Ex-brother-in-law of judge sentenced in fraud scheme
The central figure in a multimillion-dollar investment scam perpetrated by a Clark County judge and others was sentenced Monday to 6 and a half years in federal prison.
Taxi cabbies make money off strip clubs, brothels
Did you know cabbies get kickbacks from strip clubs and brothels to drive tourists to their front doors? Vegas drivers also deal with scary, gun-toting customers on occasion, and they get randomly drug-tested.
E-cigarettes would be regulated like tobacco under new bill
Use of electronic cigarettes and liquid nicotine would be regulated the same as tobacco under a bill introduced in the Nevada Senate on Monday.
Get a glimpse of the Anthem life in Henderson — PHOTOS
Anthem, known as one of the southern most communities in Henderson, located along the foothills of the Black Mountains and south Eastern Avenue, welcomes guests with a picturesque waterfall entrance.
‘Sharknado 3’ casts Mark Cuban and Ann Coulter
Mark Cuban and Ann Coulter are heading for the Oval Office. The pair have been cast to the play the president and vice president of the U.S. in “Sharknado 3.”
How much do you know about the ‘Star-Spangled Banner’?— QUIZ
National Anthem Day is celebrated March 3. How much do you know about the challenging to sing, but inspirational to hear “Star-Spangled Banner”?
Man tries to steal car, can’t drive stick shift
Police in West Haven said they arrested a man for trying to steal a car at a convenience store.
Witness describes payoffs, rigging elections in HOA fraud trial
Ralph Priola was a busy man during the height of the massive scheme to take over and defraud Las Vegas-area homeowners associations between 2006 and 2008.
Homeless man with 666 tattoo charged with killing man in church
A homeless man has been charged with first degree murder after fatally stabbing another homeless man at a shelter in Duck.
Ga. woman’s execution postponed over ‘cloudy’ drugs
Kelly Renee Gissendaner’s execution has been postponed because the drugs that were supposed to be used “appeared cloudy,” the Georgia Department of Corrections said Monday night.
Potential 2016 candidate Jeb Bush talks conservative values at Vegas event
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush on Monday told a crowd of about 400 people in Las Vegas that he applies conservative values — not just talks about them — as he seriously considers a run for president in 2016.
Defense agency visited Yucca, says no intention to use site
Officials from a Pentagon agency toured the tunnels of Yucca Mountain last month but do not intend to do work at the Nevada site, a spokesman said Monday.
Judge Judy will remain on air until at least 2020
Judge Judy Sheindlin has extended her whopping contract with CBS TV Distribution to host the top-rated “Judge Judy” through the 2019-20 season.
Did Hillary Clinton break federal laws via email?
Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may have violated federal records laws by using a personal email account for all of her work messages, the New York Times reported on Monday.
Worst thief ever throws brick at car, gets knocked out — VIDEO
A man’s plot to break into an unoccupied Mercedes coup went horribly wrong after the brick he threw at the window bounced back and hit him in the face, knocking him out cold.
Actress Michelle Rodriguez talks about that white ‘superhero thing’
Actress Michelle Rodriguez challenged racial minorities in Hollywood to “develop their own mythology” and tell their own stories instead of recasting traditionally white characters as different races.
Poll: Nevadans favor Sandoval tax increase plan
A majority of likely Nevada voters back Gov. Brian Sandoval’s plan to raise taxes to bring in more money for education, with 56 percent backing his proposed higher business license fee and 41 percent opposing the idea, according to a new poll released Monday.
Colorado teen’s body found, death under investigation
The remains of an 18-year-old girl who vanished in western Colorado late last year have been found and the police are treating the teen’s death as suspicious, authorities said.
Soccer player leaves field after racist taunts in Peru
A Panamanian player has hit out at Peru’s soccer authorities for doing nothing to stop racism in the country after he walked off the pitch during a top-flight game after being subjected to abuse which he said was going unpunished.
Reid still punching for a Jack Johnson pardon
Neither a decade of lobbying nor the passage of two congressional resolutions has won a presidential pardon for famed boxer Jack Johnson, the first African-American heavyweight champ widely believed to have been unjustly convicted of a morals crime more than a century ago.
