Nevada assemblyman confirms Metro probe in attempted extortion
Republican Assemblyman Chris Edwards on Saturday confirmed that Las Vegas police are investigating allegations of attempted extortion in exchange for his vote for Assembly speaker.
UNLV plays Air Force tonight at Thomas & Mack
This wasn’t what Dave Pilipovich envisioned when fall practice opened back in October.
Cuter ways to spend Super Bowl Sunday
“Puppy Bowl XI,” “Kitten Bowl II,” “Fish Bowl II” even an eight-hour marathon of Las Vegas’ own Property Brothers offer alternatives to the Seahawks-Patriots game.
Baby goat found in park with head missing
The Louisiana SPCA says someone overnight Wednesday entered a pen where the goats were held and killed one of them.
38 lawyers vying for seats on District Court bench
A total of 38 lawyers have applied for three judicial District Court seats made vacant by the newly appointed Nevada Court of Appeals.
UNLV’s Davis, Boyko nurse injuries in run-up to NFL Draft combine
Former UNLV standouts Devante Davis and Brett Boyko are dealing with injuries as they prepare for the NFL scouting combine on Feb. 17 to 23 in Indianapolis. Those invited to the combine have an excellent chance to be drafted.
91 cases of measles in California since Disneyland outbreak
The California Department of Public Health sent out the latest numbers Friday of confirmed cases since December and while the total is still small, the jump was a startling 54% in just more than a week.
Man arrested in connection to body parts found in suitcase
Officers detained two people, describing one of them as a person of interest in the homicide case.
Tiger Woods drops out of top 50 for first time in 3 years
Tiger Woods, who shot his worst round ever as a pro Friday, has dropped out of the top 50 in the world golf ranking for the first time in three years.
Motorist critical after collision in southern Las Vegas Valley
A Henderson man suffered critical injuries in a southern valley wreck on Saturday morning, police said.
Gas-filled balloon completes record-breaking Pacific flight
Co-piloted by an American and a Russian, the balloon touched down safely in the waters off Mexico on Saturday, completing a week-long trans-Pacific flight that unofficially broke two world records, a spokeswoman said.
IS say they have beheaded Japanese hostage, monitoring group says
Islamic State militants released a video on Saturday.
Whitney Houston’s daughter found unresponsive in bathtub, taken to hospital
Bobbi Kristina Brown “was not breathing” when her husband and a friend found her around 10:25 a.m. at a townhouse in a Roswell subdivision, police spokeswoman Lisa Holland said.
‘A Most Violent Year’ lives up to its name
“A Most Violent Year,” the latest from buzzed-about writer-director J.C. Chandor (“Margin Call,” “All Is Lost”), is blessed with stirring, sit-up-and-take-notice performances by Oscar Isaac and Jessica Chastain.
Vegas sees largest convention numbers since ‘08 with 5.2 million
Lost in the shuffle of Las Vegas’ record-setting visitor volume of 2014 was another trend important to the city: The meetings and trade show industry is back.
Gun range promotes, defends ‘Just Divorced’ special
Women who are just divorced can stare at their wedding dress and cry. Or, the divorcee and her gal pals can have fun shooting up the dress with a M1919 Browning machine gun.
3 big automakers to recall 2.1 million older vehicles
The auto industry’s airbag troubles deepened on Saturday, as federal regulators said companies need to fix defects that could cause airbags to deploy when they are not supposed to.
Top 10 favorite Super Bowl snacks
The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots are going head to head this Sunday in Super Bowl XLIX, and that means one important thing — you’re going to be hungry.
U.S. drone strategy in trouble after death of Yemeni schoolboy
The sixth-grader’s death as he returned home with a family friend aroused the kind of anger that has long helped Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula to recruit fighters.
401k reached a record high last year
401(k) balances reached a record high last year, thanks to a soaring stock market and larger contributions from workers participating in the savings plans.
Goodell had a tough year, but isn’t going anywhere
Roger Goodell held his annual Super Bowl news conference Friday and answered questions ranging from his job performance to deflated footballs to franchise relocation to Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch refusing to engage much with reporters this week.
ECHL’s Wranglers fold after 11 seasons in Las Vegas
Wranglers owner Gary Jacobs said Thursday that the city’s ECHL franchise is calling it quits after failing to find a new facility to play in next season.
Rejuvenated Silva returns to scene of ghastly injury for UFC 183
Thirteen months ago, Anderson Silva lay crumpled up in the corner of the cage inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena screaming in pain after his left leg snapped on the knee of Chris Weidman as Silva attempted a kick.
Nevadans make moves to combat gun violence
He was just 20, not old enough to legally buy a drink at the bar inside the Las Vegas Club, but he could buy a gun at a pawn shop.
DC cab driver linked to al Qaeda now on FBI’s Most Wanted list
In under three years Liban Haji Mohamed has gone from driving a cab in Washington, D.C., to a spot on the FBI’s Most Wanted Terrorists list.
6 Super Bowl prop bets to consider
Though you might not have a rooting interest in the game, there is a Super Bowl prop bet out there for everyone. There are literally hundreds of props to choose from. Here are 6 you might want to consider.
Arizona inmate dies at Vegas UMC
The father of an inmate killed at a state prison in northwest Arizona says the family wants answers.
Plaintiffs can’t be added to lawsuit against Vegas constable’s office
A former Utah woman cannot pursue her lawsuit against the Las Vegas constable’s office as a class-action case, a federal judge has ruled.
Elderly man plays dead to avoid vicious beating
Family members say Roy Davis is a kind and generous man.
