IKEA land purchase sets post-recession high
When Sweden-based furniture seller IKEA closed in late December on its purchase of 26 acres of land in southwest Las Vegas, it set a post-recession high for land deals of its type, local observers say.
Municipal election season kicks off Tuesday
It should come as no surprise that Las Vegas promises to have the glitziest election matchup among more than a dozen races spread across three cities as campaign season officially begins Tuesday.
Red Flag air combat training back at Nellis
Increased noise from military jets will be heard through Feb. 13 over the north end of the Las Vegas Valley as Nellis Air Force Base hosts a Red Flag air combat training exercise, base officials said.
Fact-finding review in NLV police shooting set for Friday
The public can attend or watch a televised fact-finding review Friday of a July police shooting that killed a man in North Las Vegas.
‘Mission: Impossible 5’ release bumped up 5 months
Paramount is moving Tom Cruise’s “Mission: Impossible 5” forward by five months, from Christmas to July 31, 2015.
5 people to watch in the 2015 legislative session
Every session has a cast of hundreds, but a few always stand out. Here are some to watch in 2015.
Ancient cultures left mark on Southwest
Because most early cultures left no written record, we have gleaned much of what we know of them from the ruins, relics and artifacts they left behind.
School crowding top issue for district superintendent
Clark County School District Superintendent Pat Skorkowsky began his state of the district address on Monday by praising specialty magnet programs, but warned that enrollment is rapidly growing in the crowded school system.
Hospital admissions still lag for offenders with mental issues
Nevada’s only maximum-security psychiatric facility is still struggling with the timely admission of court-ordered patients, a condition of a federal lawsuit settlement, according to a defense lawyer and state records.
Baby born without eyes in Arizona
A baby boy was born without eyes to a family in the East Valley. Richie Lopez is 3 months old, and his mother, Kelly Lopez, says she had a completely normal pregnancy. Her ultrasounds never hinted her son would be born without eyes.
Yankees may fight A-Rod over home run bonuses
The New York Yankees are working on legal arguments to void milestone home run bonuses for Alex Rodriguez, according to reports Monday.
Nevada inmate dies in prison
An inmate died Jan. 1 in Carson City, the Nevada Department of Corrections announced Monday.
Boy, 4, expected to survive after shooting himself, police say
A 4-year-old boy is expected to survive after Las Vegas police said he shot himself in a leg after finding a gun under a pillow in a northwest valley home.
I-15 near state line to close for power line work
Interstate 15 in California near the Nevada state line will be closed for a total of 30 minutes Wednesday for electrical line work, according to the California Department of Transportation.
As adults, preemies have less sex than their full-term peers
Twenty-somethings who were born prematurely are less likely to move in with a lover or have sex than their peers born at full-term, Finnish researchers find.
East Coast weather affecting Las Vegas flights
A day after Southern Nevada experienced near-record high temperatures, winter weather afar is resulting in flight cancellations at McCarran International Airport.
Appeals panel upholds Whittemore campaign finance conviction
A federal appeals court in San Francisco on Monday upheld the illegal campaign contribution conviction of former political power broker Harvey Whittemore.
Caesars makes pitch for Chicago as bankruptcy trial venue
The operating unit of Caesars Entertainment Corp. begins an unusual two-day trial on Monday to decide which of two bankruptcy courts will review its $10 billion debt-cutting plan. In some ways, the decision is not just about which judge, but which law will govern.
2 bodies, car of missing Georgia couple found
Two bodies have been found in the search for a missing Marietta couple. The Georgia State Patrol Dive Team found Bud and June Runion’s missing SUV in a body of water. A short distance away, investigators found the body of a man and woman.
Reid home from surgery
Sen. Harry Reid was released from the hospital on Monday following surgery that repaired bones in his brow, temple and cheek broken in an accident in his home, a spokesman said.
Scientific Games will move corporate headquarters to Las Vegas
Lottery giant Scientific Games Corp., which acquired two slot machine manufacturers in the past 18 months, announced Monday it would move its corporate headquarters from New York to Las Vegas.
