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Fremont Street welcomes first night of Hanukkah with Grand Menorah lighting: By Gregan Wingert; One giant menorah was lit Tuesday night under the glowing Fremont Street canopy to welcome the first night of Hanukkah.; 11:59 p.m.

Wranglers end home winning streak, fall to Colorado, 6-4: By Ed Hauth; Las Vegas surrendered five first-period goals to Colorado on Tuesday as the Eagles held on to win 6-4, snapping the Wranglers’ six-game home winning streak.; 11:33 p.m.

Henderson council to appoint new member, rather than hold special election: By Aida Ahmed; The Henderson City Council voted Tuesday night to appoint a new council member for the Ward 3 seat to replace outgoing Kathleen Vermillion, rather than hold a special election.; 10:34 p.m.

‘Mystere’ to take 18th anniversary break for tweaks before February restart: By Robin Leach; "Mystere" at T.I. will go dark for a month starting Jan. 12 for what Cirque du Soleil’s creations director, Gilles Ste. Croix, describes as “a needed ...; 10:33 p.m.

Henderson council approves giving Josh Reid $190,000 a year as city attorney: By Aida Ahmed; Josh Reid’s $190,000 city attorney contract with the city of Henderson was approved Tuesday night in a 4-0 decision.; 10:11 p.m.

City of Henderson to recycle Christmas trees: By Aida Ahmed; The city of Henderson is reminding all residents that they can recycle their holiday Christmas trees to be used for city parks and landscaping.; 9:23 p.m.

Obama signs Hoover Dam power allocation bill: By Karoun Demirjian; President Barack Obama signed the Hoover Power Allocation Act into law today, cementing an electric power-sharing agreement that will be in place until 2067.; 8:23 p.m.

Tax abatements approved for DrVita Inc. to locate in Las Vegas: By Richard N. Velotta; The Nevada Economic Development Commission today approved more than $350,000 in tax abatements for a new dietary supplement manufacturer locating in Las Vegas despite the company not meeting statutory requirements for tax incentives.; 7:57 p.m.

Ex-wife sues poker superstar Phil Ivey, two attorneys: By Steve Green; Eight-time World Series of Poker champion Phil Ivey and two Las Vegas attorneys were sued Tuesday by Ivey’s ex-wife, who says they conspired to cheat her out of her fair share of his fortune.; 7:02 p.m.

Man sentenced in scheme to defraud insurance company, authorities say: By Gregan Wingert; A Henderson man was ordered to pay $6,296 in restitution after pleading guilty in a scheme to defraud his insurance company by setting fire to a mobile home and making it appear the blaze was ...; 6:53 p.m.

Nightlife news & notes: New Year's Eve nightclub openings: By Sarah Feldberg; Get the details on the opening night festivities here!; 6:38 p.m.

Vince Neil ponders exit from Motley Crue after Las Vegas shows: By Robin Leach; Vince Neil says he is seriously contemplating a split from Motley Crue after their run of concerts at the Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel from Feb. 3-19. “It’s not definite, but I am thinking ...; 6:00 p.m.

Shabazz Muhammad leads Gorman to another win, sets up showdown with Mater Dei and UNLV signee Katin Reinhardt: By Ray Brewer; The Bishop Gorman High basketball team proved Tuesday its worthy of the national exposure it has received. Gorman led from start to finish in a 62-50 victory against Miller Grove of Georgia at the City ...; 5:51 p.m.

Officials: Mayweather to take deal, clear cases: Associated Press; Officials: Mayweather Jr. to plead to reduced charges, clear 2 Las Vegas criminal cases; 5:18 p.m.

Righthaven files emergency appeal to block auction: By Steve Green; Righthaven LLC, the Las Vegas newspaper copyright lawsuit company, filed an emergency appeal Tuesday to block an auction of its copyrights — an auction Righthaven says is aimed at dismantling the company, even though the ...; 5:01 p.m.

Strip Scribbles: Playmate-TV analyst predicts Mayweather-Pacquiao bout: By Robin Leach; Jessa Hinton said: “Manny’s a quiet guy who sings a lot, but he’s also probably the toughest guy alive. … I like his softer side. He’s really soft spoken, ..."; 4:56 p.m.

At Ellis Island, the eggnog recipe runs in the family: By Sarah Feldberg; The brewery's seasonal (and strong!) holiday concoction is available now until it's sold out.; 4:40 p.m.

Gorman's Shaquille Powell, Ronnie Stanley honored by SI.com: By Ray Brewer; Not only were Bishop Gorman High running back Shaquille Powell and offensive lineman Ronnie Stanley two of Nevada’s top high school football players this fall, they were also two of the nation’s top performers.; 4:38 p.m.

House rejects Senate payroll tax cut plan: By Karoun Demirjian; Unemployed? Living paycheck-to-paycheck? Brace yourself, because the 112th Congress is at its worst impasse yet, and payroll tax breaks and unemployment benefits risk being lost in the logjam.; Updated 10:20 p.m.

The toddy: hot or iced, the old-fashioned tincture soothes the soul: By Erin Ryan; "A little bourbon, a little lemon, a swirl of honey and hot water—everything is right again."; 4:24 p.m.