Israel’s Netanyahu warns US on nuclear deal with Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned the United States on Monday that the nuclear deal it is negotiating with Iran could threaten Israel’s survival and insisted he had a “moral obligation” to speak up about deep differences with President Barack Obama on the issue.
Man killed by BLM officers near Red Rock was tased twice, shot 7 times
D’Andre Berghardt Jr. was tased twice and shot seven times by Bureau of Land Management officers in an incident on state Route 159 near Red Rock last year, investigating officers testified in a fact-finding hearing Monday morning.
Here’s what Netflix is dropping in March
The popular streaming service will drop 60 titles in March and adding 37 new titles, including several TV series.
Snowy Mount Charleston sees string of crashes
An hour after the Nevada Department of Transportation lifted a snow-chain restriction on state Route 156, the Nevada Highway Patrol responded to two crashes in Lee Canyon Monday afternoon.
1 dead, 4 injured in SoCal restaurant shooting
One person was shot dead and four others wounded when gunfire erupted during a brawl in a Southern California restaurant on Monday, and two of those hurt were in custody including one subdued by a security guard at the scene, police said.
Vegas’ medical marijuana industry still shrouded in secrecy
In all, 199 of the 519 applicants for medical marijuana licenses — 38 percent — chose to keep their names confidential, including more than 40 percent of would-be dispensary operators.
Police looking for suspect in attempted armed robbery
Las Vegas police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a man in connection with an attempted armed robbery in a southwest valley parking lot.
Elaine Wynn: Removal from company’s board ‘extraordinarily disappointing’
Wynn Resorts Ltd. director Elaine Wynn called a decision by the company to remove her from the board “extraordinarily disappointing,” and she was considering her next move.
Woman found hanging in SoCal classroom
A woman was found hanged to death in a Southern California high school classroom when students arrived on Monday, authorities said, and local media reported that she was a teacher at the school.
Toronto mystery tunnel built for ‘personal reasons’
A mysterious tunnel discovered in Toronto near one of the venues for this summer’s Pan American Games was build for “personal reasons” by two men who had no criminal intent, police said on Monday.
Islamic group to sue FBI in death of Boston bombing suspect’s friend
A Florida Islamic group announced on Monday it has filed a formal notice with the FBI that it plans to sue the agency for $30 million in the death of Ibragim Todashev, a friend of one of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects.
2 crashes causing major traffic delays on I-15 and Sahara
Two simultaneous accidents on northbound Interstate 15 just north of Sahara Avenue are causing traffic delays Monday afternoon.
Skydiver suffers seizure mid-air, survives — VIDEO
For the uninitiated, skydiving can be scary enough: leaping out of a plane, free-falling at 120 miles per hour, keeping your presence of mind as you pull the cord on your parachute.
Metro officer crashes police car, suffers minor injuries
Southbound Rainbow Boulevard near Oakey Boulevard is closed early Monday morning after a Las Vegas police unit crashed into a lightpole, officials say.
2 seriously hurt in collision with dump truck
Two men were transported to the hospital with serious injuries after a south valley crash Monday morning.
1 injured in rollover on 215 Beltway near Losee Road
All westbound lanes of the 215 Beltway between Losee Road and 5th Street have reopened after a rollover crash briefly closed them Monday morning.
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Youth injured in bicycle crash in northwest Las Vegas
A juvenile bicyclist was transported to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle at a northwest valley middle school Tuesday morning.
1 injured in stabbing in downtown Las Vegas
A downtown stabbing suspect led police on a pursuit on U.S. Highway 95 Tuesday morning.
Crash closes eastbound Summerlin Parkway near Buffalo
Eastbound Summerlin Parkway near Buffalo Drive is shut down after a Tuesday morning injury crash, according to traffic websites.
Sports
Patriots’ Rob Gronkowski treated like a king at Surrender
A month ago, Gronk (Rob Gronkowski) caught footballs as a tight end for the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl, and on Saturday night, here’s how everyone treated him like a king at Surrender nightclub.
Rugby star Hayne signs futures deal with 49ers
Australian rugby league international Jarryd Hayne is one step closer to his realizing his dream of carving out an NFL career after securing a futures contract with the San Francisco 49ers.
