$70,000 stolen from Green Valley High School student funds
Tens of thousands of dollars are missing from Green Valley High School coffers and the school’s banker is no longer assigned to a job within the Clark County School District.
Booze, gambling and 8 other bizarre things you can finance — but shouldn’t
Before you make another illogical purchase you can’t afford, you should figure out exactly what that item will cost you. Here are 10 crazy buy-now-pay-later purchases that make little financial sense.
Mountain lion wandering near mall dies after being tranquilized
A mountain lion that wandered into a Southern California shopping mall parking lot on Friday was shot with a tranquilizer dart but died as state wildlife officers sought to transport it to the wilderness, authorities said.
Ex-Metro lieutenant testifies he helped rig HOA elections
A retired Las Vegas police lieutenant who pleaded guilty in the massive scheme to take over homeowners associations said Friday he was testifying for the government to “right a wrong.”
‘Big Bang Theory’ remembers Leonard Nimoy
Leonard Nimoy never appeared in person on “The Big Bang Theory” but his name and that of “Star Trek’s” Mr. Spock are often referenced on the CBS comedy about a group of misfit physicists and engineers.
Women killed in Boulder Highway crash identified
Two young women killed in a Thursday crash at Boulder Highway and Russell Road have been identified.
2 Ferguson city employees resign, 1 fired over racist emails
Racist emails — like one that depicted President Obama as a chimpanzee — resulted in three Ferguson, Missouri, city employees resigning or being fired, the city spokesman said Friday.
Near-space ‘ballooning’ could become next space travel trend
Instead of rocket-powered sub-orbital flights like those of Virgin Galactic, could high-altitude ballooning become the most viable way of letting paying tourists experience space — or at least something thrillingly close to it?
Frog burger on the menu of Japanese cafe
A whole frog will soon be offered as a burger by a cafe in the Japanese city of Yokohama.
Man killed in crash near Charleston at Valley View identified
The man who was killed in a four-vehicle crash Tuesday night has been identified.
New DNA evidence clears woman of murder charges 30 years later
A woman who spent more than 30 years in prison was cleared of murder charges Friday when prosecutors in Reno announced they will not pursue a retrial, basing their decision on new DNA evidence that shows she did not commit the crime.
Tesla disputes report of delay in Nevada battery plant
Construction has been delayed for Tesla Motors Inc.’s giant $5 billion battery plant in Northern Nevada, the Reno Gazette-Journal reported on Friday, citing union job postings, but the electric carmaker said the project was on schedule.
Jared Leto cuts, blondes hair for role as ‘The Joker’
All good ombres must come to an end.
#BlackOutDay trend celebrates black beauty, fights stereotypes
One of the most-used hashtags on Twitter today is #BlackOutDay, a celebration of black beauty started by a Tumblr user who wants to fight negative stereotypes in media.
Seahawks’ Marshawn Lynch reportedly returning for 2015 season
Running back Marshawn Lynch reportedly was on his way to Seattle on Friday to sign his new contract with the Seahawks.
Suspect in Bullhead City girl’s killing gets new lawyer
Phoenix attorney Gerald Gavin is the new lead defense lawyer representing a Bullhead City man who is facing a possible death sentence if convicted in a high-profile child homicide case .
15 super creepy things you need to stop doing on Facebook
We all have that friend (or maybe several) with that talent of making people really uncomfortable on social media. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, then there is a good chance it’s you.
Chris Brown, love him or hate him, playing Mandalay Bay Saturday
With Brown coming to Las Vegas this weekend, we’ve compiled a sweet playlist to showcase another side of the rubber-limbed performer.
Apple replaces AT&T in Dow, reflects evolving economy
The decision to nudge aside AT&T, which has been part of the Dow for the better part of a century, is a recognition of the way in which communications and technology have evolved over the last several decades.
Accused getaway car driver in Pahrump robbery arrested
A man police say helped rob a Pahrump couple and their disabled daughter almost a week ago has been arrested, according to Nye County officials.
