Ex-boyfriend stabs woman’s current boyfriend, steals car
A man is in critical condition after Las Vegas police said a woman’s ex-boyfriend stabbed her current boyfriend and then stole a car from the couple.
Ex-lacrosse star Huber recalled for strength, competitive fire
In the photo that accompanied many of the stories about his death this week, Jeremy Huber is rocking a thick strip of hair on his upper lip. An 18-year-old freshman at Johns Hopkins. With strong mustache game.
Justin Bieber says he’s not arrogant anymore
The 20-year-old singer admits in the almost-two-minute video that he felt awkward and like people were judging him after an appearance on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.”
McCain calls for hearings on expanded sports betting
With all eyes on the Super Bowl and the billions of dollars wagered legally — and illegally — on the game, Sen. John McCain says Congress should hold hearings on whether to expand legalized sports betting that now largely is limited to sports books in Nevada.
John Kerry got fined for not shoveling his sidewalk
Like everyone else, Secretary of State John Kerry needs to make sure the sidewalk around his home gets shoveled.
Casino revenue in Nevada, on the Strip retreats slightly in ‘14
Nevada’s gaming revenue recovery from the recession took a slight setback in 2014, ending a four-year uptick.
Former Bullhead City officer accused in sex assault won’t be prosecuted
The Clark County district attorney’s office said Thursday it will not prosecute a former Bullhead City, Ariz. police sergeant for an alleged sexual assault in Laughlin last October. The announcement came at a Laughlin Justice Court arraignment hearing for Jesse Hoag, 37.
Witnesses recall seeing body of Aaron Hernandez’s alleged victim
Witnesses testified on Friday that they saw the apparently lifeless body of a man in an industrial area near Aaron Hernandez’s home in June 2013, hours after the former New England Patriots player is accused of committing murder.
Taco Bell: America needs a taco emoji
With a Change.org petition combined with a furious social media campaign, Taco Bell is trying to make taco emojis a reality. Nearly 27,000 people have signed Taco Bell’s online petition, and the fast food chain unveiled “Taco Emoji” t-shirts on Thursday.
Thieves drive off with rocker’s car, dog food
Be on the lookout for Duke Fame’s car. License plate: “DUKFAME.” Rocker Paul Shortino, who played Duke Fame in the mockumentary “This is Spinal Tap,” and his wife, Carmen, had their 2008 Cadillac CTS stolen Wednesday while having lunch downtown.
3-time Boston Marathon women’s champ banned 2 years for doping
Boston Marathon women’s champion Rita Jeptoo has been banned two years from competition for doping.
A few words of support for Belichick, Brady
Who will win this Super Bowl? The answer is coming Sunday night from Glendale, Ariz., and there are compelling arguments for both sides.
Nevada households fare poorly in financial study
Nevada households earned poor marks in everything from subprime credit scores to financial assets in a nationwide study released Thursday.
Comcast changes customer name to A-hole on bill
Comcast is notorious for poor customer service, but this latest blunder might be a new low.
Fiore continues to fricassee governor’s plan
I respect my doormat, but I still wipe my feet on it. That’s the impression I was left with Thursday morning after listening to firebrand conservative Republican Assemblywoman Michele Fiore discuss Gov. Brian Sandoval’s legislative agenda.
Las Vegas high school students can see ‘Selma’ for free
The city of Las Vegas is providing the free tickets to the screening at noon Feb. 7 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South.
Nevada Supreme Court overturns 2008 pedestrian arrest conviction
A unanimous Nevada Supreme Court on Thursday reversed the conviction of a pedestrian for being an ex-felon in possession of a firearm after determining he was illegally detained during a routine police stop in violation of his Fourth Amendment rights.
Rap mogul Suge Knight involved in fatal hit-and-run
Former Death Row Records CEO Suge Knight was involved in a fatal hit and run in Compton on Thursday, his lawyer confirmed.
