the rush on county recycling decision, commissioner wonders
- Assembly speaker calls for tax reform, stop to education cuts
- Metro releases name of officer involved in weekend shooting
- IGT: former CEO who wants board seat enjoyed "old school" perks
- Nevada gaming officials end Wynn investigation
- Cimarron-Memorial, Sunrise Mountain added to ranks of 'turnaround' effort
- Rebels still receiving votes in rankings, but not as many as Mountain West foe Colorado State
- Beyonce, Fall Out Boy, Coachella acts announce Vegas shows; Rod Stewart extends residency
- NV Energy seeks OK for extra fees on analog meters
- Southwest adding nonstop service between Las Vegas and Flint, Mich.
- Where Las Vegas Stardust Rests in Peace
- Brooks to take leave of absence, avoiding spectacle on Legislature's first day
- Super Bowl falls short of ratings record
- Super Bowl prop bet report card: How Baltimore punter Sam Koch impacted Super Bowl Sunday for Vegas bettors
- Louisiana board: Recent work not related to Super Bowl power outage
- Coachella acts surge to Las Vegas venues
- Bus passenger describes terror before California crash
- The easy problem
- Headway on immigration
- The right to live without fear
- Where are all the austerity successes?
- Will county finally embrace single-stream recycling? Expect plenty of trash talk
- Why is a Henderson councilman sidling up to an attorney being sued by the city?
- From Barbary to Bill's: Sun sets today on Las Vegas relic
- All you need to know about the 77th Legislature convening today
- Las Vegas voted one of the world's most stunning airport arrival cities
- Consider reason for election results
- Association of Realtors pushing for clarification on robosigning
- Big developments in tourism
- First impression is everything for small business
- How to keep the city growing
- Minimizing tax pain: These lawyers work to save you money and migraines
- UNLV Extras: Plenty of missed opportunities to go around in Rebels' loss
- Ex-Navy SEAL died pursuing his passion
Sunday, Feb. 3
- Las Vegas sports books profit once again on Super Bowl
- A lights-out performance: With 3 TD passes, Flacco leads Ravens back to the top
- Two bodies found at apartment complex on Paradise Road
- Live blog: Niners' charge falls short; Ravens hang on for 34-31 victory
- Details emerge about man at center of Alabama standoff
- Live blog from Jeff's 17th annual Super Bowl Party -- post-blackout, there is a lot of drama as Ravens pull it out, 34-31
- Kaepernick is silver bullet in pistol offense for 49ers
- Gorman's Robert Stanley picks Fresno State over UNLV
- Chef Nobu is no centurion, but he’s a towering presence at Caesars Palace
- Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run on Sahara
- Man charged in fatal shooting of ex-SEAL/author
- Jose Aldo likely staying at featherweight with surprising next challenge
- Governor: It's time to help children
- Speaker: Doing things differently
- Sen. Roberson: We have the chance to reform Nevada’s laws on home defects
- Assemblyman Hickey: Bringing recipes to the ‘bipartisan buffet’
- 120 days and their consequences
- Crum: 'A game of inches'
- Possible solutions for packed schools
- Damon: 'At this point, it looks to be caution and comity'
- Hagar: 'Fugetaboutit. You don't want to know'
- Break the status quo
- Cancer center's closure a big loss
- Ralston: 'Abandon all hope, ye who enter here'
- We won’t have to scream if the Legislature does its job
- Partisan loyalties, personal ambitions to complicate legislative compromise
- Schwartz: North-south funding at the center of session
- After dominating headlines in early 2012, Kathleen Vermillion stays out of news
- Target the root of Medicare problem
- A year removed from scandal, youth partnership regaining lost footing with donors
- Nevada lawmakers may stick to status quo in quest to play nice
- When it comes to special interests, beat them at their own game
- Bigfoot Silva forces Alistair Overeem to eat his words, possibly earns title shot
Saturday, Feb. 2
- Findlay Prep survives scare from Desert Pines in what would have been an upset for the ages
- Rebels trail the whole way in disappointing setback at Boise State
- From their tails to God's ears: Pet blessing draws furry faithful
- UFC 156 blog: Aldo, Silva and Nogueira take victories at Mandalay Bay
- Parcells, Sapp, Carter among 7 Hall inductees
- Blog: Rebels don't capitalize on late-game chances, fall 77-72 at Boise State
- Officer shoots bank robbery suspect after chase through homes, police say
- Turkey: U.S. Embassy bomber had terrorism conviction
- Punxsutawney Phil predicts early spring
- 23 killed in Taliban attack on Pakistan army post
- Don't buy into the hype of UNLV Now
- Immigration issue is local — very local
- Taxi card fee is a hidden charge
- Clinton takes a bow, but can she take a nap?
