NLV barricade situation ends with man’s arrest
An armed man that created a barricade situation in a North Las Vegas neighborhood was arrested Saturday night.
Rebels escape with improbable comeback in OT
Dribbling two steps to his left, Patrick McCaw threw up a floater with his right hand. It was a shot with a high degree of difficulty, and if it missed, UNLV was going to hit its lowest point in almost 20 years.
Spencer’s block preserves win for Findlay Prep against Bishop Gorman, 50-49
Findlay Prep center Horace Spencer lost sight of his man on the final play Saturday at South Point Arena, and it nearly cost the Pilots the game. But the 6-foot-8-inch center came up with a blocked shot to save a 50-49 victory over Bishop Gorman.
After stadium switch, Coffin turns attention to clean park
In another neighborhood, in a better part of town, this homely piece of real estate wouldn’t be the future site of a public park. It would simply be condemned.
Conservatives want Nevada Assembly Speaker Hambrick out
A small group is planning to launch a recall effort against Nevada Assembly Speaker-designee John Hambrick, hoping that last year’s low voter turnout and an anti-tax sentiment among hard-line conservatives will propel their work to gain the needed signatures.
First journalist to report on prosector’s death fears for life, flees Argentina
The first journalist to report on the death of a Argentine state prosecutor, who was investigating the deadly 1994 bombing of a Jewish community center in Buenos Aires, said he has fled Argentina fearing for his life, a news website reported on Saturday.
Injured bicyclist’s condition improves hours after east valley collision
A man listed in critical condition after being struck and injured by a vehicle Saturday evening improved to good condition several hours later.
7 mistakes to avoid when shopping for a new home
The dream of homeownership can quickly turn into a nightmare, leaving you with enough financial regrets to last a lifetime. Don’t let the home-buying process make a financial fool out of you. Here are seven of the biggest home shopping and mortgage mistakes to avoid.
Japan condemns Islamic State for hostage video
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Sunday called the apparent killing of a Japanese captive by Islamic State militants “outrageous and impermissible,” and again called for the group to release a second Japanese national they are holding.
New Court of Appeals signs first 42 orders
Nevada’s Court of Appeals announced Wednesday that it has signed their first 42 court orders, filed with the Supreme Court Clerk of the Court.
Bishop Gorman linebacker Otukolo commits to UNLV
Bishop Gorman linebacker Nela Otukolo committed to play football at UNLV, choosing the Rebels over Boise State and Fresno State.
Driver held on DUI charge in deadly rollover near Moapa
One man is dead and another is facing a DUI charge after a single-car rollover north of Moapa early Saturday morning, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
Missing Las Vegas woman sought by police found
Las Vegas police on Saturday evening announced that they found a woman who might have been under emotional distress and went missing in the south valley hours before.
Looking for some place to eat? Let us help
Each week Neon spotlights a different cuisine in the Dining Guide, with ethnic restaurants this week.
Bomb threats force 2 U.S. airline flights to land
Bomb threats against two U.S. airline flights on Saturday prompted North American air defense fighter planes to scramble to accompany them to their destination in Atlanta, an airport spokesman said.
Adelson adds CEO of Sands China to his job description
Las Vegas Sands Corp. Chairman Sheldon Adelson will take over as chief executive of the company’s Macau subsidiary.
78-year-old pedestrian hit overnight, in serious condition
A man in his late 70s was hospitalized with serious injuries after a hit-and-run crash in the southeast valley early Saturday morning, according to Las Vegas police.
Adult Entertainment Expo, products are going beyond porn
The development of intimate and kinky emerging technology products has spurred growth of the Adult Entertainment Expo, which is wrapping up a four-day run Saturday at the Hard Rock Hotel.
Police investigating death of woman found near Stratosphere
Officers responded at 10:21 a.m. to West St. Louis and Fairfield avenues where a woman’s body was found laying in the street, according to Metro spokesman Lt. Terry Bernard.
Coach Bill Belichick says the Patriots followed ‘every rule to the letter’
The National Football League is investigating why balls used by the Patriots against the Colts were under inflated.
Man arrested in kidnap attempt at Henderson mall
A knife-wielding man who tried to kidnap a woman at the Galleria at Sunset mall on Thursday was arrested that day, Henderson police said Saturday.
Someone is slitting the throats of Florida pelicans
About 10 birds have died, and another four were injured, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Body found Friday morning identified by coroner
Police said late Friday morning that the death was being investigated as a suicide.
Large asteroid on its way to fly by Earth
You’re wondering, doesn’t this happen all the time? Yes and no.
Get a text from AT&T? It could be a scam
There’s a problem with the way AT&T sends out customer alerts via text message: They’re too easy to mimic.
Worried about your plane crashing? There’s an app for that
If you’re flying on a Boeing 777 Cathay Pacific flight from Hong Kong to Los Angeles on any given day, there’s a one in 4,068,434 chance that your plane will crash. At least that’s what a new app called “Am I Going Down?” says.
California foie gras ban was felt in Las Vegas
While the ban was in effect, Las Vegas restaurants saw quite a few visitors from the Golden State who were hungering for the delicacy, which is the enlarged liver of ducks or geese. But restaurateurs don’t expect a huge drop in sales now that a federal judge lifted the ban.
3 YouTube videos to watch right now
You should do yourself a favor and check out three amazing YouTube videos picking up steam this week.
Pet ferrets attack, seriously injure 1-month-old baby
The child’s father said the ferrets escaped while he was in an upstairs room taking a nap and that the mother was in an upstairs bathroom when she heard the child screaming.