How having a favorite child affects your whole family
According to scientists who spoke to NPR’s Nancy Shute, nearly 80 percent of parents have a favorite child. Favoritism by a parent can affect more just a child. It can affect the whole family, too, according to a 2013 study published in the journal Child Development.
Lanes to close on Las Vegas Blvd. for the Strip 5K
Runners will be taking it off for charity in a 5-kilometer race Saturday to benefit military veterans, closing some lanes of the Las Vegas Strip.
Telemarketer under indictment in Las Vegas arrested on way to border
Alan Rodrigues, 54, who was indicted with six other people in December in a Las Vegas criminal case alleging he participated in a multimillion-dollar telemarketing scheme, is back in trouble with the law.
High school dean charged with attempted execution-style murder of teen
A Massachusetts high school dean charged with the attempted execution-style murder of a student he had inducted into an alleged drug ring had once worked with Boston police on efforts to combat drugs and gangs, a police spokesman said on Friday.
Body found in desert near Sandy Valley identified
The Clark County coroner’s office has identified a man whose body police now say was dumped in the desert Thursday near Sandy Valley.
RJ lawsuit seeking DA’s witness payment records argued in court
Publicly revealing the slightest detail about how prosecutors get informants to open up in a criminal investigation could put lives at risk, a lawyer for the Clark County District Attorney’s Office told a judge Thursday.
Small courts, big problems: North Las Vegas power struggle
North Las Vegas’ city manager tried and failed to oust the Municipal Court’s two judges from an interview panel for new bailiffs last week.
He’s Jeff Gordon, but not the NASCAR star
Jeff Gordon “could write a book” about being mistaken for his namesake, the NASCAR star.
Expert: Reduce Vegas pedestrian deaths by reducing speed limits
A traffic safety expert is calling on Clark County and local municipalities to reduce the speed limit on some Southern Nevada streets as a means to make pedestrians and bicyclists safer.
Downtown redevelopment backs 3 new restaurants
Tony Hsieh’s downtown redevelopment initiative is adding a trio of new distinct restaurant concepts in a single building in the heart of a burgeoning foodie row along the Carson Avenue corridor near Downtown Project’s signature Container Park on East Fremont.
2 arrested in armed robberies, cabbie shooting
Two men have been arrested in connection with two armed robberies, including one against a taxi driver who was shot while escaping, North Las Vegas police said Thursday night.
Family, friends light candles for man killed in triple homicide
Tears flowed and dozens of white balloons were released Thursday during a candlelight vigil for family and friends of a man killed Tuesday in a triple homicide.
Police apprehend Boulder City bank robbery suspect after chase
A man who police said robbed a Boulder City bank Thursday morning was taken into custody near U.S. Highway 95 and Martin Luther King Boulevard about 30 minutes after the robbery.
Rangers looking for boater reported missing at Lake Mohave
The National Park Service said rangers are looking for a 31-year-old Las Vegas man who disappeared on Lake Mohave nearly a week ago.
With rising foreclosures, it’s not looking good for Nevada homeowners
A report from California research firm RealtyTrac found thousands of Nevadans with home equity lines of credit that could soon be harder to pay off.
Rocker Vince Neil plans on helping marketing Las Vegas Outlaws
The public face of the Las Vegas Outlaws of the Arena Football League will be well-known 54-year-old rocker Vince Neil, who lives in Las Vegas when not on Motley Crue’s worldwide Final Tour and plans on helping market the new Arena Football club.
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School construction exempted from Nevada’s prevailing wage law
Wasting no time, Gov. Brian Sandoval on Friday signed into law a bill exempting school construction projects from Nevada’s prevailing wage law.
Ex-Metro lieutenant testifies he helped rig HOA elections
A retired Las Vegas police lieutenant who pleaded guilty in the massive scheme to take over homeowners associations said Friday he was testifying for the government to “right a wrong.”
$70,000 stolen from Green Valley High School student funds
Tens of thousands of dollars are missing from Green Valley High School coffers and the school’s banker is no longer assigned to a job within the Clark County School District.