Government to test genetic info in ‘precision medicine’ initiative
The U.S. government’s plan to analyze genetic information from more than 1 million volunteers to understand human disease and develop targeted treatments was welcomed Friday by Southern Nevada medical researchers, providers and public health officials.
Friday rainfall may tie 1986 record
Slick roads and crashes throughout the Las Vegas Valley made for congested morning commutes Friday.
FBI agents arrest Las Vegas man in business loan scheme
A Las Vegas man has been arrested by FBI agents in what authorities say was a $3.2 million business loan scheme.
What’s the worst Super Bowl halftime show of the last decade?
Katy Perry will perform the Super Bowl XLIX halftime show on Sunday with guest Lenny Kravitz and an unnamed ‘old-school’ female singer. As the most watched halftime show all year, it got us thinking about previous Super Bowl halftime performances and who shined on the big stage… or, uh, didn’t.
Judge sets bail for Metro detective accused of attacking prostitute
A Las Vegas judge set bail Friday for a Metro detective accused of attacking a woman after a quarrel over a prostitution fee.
Tourism chief’s new goal: 45 million visitors
Rossi Ralenkotter, president and CEO of the organization that markets the city, told an audience at Preview 2015 on Friday that 45 million visitors will be the new benchmark and he expects to hit that “within the next few years.” If the goal is achieved, it would produce 37,000 new tourism industry jobs in Southern Nevada.
Man in fatal NLV cop shooting had toxic level of meth in system
A 34-year-old man shot and killed by a North Las Vegas police officer in July had a lethal dose of methamphetamine in his system when he died, a detective testified Friday.
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Nevada assemblyman confirms Metro probe in attempted extortion
Republican Assemblyman Chris Edwards on Saturday confirmed that Las Vegas police are investigating allegations of attempted extortion in exchange for his vote for Assembly speaker.
Man arrested in connection to body parts found in suitcase
Officers detained two people, describing one of them as a person of interest in the homicide case.
Motorist critical after collision in southern Las Vegas Valley
A Henderson man suffered critical injuries in a southern valley wreck on Saturday morning, police said.
Sports
UNLV plays Air Force tonight at Thomas & Mack
This wasn’t what Dave Pilipovich envisioned when fall practice opened back in October.
5 of the worst Super Bowl ads in history
Some Super Bowl ads knock it out of the park. Most are just OK. And a few are wildly bad. Here are the worst of the worst.
Matching up Super Bowl XLIX
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Entertainment
5 of the worst Super Bowl ads in history
Some Super Bowl ads knock it out of the park. Most are just OK. And a few are wildly bad. Here are the worst of the worst.
Whitney Houston’s daughter found unresponsive in bathtub, taken to hospital
Bobbi Kristina Brown “was not breathing” when her husband and a friend found her around 10:25 a.m. at a townhouse in a Roswell subdivision, police spokeswoman Lisa Holland said.
What’s the worst Super Bowl halftime show of the last decade?
Katy Perry will perform the Super Bowl XLIX halftime show on Sunday with guest Lenny Kravitz and an unnamed ‘old-school’ female singer. As the most watched halftime show all year, it got us thinking about previous Super Bowl halftime performances and who shined on the big stage… or, uh, didn’t.
Business
Wet ‘n’ Wild GM talks new rides, going undercover
At practically every career stop he’s made, Takuya Ohki has made a splash. Ohki has spent virtually all of his work life inside recreational water parks. He relocated from Hawaii to Las Vegas in 2012 to open Wet ‘n’ Wild as the park’s general manager.
401k reached a record high last year
401(k) balances reached a record high last year, thanks to a soaring stock market and larger contributions from workers participating in the savings plans.
AT&T opens new concept store in Las Vegas
AT&T opened a new concept store in Las Vegas this week — one of the first 50 in the U.S. What sets the AT&T store at 710 E. Flamingo Road apart from the other conventional retail stores is the open design, lifestyle “zones” and community tables where customers can experience and play with the different technology.
Nation and World
Man arrested in connection to body parts found in suitcase
Officers detained two people, describing one of them as a person of interest in the homicide case.
Gas-filled balloon completes record-breaking Pacific flight
Co-piloted by an American and a Russian, the balloon touched down safely in the waters off Mexico on Saturday, completing a week-long trans-Pacific flight that unofficially broke two world records, a spokeswoman said.
IS say they have beheaded Japanese hostage, monitoring group says
Islamic State militants released a video on Saturday.
Opinion
EDITORIAL: Plant seeds for UNLV medical school
The Las Vegas Valley has a growing population of more than 2 million, yet the only allopathic medical school in the state is 450 miles away in Reno, a city with a population of about 234,000.
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.
Life
91 cases of measles in California since Disneyland outbreak
The California Department of Public Health sent out the latest numbers Friday of confirmed cases since December and while the total is still small, the jump was a startling 54% in just more than a week.
Knowing when to head straight to ER could save a life
It’s the weekend, and you find yourself in need of medical attention. It could be a swollen ankle, fever or an allergic reaction. Should you head to the emergency room or urgent care center? In order to receive the proper care and potentially save a life, people must understand the difference between the emergency room and urgent care centers.
Top 10 favorite Super Bowl snacks
The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots are going head to head this Sunday in Super Bowl XLIX, and that means one important thing — you’re going to be hungry.
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Knowing when to head straight to ER could save a life
It’s the weekend, and you find yourself in need of medical attention. It could be a swollen ankle, fever or an allergic reaction. Should you head to the emergency room or urgent care center? In order to receive the proper care and potentially save a life, people must understand the difference between the emergency room and urgent care centers.
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