Driving on ‘wrong’ side of the road in Henderson
Don’t be afraid. Another diverging diamond interchange — an innovation whose time has come — is opening on U.S. Highway 95 Henderson.
Keeping financial secrets from your spouse? You’re not alone
One in five Americans has hidden a purchase of $500 or more from their significant other, according to a new study from CreditCards.com. And an estimated 7.2 million Americans have a bank account or credit card that their spouse doesn’t know about.
Scientists develop water-repellent metal using lasers
Water often damages metals, causing rust, wear and decay. Thanks to an innovative laser process, however, metal is getting its revenge.
Average cost of a Nevada smoker? $1.3 million
The average Nevada smoker spends more than $1.3 million in their lifetime, including the cumulative economic toll of a pack per day over several decades, health care expenditures, income losses and other costs, according to the personal-finance website WalletHub.
Experiment shows most people don’t recognize Barry Manilow
Manilow has been the butt of comedians’ jokes for four decades. But a landmark scientific experiment proves people can’t even recognize Manilow’s giant face on a T-shirt.
Losers in pot battles head right to courts
From the news coming out of Washoe County, you’d almost think there’s a glaucoma epidemic erupting at Lake Tahoe’s Incline Village. Not one, but three licenses for medical marijuana dispensaries have been issued to companies with plans to open pot shops at Incline and nearby Crystal Bay.
Is Beers’ stadium fight over? It might be
Las Vegas Councilman Bob Beers spent two weeks collecting an estimated 8,300 signatures for an initiative to put a stadium funding question on the June 2 municipal election ballot, some 50 more than needed. The official count of those signatures won’t be completed until sometime next week.
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NLV barricade situation ends with man’s arrest
An armed man that created a barricade situation in a North Las Vegas neighborhood was arrested Saturday night.
Will Sandoval use the bill to achieve collective bargaining reform?
Although Gov. Brian Sandoval has yet to articulate his plan to reform Nevada’s collective bargaining law, he will have no shortage of opportunities to push forward with changes to the statute that requires local governments to bargain in good faith with unions regarding pay, benefits and working conditions.
$45 to see the mayor? State of the city fees draw criticism
If you want to be in the room as your mayor lays out his vision for the city’s future, get out your credit card — at least if you live in Henderson or North Las Vegas.
Sports
Nance steal, dunk with three seconds left send Wyoming past New Mexico
LARAMIE, Wyo. — Larry Nance Jr.’s dunk with three seconds left after making a steal gave Wyoming a 63-62 overtime victory over New Mexico on Saturday.
Las Vegas could be host to two boxing cards May 2
The dominoes are beginning to fall.
Horse Racing: Today at Santa Anita, January 25
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Entertainment
3 YouTube videos to watch right now
You should do yourself a favor and check out three amazing YouTube videos picking up steam this week.
Strip marquee showcases artist’s videos
Laurie Simmons’ “Ringtone” and “Geisha Song” take over The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas’ towering Strip marquee once an hour, bringing the artist’s distinctive vision to a wider audience.
Stewart back as senior Vegas hep-cat
Rod Stewart brings his easy-going retrospective back to Caesars, two weeks after turning 70.
Business
Delaying healthcare enrollment could hurt your kids
Sign-ups have mostly run smoothly in the current open-enrollment session, but some of Nevada’s most vulnerable citizens still face issues getting covered.
Despite Uber petition, service is still illegal in Nevada
To Uber, the ride-sharing transportation network company, and its legion of fans, it’s an easy fix.
7 mistakes to avoid when shopping for a new home
The dream of homeownership can quickly turn into a nightmare, leaving you with enough financial regrets to last a lifetime. Don’t let the home-buying process make a financial fool out of you. Here are seven of the biggest home shopping and mortgage mistakes to avoid.
Nation and World
First journalist to report on prosector’s death fears for life, flees Argentina
The first journalist to report on the death of a Argentine state prosecutor, who was investigating the deadly 1994 bombing of a Jewish community center in Buenos Aires, said he has fled Argentina fearing for his life, a news website reported on Saturday.
Bomb threats force 2 U.S. airline flights to land
Bomb threats against two U.S. airline flights on Saturday prompted North American air defense fighter planes to scramble to accompany them to their destination in Atlanta, an airport spokesman said.
Japan condemns Islamic State for hostage video
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Sunday called the apparent killing of a Japanese captive by Islamic State militants “outrageous and impermissible,” and again called for the group to release a second Japanese national they are holding.
Opinion
‘On the threshold of a major transformation’
As we enter 2015 and start the spring semester, I am excited about what lies ahead for UNLV. I also am honored and humbled to serve as the 10th president of the university and appreciate the opportunity afforded me by the Board of Regents and Chancellor Dan Klaich.
LETTERS: Time for state to reconsider lottery
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LETTER: Gorman helps lift many valley schools
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Life
Getaways Calendar: February 2015
Western communities celebrate the joys of winter with festivals, athletic events and a very famous cowboy poetry showcase.
Scottsdale offers a feast for the senses
Art, nature, food, history — it could take a month, a year or even a lifetime to drink in everything Scottsdale, Ariz., has to offer. But three or four days may be enough for a memorable sip.
Socialite has high hopes for her high fashion
Corinne Entratter Sidney has had a lifelong love of fashion — and a collection to boot. With help from experts at UNLV, 800 pieces, including some from her late husband, director George Sidney, are being divided into collections and offered to new homes, such museums.
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