Travel bans in place through Northeast as storm approaches
The National Weather Service describes the storm as a “crippling and potentially historic blizzard” that could bring up to 3 feet of snow, heavy winds, widespread power outages and epic travel difficulties.
NLV casino marquee fire sends up plume visible for miles
The marquee of a North Las Vegas casino caught fire Monday morning, sending up a plume of smoke visible from miles away.
10 killed, 21 injured in Greek fighter plane crash
Eight French nationals and two Greeks were killed and 21 people injured when a Greek fighter plane crashed during NATO training in Spain on Monday, Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said.
Calling Bruce Willis: Asteroid does flyby of Earth
A treat is in store for sky watchers Monday, as a large asteroid will fly close to Earth.
Ex-CIA officer convicted in New York Times leak case
A former CIA officer was convicted in federal court in Virginia on Monday of leaking classified information to a New York Times reporter about a failed U.S. effort to undermine Iran’s nuclear weapons program, the Washington Post reported.
Lance Armstrong says he would ‘probably’ cheat again
Banned cyclist Lance Armstrong says he would not have needed to resort to doping in the sport’s current era and what happened years ago should be seen in the context of the times.
Car crashes into Tropical Smoothie cafe on Charleston
No one was hurt when a car crashed into a northwest valley smoothie cafe Monday morning.
Imagine Dragons to play a concert on a flight from Las Vegas
Southwest Airlines is taking Las Vegas indie rock band Imagine Dragons to new heights. The Dallas-based airline will host a concert on a flight between Las Vegas and Atlanta as part of a promotion for the release of the band’s new album on Feb. 17.
Miss Nevada becomes runner-up Miss Universe
Miss USA Nia Sanchez, a 24-year-old tae kwon do instructor from Las Vegas, was named first runner-up to winner Miss Colombia in the nationally televised Miss Universe pageant on Sunday night.
Secret Service: Operator of drone flown near White House cooperating
The person operating the drone that crashed on the White House grounds called the U.S. Secret Service Monday morning to “self-report” their involvement in the incident.
Palin, Christie among GOP hopefuls making plans for 2016 run
An already crowded field of potential candidates for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination needs to make room for one more: Sarah Palin.
Why bankruptcy isn’t a ‘Get Out of Debt Free’ card
When you are in the choking hands of debt, bankruptcy might seems like the only way out. The solution some people turn to when they are in financial holes, bankruptcy is — in reality — not an easy fix and should not be considered lightly.
Former Fox station employee commits suicide outside News Corp HQ
A former employee of a Fox-owned station shot and killed himself outside the News Corp. building Monday, according to a report in The New York Post and a report by The Wall Street Journal.
Republicans warn Obama against more national monuments in Nevada
Fortified with a fourth member, Nevada Republicans in Congress are serving notice they will erect a firewall against any efforts by President Barack Obama to set aside national monument land in the state.
Brady scandal, props big parts of Super Bowl spectacle
A few days ago, Tom Brady’s future was shrouded in uncertainty. Would he flee the country or confess to the hideous modern-day NFL crime of deflating footballs for a big playoff game?
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Ride 2 Recovery event benefits wounded vets, heroes — PHOTOS
Around 60 bicyclists from around the country participated in the mountain biking event to raise money for America’s Healing Heroes.
North Las Vegas motorcycle officer injured in I-15 wreck
A North Las Vegas motorcycle officer was injured in a wreck on Interstate 15 South on Monday night. The incident happened about 8:30 p.m. near the Washington Avenue exit, Nevada Highway Patrol spokeswoman Trooper Chelsea Stuenkel said.
Rain expected later this week too
The rain Las Vegas is seeing now should clear out by sunrise Tuesday, but don’t tuck your umbrellas away just yet.
Sports
Rebels head to Reno with chip on shoulder
All it took was one game for UNLV freshman Rashad Vaughn to develop an appreciation for the rivalry with UNR. It was a loss that got his attention.
Hope Solo could miss World Cup
U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati said on Monday that U.S. goalkeeper Hope Solo, currently serving a 30-day ban from the national team, is at risk of being left off the roster for this year’s Women’s World Cup.