Sports
Bears WR Marshall headed to New York Jets
Brandon Marshall’s time with the Chicago Bears is over. In a bold move finalized Friday, new Bears general manager Ryan Pace has agreed to trade the five-time Pro Bowl receiver to the New York Jets, signifying a new course for a franchise that’s looking to turn the page after last season’s 5-11 free-fall.
Danica under the microscope
Danica Patrick enters a key point in her NASCAR career. The marketing machine that accompanies her joust with history and the remnants of a good-ol’-boy mentality have predictably generated an intensified scrutiny of just where she fits.
NFL player suspended first 10 games of 2015 season
Safety LaRon Landry, a free agent released by the Indianapolis Colts last month, has been suspended for the first 10 games of the 2015 season.
Entertainment
Could Katie Couric be returning NBC?
Katie Couric is looking for a new television home — and the likely new boss at her old television home, NBC News, may be looking for her.
‘Big Bang Theory’ remembers Leonard Nimoy
Leonard Nimoy never appeared in person on “The Big Bang Theory” but his name and that of “Star Trek’s” Mr. Spock are often referenced on the CBS comedy about a group of misfit physicists and engineers.
Jared Leto cuts, blondes hair for role as ‘The Joker’
All good ombres must come to an end.
Business
Massive land yacht will give select fans rich NASCAR experience
There’s a proud tradition of NASCAR fans attending races in food-filled RVs and beer-packed campers that are stationed in speedway infields for an up-close view of the fast-moving cars. Now, companies are warming up to that idea.
Helicopter company gets NASCAR waiver, will still lose money
The helicopter company that transports passengers to and from the Las Vegas Motor Speedway has received a waiver it sought to fly just before and after Sunday’s NASCAR race, but it will still lose business because of regulations adopted to thwart terrorists.
Snuggie maker to pay $8M to overcharged customers
The seller of the Snuggie blanket and other as-seen-on-TV products, like the Perfect Brownie Pan and the Perfect Bacon Bowl, is paying $8 million to settle claims by New York’s Attorney General that it mislead and overcharged customers.
Nation and World
Group killing albinos for witch craft in Tanzania arrested
Police in Tanzania said on Friday they had arrested 32 witch doctors this week as part of a campaign against ritual killings of albinos.
2 Ferguson city employees resign, 1 fired over racist emails
Racist emails — like one that depicted President Obama as a chimpanzee — resulted in three Ferguson, Missouri, city employees resigning or being fired, the city spokesman said Friday.
Boston Marathon bombing suspects may have had help making the bombs
It was a sophisticated attack with sophisticated devices. Authorities quickly identified the Boston bombing suspects, but almost immediately after Tamerlan Tsarnaev was killed during the manhunt for the perpetrators and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was captured, investigators privately questioned if more people were involved.
Opinion
Gun-free zones put innocent in danger
Would you post a sign announcing that your home is a gun-free zone? Would you feel safer? Criminals don’t obey these signs. In fact, to criminals, gun-free zones look like easy targets.
One Senate bill targets violence against women
When I was in my early 20s, I was still getting my life together. I had only recently gathered the courage and the resources to leave an extremely abusive relationship. I didn’t know when I drove home from work one day that I would be badly beaten in broad daylight right outside of my apartment. I didn’t know that despite having a temporary protective order in place, I would become one of the three in 10 women who are beaten, coerced into sex or otherwise abused during her lifetime. I didn’t know how lucky I was that a gun wasn’t around.
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Life
How to find a vacation babysitter
A vacation doesn’t feel like much of a getaway if your kids are still whining, crying and clinging to you 24/7. Thankfully, it’s possible to get a babysitter when you’re on vacation. Here’s how to make it work
How having a favorite child affects your whole family
According to scientists who spoke to NPR’s Nancy Shute, nearly 80 percent of parents have a favorite child. Favoritism by a parent can affect more just a child. It can affect the whole family, too, according to a 2013 study published in the journal Child Development.
15 super creepy things you need to stop doing on Facebook
We all have that friend (or maybe several) with that talent of making people really uncomfortable on social media. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, then there is a good chance it’s you.
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