Katy Perry says lion, sharks, live singing part of Super Bowl halftime
Pop singer Katy Perry on Thursday teased a lion, sharks and at least some live singing during her Super Bowl halftime performance, the most-watched dozen minutes annually on U.S. television.
Las Vegas is one of the wealthiest big cities in the U.S.
Here are the wealthiest big cities in the U.S., based on Five-Year American Community Survey data released in December.
Concerns raised over county takeover of Mount Charleston fire station
A transfer of the Nevada Division of Forestry fire station on Mount Charleston to the control of Clark County is on track to be completed by June 30, but the two legislators who represent the area questioned whether the county will be ready by then.
Kid’s network Nickelodeon begins streaming service in February
Nickelodeon, the hugely popular kid’s cable channel, is starting a subscription service to offer shows directly to consumers.
Nationals outfielder sentenced to 5 days in jail
Washington Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth pleaded guilty to reckless driving Thursday and was sentenced to five days in jail.
Henderson police looking for M Resort sportsbook robbers
Henderson police are asking the public for help in identifying two men who robbed a casino sportsbook Wednesday night.
Report gives Yucca positive review, stops short of full endorsement
Analysts at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission on Thursday completed a safety review that gives Yucca Mountain generally positive marks, but stops short of recommending it be granted a license to operate as a nuclear waste site.
Here’s a list of the 10 biggest Southern Nevada projects
Over the next three years, 10 Southern Nevada projects will have $12 billion in capital expenses and spur economic development throughout the valley.
Henderson mayor focusing on hospital growth
A new hospital and another’s expansion will help Henderson lead the way in health-care innovation, Mayor Andy Hafen said Thursday in his annual State of the City address.
Officials approve Ride Genie app for taxi rides
A smartphone application designed by a Las Vegas company will soon be available for customers to hail taxis the same way people request rides from Uber.
Vegas stadium petition gets 9,811 signatures; validity being tested
Las Vegas voters might get a chance to weigh in on using public money to build a controversial downtown soccer stadium, though they won’t know for sure until next week.
Sports Betting Spotlight: Super Bowl preview
Matt Youmans, Todd Dewey and Golden Nugget sports book director Tony Miller preview the Super Bowl.
Lower gasoline prices helping spark sales of bigger vehicles
Tumbling gasoline prices have proven to be a boom to Las Vegas auto dealers and helped prompt consumers to purchase SUVs and pickup trucks that have lower fuel mileage.
Letterman invites rival Leno to ‘Late Show’ show before his retirement
Comedian David Letterman’s CBS “Late Show” reportedly has invited his former late-night television arch rival Jay Leno to appear as a guest on the program before Letterman retires from TV in May.
Bobby Slayton is cool with his daughter’s provocative video shoots
“G.R.L. dresses like hookers, but they also fight crime,” papa Slayton jokes. “They’re like the Fantastic Four. So they’re really doing a lot of good stuff for society.”
Cardinals RB Dwyer gets 18 months probation in wife assault case
Arizona Cardinals running back Jonathan Dwyer pleaded guilty on Thursday to disorderly conduct and was sentenced to 18 months’ probation under a deal with prosecutors following accusations he assaulted his wife on two occasions, a court spokesman said.
Griddle Cafe at SLS Las Vegas will close
The owner of the Los Angeles-based Griddle Cafe is closing her location inside the SLS Las Vegas. The restaurant will be replaced by a 24-hour Las Vegas-style coffee shop. SLS officials said the new restaurant will be called Northside Cafe and will open Sunday.
‘50 Shades’ parody opens at Bally’s Feb. 3
Creator of cabaret musical says fans of infamous book laugh along with musical spoof.
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U.S. military developing world’s first ‘smart bullet’ — VIDEO
Given the project code name, EXACTO, it aims to create the first small caliber bullet that could steer itself.
Education Notebook, Feb. 5-11, 2015
Education briefs from across the Las Vegas Valley
Ex-boyfriend stabs woman’s current boyfriend, steals car
A man is in critical condition after Las Vegas police said a woman’s ex-boyfriend stabbed her current boyfriend and then stole a car from the couple.