Tate to fight first, then root for Seahawks
Top UFC women’s bantamweight contender Miesha Tate is planning one heck of a celebration after her bout Saturday night against Olympic silver medal-winning wrestler Sara McMann on the UFC 183 card at MGM Grand. Tate plans to drive to Glendale early Sunday morning to watch her beloved Seattle Seahawks play in the Super Bowl.
Entertainment
Vegas clubs sign new DJs for 2015
The dust has finally settled. The Wynn, Hakkasan and Light Group have officially announced which global DJ stars have signed contracts to perform exclusively at their clubs in 2015.
Sen. John McCain praises war film ‘American Sniper’
Sen. John McCain (R-Arizona) added his name to the many voices weighing in on “American Sniper,” praising Clint Eastwood’s story of Chris Kyle and his experience in Iraq while taking aim at the movie’s critics.
Mark Ruffalo accepts SAG Award via Twitter
Mark Ruffalo couldn’t make it to Sunday night’s SAG Awards ceremony to accept in person his prize for outstanding male actor in a TV movie or miniseries, but thanks to Twitter, he was able to share a makeshift acceptance speech from his bed in London.
Business
State agency temporarily clips funds, staff for drone program
The state agency that funds Nevada’s unmanned aerial systems program has temporarily cut funding and staffing until the Federal Aviation Administration can catch up to the state’s pace.
IKEA land purchase sets post-recession high
When Sweden-based furniture seller IKEA closed in late December on its purchase of 26 acres of land in southwest Las Vegas, it set a post-recession high for land deals of its type, local observers say.
Caesars makes pitch for Chicago as bankruptcy trial venue
The operating unit of Caesars Entertainment Corp. begins an unusual two-day trial on Monday to decide which of two bankruptcy courts will review its $10 billion debt-cutting plan. In some ways, the decision is not just about which judge, but which law will govern.
Nation and World
Ex-CIA officer convicted in New York Times leak case
A former CIA officer was convicted in federal court in Virginia on Monday of leaking classified information to a New York Times reporter about a failed U.S. effort to undermine Iran’s nuclear weapons program, the Washington Post reported.
10 killed, 13 injured in Greek fighter plane crash
Ten people were killed and 13 injured when a Greek fighter plane crashed during NATO training in Spain on Monday, the defense ministry said.
10 killed, 21 injured in Greek fighter plane crash
Eight French nationals and two Greeks were killed and 21 people injured when a Greek fighter plane crashed during NATO training in Spain on Monday, Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said.
Opinion
LETTERS: Comment boards became cesspool
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Domestic oil production bolsters trucking, economy
Every day, we pass by at least one truck delivering goods across our country. It probably barely registers, as this is a common sight — and no wonder. Nearly three-quarters of all the goods delivered in America are transported by truck. In Nevada, we are even more reliant on trucking, with 94 percent of our goods delivered by truck.
EDITORIAL: Parents need trigger law to hold low-performing schools accountable
School accountability has improved in Nevada in recent years. High-performing schools can be rewarded with more autonomy, while low-performing schools can be hit with a “turnaround” designation that requires administrative and staff replacements. And teacher tenure has been reformed to make it possible to push ineffective instructors out of public education.
Life
Ride 2 Recovery event benefits wounded vets, heroes — PHOTOS
Around 60 bicyclists from around the country participated in the mountain biking event to raise money for America’s Healing Heroes.
What you need to know about cholesterol
Gone are the days where our physician would prescribe medications for cholesterol levels greater than 100. Newly released guidelines by the two major American heart societies are now stating that bad cholesterol levels “are nothing but a number.” Let’s take a closer look at what this may mean to you.
Romantic menus for Valentine’s dining
Valentine’s Day is the second-busiest day of the year for restaurants (after Mother’s Day), which means Las Vegas restaurants will be exceptionally busy, so get your reservations early.
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Puzzle solutions, Jan. 22-28, 2015
Answers to Sudoku and crossword puzzles from Jan. 22, 2015, View editions.
Education Notebook, Jan. 29-Feb. 4, 2015
Education briefs from across the Las Vegas Valley
Valleywide Health News, Jan. 29-Feb. 4, 2015
Health-related news and events from across the Las Vegas Valley.