- Social Security isn't a handout
- Want a real-time window to the Legislature? Follow our Twitter guide
- Meet 3 who have gained a following for their sports-handicapping skills
- Bittersweet equality in U.S. military
- Decades after daughter's murder, mother still fighting to keep killer behind bars
- A thought about weapons, legality
- Lion dance, a Chinese New Year staple, rooted in tradition, art, athleticism
Friday, Feb. 1
- Alaska fans make noise in Aces' shootout loss to Wranglers
- Super Bowl by the odds: Vegas perspective and pick against the spread
- UFC 156 weigh-in: Alistair Overeem, Antonio Silva separated from the start
- Twitter hacked this week; up to 250,000 accounts were compromised
- Opponents say no need to pump water from rural Nevada to Las Vegas
- Harry Reid weighs in on Alabama voting rights case
- Support staff union wants arbitrator to rule on health insurance dispute with CCSD
- Go Kap Go! Reno landmark draped with banners backing Kaepernick
- Nobu for breakfast: A look at the Nobu Hotel’s room service menu
- Police: 4 wounded in drive-by shooting in Phoenix
- Joe Downtown: Business activity under way farther east on East Fremont
- Secret Service chief to step down this month
- Police chief: No sign of fear from slain prosecutor of organized crime cases
- NASA marks 10 years since loss of Columbia, crew
- For astute Super Bowl analysis, look to Boyz II Men; Luxor has a heavy heart; EWF tribute at Silverton
- Suicide bomber kills guard at U.S. Embassy in Turkey
- U.S. gains 157,000 jobs; unemployment rate rises to 7.9 percent
- Our Ed Koch is here to say he's still kickin'
- Report indicates UNLV is no ‘safety school’
- Troubled lawmaker says he's 'lucid,' ready to serve
- Dow hits 14,000 for 1st time since October 2007
- Viad Corp reports 4th-quarter loss of $21.2 million
- Phoenix lawyer dies from shooting wounds
- Authorities release photo of accused Alabama abductor
- Five injured in rollover crash in North Las Vegas
- Man, 69, hit by motorcycle in crosswalk
- Ed Koch, New York's feisty mayor, dies at 88
- Immigration reform's new fans
- The U.S. economic miracle
- Gun control is not working in NYC
- Gun control, death penalty among social issues before Nevada lawmakers
- Chess, champs and charity
- With staff changeover, Sandoval administration loses ties to Legislature
- Immigration reform may be tougher sell with House Republicans
- Despite Anderson Silva talk, Rashad Evans prefers Jon Jones rematch
- Larry Ruvo honored as entrepreneur, community leader
- A look at three ways the Legislature can handle the margins tax petition
- Founders didn't see those guns coming
- This local basketball power wins share of eighth-straight league title
- With O'Sheas gone, new Strip bar tries to fill beer pong void
- 'Their eyes just light up': Coronado teens experience rewards of mentoring
- Rice wants Rebels to score in transition no matter what Boise State does
- The D brings new topless revue and comedy-magic show to Downtown
