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1 dies in house fire in western valley
By Sun Staff
One person died Sunday evening in a house fire in the far western Las Vegas Valley. Clark County firefighters responded at 9:08 p.m. to the fire at 8 Panorama Crest Ave.
crime Police arrest 2 more in fatal shooting of Metro officer
Investigators say they've likely recovered the weapon used in shooting
By Tim Richardson
North Las Vegas Police arrested two more teenagers Sunday in the death of a Metro Police officer killed last week at his North Las Vegas home. Quadrae Scott and Emmitt Ferguson, both 18, of North Las Vegas, were booked into the North Las Vegas Detention Center at about 8:15 p.m. Sunday. North Las Vegas Police on Sunday evening also announced that investigators believe they have recovered the gun used to fatally shoot Officer Trevor Nettleton early Thursday morning at his home.
UNLV BASKETBALL UNLV women fall to No. 4 North Carolina, 78-68
Centennial grad Italee Lucas scores game-high 24 in homecoming victory
By Anthony Fenech
They were shorter, smaller and less celebrated. They got pushed around and they got knocked down but Sunday afternoon, the UNLV Lady Rebels stuck around.
Wranglers fall in overtime
Las Vegas loses fifth straight against Utah
By Steve Silver
Another game against the Utah Grizzlies -- another loss for the Las Vegas Wranglers. Despite forcing overtime for the first instance this season, the Wranglers were still unable to topple their arch nemesis as the Grizzlies pulled out a 3-2 victory in front of 2,280 fans at the E-Center on Sunday.
Las Vegas warming up to high 60s
Thanksgiving and Black Friday to be sunny and warm
By Dave Toplikar
Sunny skies and temperatures climbing into the upper 60s are in store for the Las Vegas Valley this week, including Thanksgiving.
UFC 106 If no title shot, Josh Koscheck wants another fight soon
Unable to move past Dan Hardy, Koscheck wants another opportunity to prove himself
By Brett Okamoto
Following his highlight-reel finish of Anthony Johnson by a second-round submission, Josh Koscheck got on the microphone and argued he should be next to receive the next title shot at welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre. Problem: The UFC had already announced that Dan Hardy would be the next challenge to St. Pierre’s throne. Can’t blame a guy for trying.
Forrest Griffin writes his own ending at UFC 106
Griffin scores comeback win, apologies to Anderson Silva
By Brett Okamoto
As many are well aware, Forrest Griffin’s success as a writer nearly equals his success as a fighter. On Saturday night, following his split decision win over Tito Ortiz at Mandalay Bay Events Center, Griffin finished a chapter in his own life. The Anderson Silva chapter.
CityCenter hotel welcomes new employees with gala
47-story Mandarin Oriental hotel and residence scheduled to open Dec. 4
By Kyle Hansen
One of CityCenter’s properties held a special event Saturday to welcome its 400 new employees. Mandarin Oriental’s Day of Delight included performances by local entertainers and a parade to show fans from all of the properties in the worldwide hotel group.
Opportunity Village opens gates to Magical Forest
Annual holiday event is major fundraiser for organization that helps disabled adults
By Kyle Hansen
Saturday night’s crowd at Opportunity Village was a little different than the one Zowie Bowie usually performs for weekends at the Monte Carlo. But Chris Phillips, half of the singing duo, not only sang for the group, he had them singing along — to a stirring rendition of “Santa Claus is Coming to Town.”
Shaw helps Rebels top Southern Illinois
UNLV post players combine for 22 points, show they are improved
By Ray Brewer
The UNLV basketball team will take this kind of production from its trio of post players every game — especially from forward Matt Shaw. Shaw hit a 3-pointer with less than five minutes to play Saturday night to give the Rebels their first double-digit lead of a back-and-forth game against Southern Illinois in a 78-69 victory at the Thomas & Mack Center.
UNLV BASKETBALL Notebook: The Shark and LJ circle
Tarkanian gives Southern Illinois a nod of approval
By Ray Brewer, Rob Miech
UNLV legends Jerry Tarkanian and Larry Johnson sat in the first row behind the Rebels’ bench Saturday night for the 78-69 victory over Southern Illinois. Both were treated like rock stars, signing autographs and taking pictures with fans for most of the night.
SUN EDITORIAL Privacy breach at UMC
Confidential info about accident victims seems to be leaking from hospital
Rumors circulated last summer that information about accident victims was being leaked from University Medical Center to lawyers who specialize in filing personal-injury lawsuits. Hospital officials knew of the rumors but did not pursue them after a cursory investigation. “I thought it was a nonissue,” Kathy Silver, UMC’s chief executive, told Las Vegas Sun reporter Marshall Allen for a story that ran Friday.
SUN EDITORIAL Driven to distraction
Action must be taken to limit danger of vehicles like the stripper-mobile
After gaining international attention and a mention in a Jay Leno monologue, the stripper-mobile, which stopped operating after a short-lived run on the Strip, is back in the news. As Joe Schoenmann reported in Thursday’s Las Vegas Sun, the owner of the truck says he is working with someone interested in leasing it. That is a shame.
SUN EDITORIAL New Year’s extravaganza
Strip fireworks should erase memories of disappointing show last year
Let’s face it: The New Year’s fireworks display that rang in 2009 was a bust. The fireworks, unlike in past years, were shot from a much lower elevation instead of from the resorts’ rooftops on the Strip. High-rise resorts obstructed the view for those who were on the Strip to see what usually is a knockout display.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Public health care looks like a bargain
Janice Herr, Las Vegas
Why is new health care reform legislation figured over 10 years? We keep hearing how it’s a “$1 trillion bill,” as if that’s the cost for one year. We actually pay out $2.5 trillion each year on health care, or $25 trillion over 10 years.