Police seek couple in armed robbery of business: By Gregan Wingert; Metro Police are looking for a man and woman they say robbed a business Sunday near Spring Mountain Road and Jones Boulevard.; 4:21 p.m.

Photos: Tropicana unveils sexy iCandy dancers and Glow Spa: By Robin Leach; When nobody in the sports bar is watching football games or rodeo spills on the TV screens and instead are glued to the buxom blonde and brunette ...; 4:12 p.m.

Metro Police looking for missing man: By Gregan Wingert; Metro Police are asking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 74-year-old man.; 3:39 p.m.

Santa Claus crosses Nellis to make the case for pedestrian safety: By Jackie Valley; Forget grandma getting run over by a reindeer. Santa almost got run over by a Chevy — walking through a crosswalk a few days before Christmas Eve. People say there’s no such thing as pedestrian ...; 2:40 p.m.

1 OAK at the Mirage is 1 Of A Kind and Fergie’s New Year’s Eve hotspot: By Robin Leach; One of the hottest celebrity nightspots in New York City is about to open on the Strip. In fact, the countdown for 1 OAK is now just 10 days away. ...; 2:28 p.m.

Deal to bring Zappos to downtown Las Vegas is complete: By Joe Schoenmann; The deal to bring Zappos to downtown Las Vegas is done. The deal to lease the building to the online shoes and clothing retailer is complete a year after announcing that Resort Gaming Group would ...; 1:50 p.m.

County Commission rejects higher recreation fees for high-schoolers: By Joe Schoenmann; Clark County commissioners rejected a plan to impose new fees on high schoolers who want to swim in county pools or use county fitness centers.; 1:39 p.m.

Ordinance that could move Las Vegas pawnshops around put on hold until January: By Conor Shine; An ordinance allowing pawnshops to open along Las Vegas Boulevard between Sahara and Charleston avenues met resistance Tuesday morning from a Las Vegas City Council committee and was delayed for more than a month to ...; 1:27 p.m.

County approves land sale for Chinese company's 'eco-city': By Joe Schoenmann; Clark County commissioners approved today the sale of 9,000 acres near Laughlin to a Chinese energy company, which plans to build a massive solar energy array and manufacturing facility on the site. In approving the ...; 1:06 p.m.

TV producers seeking pregnant mothers, daughters: By Delen Goldberg; Agents with a television production company are casting in Las Vegas for a reality show that will follow the journeys of mothers and daughters who are pregnant at the same time.; 1:03 p.m.

Airport spokeswoman leaving her post: By Joe Schoenmann; Longtime airport spokeswoman Elaine Sanchez is leaving her job to spend more time with her four children.; 12:21 p.m.

Elite senior class powers Boise State into MAACO Bowl Las Vegas: By Case Keefer; No major recruiting services found the 2007 and 2008 Boise State classes impressive enough to rank in the top 50 nationally. Boise State coach Chris Petersen should probably demand a recount. The Broncos senior class, ...; 2:05 a.m.

Raising taxes? Send cash instead: Robert S. Tobias, Las Vegas; I would like to own a new automobile, but I don’t have the money.; 2:01 a.m.

A widow's quest for autopsy answers is a years-long struggle: Marshall Allen, ProPublica; Clinical autopsies, once commonplace in U.S. hospitals, have become an increasing rarity and are conducted in just 5 percent of hospital deaths. Grief-stricken families like the Carswells desperately want the answers that an autopsy can ...; 2:00 a.m.

Documentary on Mexican drug violence to make weeklong run in Las Vegas theater: By Tovin Lapan; The holiday blockbusters dominating movie theater marquees this time of year will get a lesser known and more serious neighbor at one Las Vegas cineplex next week: “8 Murders a Day.”; 2:00 a.m.

Into the wild with the real-life heroes of Search and Rescue: By Erin Ryan; Looking down on a 12,000-foot peak through the gaping side of a helicopter, I breathe the coldest, thinnest air I have ever breathed. Somewhere out there, three hikers and a dog are willing us to ...; 2:00 a.m.

County to sign off on land sale for solar power complex in Laughlin: By Joe Schoenmann; The sale of 9,000 acres of county land near Laughlin, which is likely to be approved by the Clark County Commission today, represents a small step toward development of a massive solar power complex by ...; 2:00 a.m.

Sandoval should avoid GOP circus: Don Ellis, Henderson; It was nice to read the Sun article last week “Sandoval steps to the left of his party.”; 2:00 a.m.

Sunny today, but cold front barreling into Las Vegas for first day of winter: By Dave Toplikar; You shouldn’t have to worry about any rain — or snow — for a couple of days if you're planning on being in the Las Vegas area.; 2:00 a.m.

Beef, booze, broads and the happiest mayor on Earth: Delen Goldberg; Oscar's serves Spilotro-style skirt steak with a side of local celebrity.; 1:00 a.m.

UNLV's Chace Stanback piles up 29 points in victory against ULM: By Taylor Bern; Chace Stanback cleansed his palate on UNLV’s first possession. After that he was ready for the main course, a game-high 29 points in the 21st-ranked Rebels’ 81-63 victory against Louisiana-Monroe on Monday night at the ...; 12:30 a.m.

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