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.
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.
Wynn Resorts seeks to oust Elaine Wynn from board of directors
Wynn Resorts Ltd. is planning to remove long-time director Elaine Wynn from the casino operator’s board of directors, primarily due to a 2012 lawsuit she filed against her ex-husband, company Chairman and CEO Steve Wynn.
Video shows LAPD shoot, kill homeless man in Skid Row
The video posted on Facebook shows a group of officers in a confrontation with the man, who witnesses identified only as “Africa,” about noon, according to Los Angeles Times.
Metro’s Explorer program teaches young Las Vegans basics of law enforcement
From crime scene investigation to policing, corrections and dispatch, residents aged 16 to 20 can choose one of four programs to dedicate as little as six months or as much as four years to get up-close training.
Jerry Tarkanian remembered by Las Vegas — PHOTOS
Former UNLV head coach Jerry Tarkanian was remembered by friends, family, fans, former players and others in the Las Vegas community at the Thomas & Mach Center on Sunday.
City of Cleveland says 12-year-old’s death his own fault
Pleading innocence, immunity and ignorance, the city of Cleveland responded to a wrongful death lawsuit filed by Tamir Rice’s family by saying the 12-year-old’s death was his own fault.
Stadium deal isn’t the dead horse the mayor would like it to be
The harder the city works to rein in the political fallout from the stadium deal, the worse its supporters look — and the more the issue will matter in the June election
Icy conditions ground thousands of arriving flights in Northeast
March began with every state but Florida getting at least a little snow, leaving flyers stranded across the Northeast.
Power restored for 1,800 northwest valley homes
Power has been restored for over 1,800 homes in the northwest valley following an outage that lasted about two hours, according the NV Energy.
County: Media interviews with Family Services workers need director’s approval
Clark County child welfare workers should have the freedom to voice job-related concerns to the news media, contends the union that represents them. But a Family Services media policy revision enacted by county officials in 2014 means they now have to get permission from the department director first.
Airport fitness center gives employees a workout
From flight attendants, baggage handlers and pilots to food and beverage workers, all employees connected to McCarran International Airport can pay to have access to the center.
2 shot in club party featuring T.I., Young Jeezy
Two people were shot Saturday at a nightclub party in Charlotte, North Carolina, featuring rappers T.I., Young Jeezy and Yo Gotti.
Competing agencies contend for animal shelter contract
After more than a year of mewling and howling, Clark County leaders may soon decide who gets to run Nevada’s largest animal shelter. A county commissioners’ meeting set for March 17 could settle what appears to be a two-way race.
Suspect in ‘street race’ crash surrenders, charged with murder
The crash happened Thursday in the San Fernando Valley neighborhood of Chatsworth.
Funeral services scheduled for victims of Missouri shooting as investigation continues
The four are members of a family killed in the shootings on Thursday in Tyrone, Missouri. Their funeral will take place at the First General Baptist Church in Willow Springs, Missouri, according to the Elliott-Gentry-Carder Funeral Home.
Tens of thousands march in memory of murdered Putin critic
Families, the old and young walked slowly, with many holding portraits of the opposition politician and former deputy prime minister who was shot dead while walking home from a nearby restaurant on Friday night.
Missing teens spotted on video near Turkey-Syria border
Images show the teens boarding a bus in Istanbul, Turkish HBR television reported. It’s the first sighting of the girls since they left London almost two weeks ago.
State Route 158 closed due to snow
The road, which connects Lee Canyon and Kyle Canyon roads near Mount Charleston, about 40 miles northwest of the Las Vegas valley, was shut down, NHP trooper Chelsea Stuenkel said.
Area 51 worker sees hope in Supreme Court ruling
Fred Dunham has battled state and federal agencies for 20 years while seeking compensation for health problems he blames on breathing toxic fumes from stealth coatings burned in open pits.
Contradiction arises in O’Reilly’s recounting of JFK story
Earlier this week, amid scrutiny about how O’Reilly has recounted some of his journalistic exploits, the liberal watchdog group Media Matters for America drew new attention to Morley’s fact-checking.
Calipari a ‘wonderful’ friend to Tarkanians
No one in Nevada wants to see a perfect season for John Calipari and top-ranked Kentucky more than Jerry Tarkanian’s family. Calipari was a special friend to the end.
Shatner defends himself over inability to attend Nimoy’s funeral
William Shatner is defending himself on Twitter as his decision to skip Leonard Nimoy’s funeral Sunday became front-page tabloid fodder.
Freak foot accident sidelines White Sox ace Chris Sale
Chicago White Sox ace Chris Sale suffered a fracture to his right foot while unloading his truck at home and will besidelined for at least three weeks, the team announced on Saturday.
Missing log cabin reported as stolen, found 2 days later
Sheriff’s deputies in Oregon are investigating the peculiar case of a log cabin that was reported stolen only to be found two days later less than a mile from where it was taken, authorities said Friday.
17 tons of recreational marijuana bought in Colorado’s first legal year
In a national first, voters in Colorado and Washington state opted to legalize recreational marijuana use by adults in landmark twin ballots in 2012. The first retail stores opened in Colorado on Jan 1, 2014.
10 things you should never put on a credit card
If you think it’s OK to use your credit card for any and all purchases because of the swell perks and rewards you’ll get, think again. Here is a detailed list of things you should never pay for with a credit card, along with why it would be a terrible idea to do so.