Sports
Tiger Woods misses cut after worst 18-hole round of career
Tiger Woods, his game sliding from bad to worse, shot 11-over-par 82 Friday and failed to make the cut at the Waste Management Phoenix Open.
Witnesses recall seeing body of Aaron Hernandez’s alleged victim
Witnesses testified on Friday that they saw the apparently lifeless body of a man in an industrial area near Aaron Hernandez’s home in June 2013, hours after the former New England Patriots player is accused of committing murder.
3-time Boston Marathon women’s champ banned 2 years for doping
Boston Marathon women’s champion Rita Jeptoo has been banned two years from competition for doping.
Entertainment
Justin Bieber says he’s not arrogant anymore
The 20-year-old singer admits in the almost-two-minute video that he felt awkward and like people were judging him after an appearance on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.”
Pitbull, Enrique Iglesias bring party to party weekend
Latin-spiced pop stars make sure they “Don’t Stop the Party” with an encore of their co-billed tour.
Todd Snider deliver blue-collar blues to The Bunkhouse
Todd Snider delivers socially aware Americana.
Business
McCain calls for hearings on expanded sports betting
With all eyes on the Super Bowl and the billions of dollars wagered legally — and illegally — on the game, Sen. John McCain says Congress should hold hearings on whether to expand legalized sports betting that now largely is limited to sports books in Nevada.
Meadows Bank posts net income of $6.5 million in ‘14
Meadows Bank has announced it posted net income of $6.5 million in 2014 compared to $3.1 million in the prior year — a nearly 110 percent increase.
Casino revenue in Nevada, on the Strip retreats slightly in ‘14
Nevada’s gaming revenue recovery from the recession took a slight setback in 2014, ending a four-year uptick.
Nation and World
Suge Knight faces murder charge in hit-and-run death
Former rap mogul Marion “Suge” Knight has been arrested on suspicion of murder after two men were run over, one fatally, Thursday in Compton, California, authorities said Friday.
Fire in San Francisco Mission District kills 1, injures 6
One person died and six people were injured after a fire scorched a San Francisco building on Wednesday night, officials said.
Prosecutors show video from Hernandez’s home before ‘13 killing
Security footage shows former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez and two friends in a flurry of preparation hours before the death of an acquaintance he is charged with murdering, prosecutors said on Thursday.
Opinion
EDITORIAL: President going after middle-class money
Drilling “the rich” with ever-higher taxes is problematic because there aren’t nearly enough wealthy people to pay for everything government wants. President Barack Obama finally has figured this out. But instead of reining in government, he tried to go where the big money is: the middle class.
LETTERS: Mayor shows she needs challenger
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EDITORIAL: Ease occupational licensing requirements — starting with Uber
If Gov. Brian Sandoval and state lawmakers are serious about pushing Nevada’s economy into the 21st century and putting more people to work, they’ll follow the lead of Portsmouth, N.H., and Arizona taxi regulators.
Life
Valleywide Health News, Feb. 5-11, 2015
Health-related news and events from across the Las Vegas Valley.
Dining Pick of the Week: Bavarian Castle
Tucked into a small Henderson strip mall, Bavarian Castle is like a quaint slice of Germany in a modern desert. Painted in Bavarian blue with a large mural of Schloss Neuschwanstein, a true Bavarian castle, the space provides its customers with an authentic German dining experience.
Dining Pick of the Week: Mac Shack
Sometimes you want an Italian meal experience without all the white tableclothes and candlesticks. At Mac Shack Pasta Kitchen, that finery has been jettisoned in favor of a focus on comfort food.
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Education Notebook, Feb. 5-11, 2015
Education briefs from across the Las Vegas Valley
Valleywide Health News, Feb. 5-11, 2015
Health-related news and events from across the Las Vegas Valley.
Summerlin Area Neighborhood News, Feb. 5-11, 2015
Read about news and events from across the Summerlin area.