Lesnar watched Rousey win, set rumor mill turning
Former heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar was in Los Angeles and seated just behind UFC executives Dana White and Lorenzo Fertitta to watch Ronda Rousey defeat Cat Zingano in 14 seconds. “Apparently Brock Lesnar is a UFC fan, and he was in town and wanted to come see the fight,” White said.
Entertainment
Patriots’ Rob Gronkowski treated like a king at Surrender
A month ago, Gronk (Rob Gronkowski) caught footballs as a tight end for the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl, and on Saturday night, here’s how everyone treated him like a king at Surrender nightclub.
You’ll walk forever to ‘Rock in Rio’
If you haven’t heard, a gargantuan music fest called “Rock in Rio” is coming to Vegas on May 8-9 and May 15-16, starring Taylor Swift, John Legend, Deftones, Metallica, Mana, Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith, Linkin Park, No Doubt, the Pretty Reckless, Sepultura, Bruno Mars, and Joss Stone.
Taxi cabbies make money off strip clubs, brothels
Did you know cabbies get kickbacks from strip clubs and brothels to drive tourists to their front doors? Vegas drivers also deal with scary, gun-toting customers on occasion, and they get randomly drug-tested.
Business
February’s 49 percent decline marks Macau’s worst gaming revenue month since 2011
Maybe February was rock bottom in Macau, where casinos suffered a 49 percent decline in gaming revenue during February — the market’s single-worst monthly decline on record.
Macau gaming revenues fall a record 49 percent in February
Macau casinos suffered their worst single month gaming revenue decline on record in February, marking the region’s ninth straight monthly dip.
Influential real estate broker Keith Bassett dies at 75
If you’ve ever bought pet food, office supplies or TVs in Las Vegas, Keith Bassett has probably touched your life. As a commercial real estate broker, Bassett negotiated deals in the 1980s and ’90s to bring to Southern Nevada some of the nation’s biggest retailers — PetSmart, Office Depot, Best Buy, Old Navy, Sports Authority and Target, among others. Bassett died Saturday at his Las Vegas home at 75.
Nation and World
Former superintendent charged in cheating scandal dies
Former Atlanta school Superintendent Beverly Hall, who was deemed too ill from breast cancer to stand trial with a dozen former educators accused in a standardized test cheating scandal, has died, WSB-TV reported on Monday.
Did Hillary Clinton break federal laws via email?
Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may have violated federal records laws by using a personal email account for all of her work messages, the New York Times reported on Monday.
Ga. woman’s execution postponed over ‘cloudy’ drugs
Kelly Renee Gissendaner’s execution has been postponed because the drugs that were supposed to be used “appeared cloudy,” the Georgia Department of Corrections said Monday night.
Opinion
LETTERS: Health district in fog on e-cigarette tax
To the editor:
EDITORIAL: School construction bill needs speedy action
As each week of the 2015 Nevada Legislature goes by, the urgency to pass Senate Bill 119 — or an amended version of it — increases substantially.
LETTERS: Too many public servants only serve themselves
To the editor:
Life
You can still eat at Simon until May 22
A lot of people seemed quite upset to read in my Saturday column that Simon at Palms Place is shutting down, while chef Kerry Simon battles a physically debilitating disease.
Sweet dreams may be the key to better health
Sleep Awareness Week takes place from March 2nd to March 8th and functions to raise awareness about the importance of sleep.
LinkedIn users will get $1 each in password-leak settlement
To settle a class-action lawsuit that alleged LinkedIn failed to protect the passwords and private information of its premium subscriber customers, the company has agreed to pay $1.25 — or about $1 each — million to approximately 800,000 people who were premium users.
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Next phase of sewer project brings new challenges for Rampart drivers
Sewer work along Rampart Boulevard north of Summerlin Parkway is winding down, but motorists who think they can breathe a sigh of relief are mistaken. The city of Las Vegas Public Works Department is closing one phase of the Rampart Sewer Installation Project and immediately starting another.
Doctor says carpal tunnel syndrome usually not work related
Think of your hands and all you do with them. Now, think of experiencing pain in your hand every day. That’s what it’s like to have carpal tunnel.
Education Notebook, March 5-11, 2015
Education briefs from across the Las Vegas Valley