‘Focus’ tops off weekend box office charts
The film had been projected to earn between $21 million and $23 million, so cue breathless stories about whether or not Will Smith’s fastball has lost some heat.
Baseball legend Minnie Minoso dead at 90
The Chicago White Sox legend was the city’s first black major league player, the Chicago Tribune said.
Obama to veto bill allowing Congress to join Iran negotiations
The United States and five other major powers are seeking to negotiate an agreement with Iran to curb its nuclear program in exchange for relief from economic sanctions.
American blogger hacked to death after criticizing religious extremism
Machete-wielding assailants hacked to death an American critic of religious extremism in the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka, in the latest of a series of attacks on writers who support freethinking values in the Muslim-majority nation.
Old subway cars converted into fish-friendly underwater reefs
Usually dumping metal into the ocean is a bad thing, but for once throwing disused items into the sea is working out for the greater good.
Rousey makes quick work of Zingano at UFC 184
There may not be a great strategy for dealing with UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey in the cage. Cat Zingano’s plan of attack in the main event of UFC 184 at Staples Center on Saturday night certainly wasn’t the answer.
Stolen Picasso masterpiece discovered in art craft shipment
The work of art, painted in 1911 by the Cubist master, was recovered when it was shipped from Belgium to the United States in December.
Rebels triumph over Cowboys with 69-57 win
For the first two months of the season, Patrick McCaw was UNLV’s most valuable player off the bench. On Saturday, he spent one minute on the bench.
15 tons of marijuana seized at California border
U.S. customs officers at a California border crossing seized more than 15 tons of marijuana hidden inside a tractor-trailer shipment designated as a cargo of mattresses, the biggest narcotics bust ever at that port of entry, officials said on Friday.
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Video shows LAPD shoot, kill homeless man in Skid Row
The video posted on Facebook shows a group of officers in a confrontation with the man, who witnesses identified only as “Africa,” about noon, according to Los Angeles Times.
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.
Metro’s Explorer program teaches young Las Vegans basics of law enforcement
From crime scene investigation to policing, corrections and dispatch, residents aged 16 to 20 can choose one of four programs to dedicate as little as six months or as much as four years to get up-close training.
Sports
Fresno State beats UNLV, 4-0, to cap baseball sweep
Garrett Mundell pitched six strong innings, and Taylor Ward homered for the third straight game to lift Fresno State to a 4-0 win over UNLV to cap a three-game Mountain West baseball sweep Sunday in Fresno, Calif.
Is UFC’s Rousey too good for own good?
UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey once again proved there’s not a 135-pound female fighter in the world anywhere close to her level.
Jerry Tarkanian remembered by Las Vegas — PHOTOS
Former UNLV head coach Jerry Tarkanian was remembered by friends, family, fans, former players and others in the Las Vegas community at the Thomas & Mach Center on Sunday.
Entertainment
2 shot in club party featuring T.I., Young Jeezy
Two people were shot Saturday at a nightclub party in Charlotte, North Carolina, featuring rappers T.I., Young Jeezy and Yo Gotti.
Contradiction arises in O’Reilly’s recounting of JFK story
Earlier this week, amid scrutiny about how O’Reilly has recounted some of his journalistic exploits, the liberal watchdog group Media Matters for America drew new attention to Morley’s fact-checking.
Shatner defends himself over inability to attend Nimoy’s funeral
William Shatner is defending himself on Twitter as his decision to skip Leonard Nimoy’s funeral Sunday became front-page tabloid fodder.
Business
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.
Wynn Resorts seeks to oust Elaine Wynn from board of directors
Wynn Resorts Ltd. is planning to remove long-time director Elaine Wynn from the casino operator’s board of directors, primarily due to a 2012 lawsuit she filed against her ex-husband, company Chairman and CEO Steve Wynn.
Four Las Vegas casino workers face deportation as Bosnian war criminals
The immigrants were among refugees fleeing the violence in Bosnia after a war that erupted in 1992 with the collapse of Yugoslavia.
Nation and World
Video shows LAPD shoot, kill homeless man in Skid Row
The video posted on Facebook shows a group of officers in a confrontation with the man, who witnesses identified only as “Africa,” about noon, according to Los Angeles Times.
City of Cleveland says 12-year-old’s death his own fault
Pleading innocence, immunity and ignorance, the city of Cleveland responded to a wrongful death lawsuit filed by Tamir Rice’s family by saying the 12-year-old’s death was his own fault.
Funeral services scheduled for victims of Missouri shooting as investigation continues
The four are members of a family killed in the shootings on Thursday in Tyrone, Missouri. Their funeral will take place at the First General Baptist Church in Willow Springs, Missouri, according to the Elliott-Gentry-Carder Funeral Home.
Opinion
LETTERS: Too many public servants only serve themselves
To the editor:
EDITORIAL: States taking job regulation too far
If you think government can be trusted to regulate your right to make a living, consider the case of Steve Cooksey. He was told he needed a license to — wait for it — write a blog.
Lawmakers, beware the perils of personal data collection
It’s hard not to seem like a Luddite, a naysayer, or a nut while assessing the new and expanded uses of technology proposed in bills being considered by the Nevada Legislature.
Life
Diet helps with celiac disease, hypothyroidism
While both celiac disease and hypothyroidism are not curable, they are manageable with the proper diet.
Airport fitness center gives employees a workout
From flight attendants, baggage handlers and pilots to food and beverage workers, all employees connected to McCarran International Airport can pay to have access to the center.
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.
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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.
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Read about news and events from across the Summerlin area.
