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Close background check loophole 27 Aug 2013 | 02:03 pm
There was a brief period after the horrible shooting in Newtown, Conn., last December when our lawmakers in Washington appeared to finally let go of the gun lobby’s grip on the gun safety debate. Demo...
Glimmer of hope can’t be quashed 27 Aug 2013 | 02:02 pm
I have tried for a long time to find answers to a couple of questions: Why do you hate me? Why do you despise me?
Check on buyers of guns isn’t a burden 27 Aug 2013 | 02:01 pm
Recently at a gun violence prevention rally with about 40 people in Henderson, Bob Cavazos, who owns five guns, spoke of the need to expand background checks in Nevada. A bill to do this was passed th...
Emails show how political advisers trumped staff in winning support for 'More Cops' tax 27 Aug 2013 | 02:00 pm
In December, Gov. Brian Sandoval endorsed a tax increase to hire more police officers despite his fundamental position that higher taxes are bad for the economy. Internal emails reveal how that decisi...
Water park sells at half price, but developer promises surf will rise 27 Aug 2013 | 02:00 pm
The past few months have been rough for the Cowabunga Bay Water Park in Henderson. First, developers said the attraction would open a year late. Now, they’ve sold the property at a 50 percent discount...
David Cassidy handcuffed by Tom Jones; Clint Holmes really does love Lucy 27 Aug 2013 | 02:00 pm
More than a year ago, David Cassidy offered to perform for free at the South Point, which never happened.
Emerging local Brad Tavares looks to knock off fellow Ultimate Fighter alum 27 Aug 2013 | 02:00 pm
The most memorable moment of Brad Tavares’ career didn’t so much come after a fight. It came before one. The 25-year-old middleweight will never forget the sensation coursing through his body when he ...
Newly documented young adults living up to deferred action's promise 27 Aug 2013 | 02:00 pm
While millions of immigrants residing in the country illegally are wringing their hands in a nervous holding pattern as Congress weighs a sweeping reform program, Las Vegan Juan Salazar has already go...
Bern's-Eye View: Many steps to go before Goodman's future is determined 27 Aug 2013 | 02:00 pm
UNLV sophomore forward Savon Goodman won’t play for the Rebels basketball team this season. That’s about all we know for certain at this point.
First-year teacher in familiar territory at Cheyenne High School 27 Aug 2013 | 02:00 pm
It’s the first day of school at Cheyenne High, and Colin Snyder is standing outside his classroom, shaking hands with every student who walks through his door. “Good morning,” the ninth-grade honors E...