Man in fatal NLV cop shooting had toxic level of meth in system
A 34-year-old man shot and killed by a North Las Vegas police officer in July had a lethal dose of methamphetamine in his system when he died, a detective testified Friday.
Telemarketer helped end domestic dispute 900 miles away
Chamille McElroy of Americare Health & Nutrition placed a call to a woman in Lebanon, Oregon, but instead of a “hello” she heard what sounded like a violent struggle on the other end of the line.
Wranglers owner pulls the plug on team
Wranglers owner Gary Jacobs said Thursday that the city’s ECHL franchise is calling it quits after failing to find a new facility to play in next season.
Casino revenue in Nevada, on the Strip retreats slightly in ‘14
Nevada’s gaming revenue recovery from the recession took a slight setback in 2014, ending a four-year uptick.
‘Fresh Off The Boat’ sitcom ignites controversy with recent tweet
While the upcoming Asian-American sitcom has been praised for its potential to rebut stereotypes, its social media team flubbed when it tweeted a graphic featuring caricatures of different races.
Judge sets bail for Metro detective accused of robbing prostitute
A Las Vegas judge set bail Friday for a Metro detective accused of attacking a woman after a quarrel over a prostitution fee.
Tourism chief’s new goal: 45 million visitors
Rossi Ralenkotter, president and CEO of the organization that markets the city, told an audience at Preview 2015 on Friday that 45 million visitors will be the new benchmark and he expects to hit that “within the next few years.” If the goal is achieved, it would produce 37,000 new tourism industry jobs in Southern Nevada.
Pacquiao-Mayweather close to being set, promoter Arum says
Promoter Bob Arum expects a fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. to be set in the next few days.
McCain calls for hearings on expanded sports betting
With all eyes on the Super Bowl and the billions of dollars wagered legally — and illegally — on the game, Sen. John McCain says Congress should hold hearings on whether to expand legalized sports betting that now largely is limited to sports books in Nevada.
Ex-boyfriend stabs woman’s current boyfriend, steals car
A man is in critical condition after Las Vegas police said a woman’s ex-boyfriend stabbed her current boyfriend and then stole a car from the couple.
Paleontologists discover ‘dragon’ dinosaur species in China
The long skeleton was found in 2006 by some local farmers digging for a fishpond in Qijiang city in China’s southwestern Chongqing province.
Tiger Woods misses cut after worst 18-hole round of career
Tiger Woods, his game sliding from bad to worse, shot 11-over-par 82 Friday and failed to make the cut at the Waste Management Phoenix Open.
U.S. developing a bullet that can steer itself — VIDEO
Given the project code name, EXACTO, it aims to create the first small caliber bullet that could steer itself.
‘Nut rage’ exec cursed, shoved on flight, attendant testifies
The flight attendant, Kim Do Hee, who served the offending macadamia nuts to former Korean Air executive Heather Cho testified in court Friday that Cho shoved her, threw a tablet to her chest and called her a pejorative term for female dog after becoming angry over the service.
Ex-lacrosse star Huber recalled for strength, competitive fire
In the photo that accompanied many of the stories about his death this week, Jeremy Huber is rocking a thick strip of hair on his upper lip. An 18-year-old freshman at Johns Hopkins. With strong mustache game.
Former Bullhead City officer accused in sex assault won’t be prosecuted
The Clark County district attorney’s office said Thursday it will not prosecute a former Bullhead City, Ariz. police sergeant for an alleged sexual assault in Laughlin last October. The announcement came at a Laughlin Justice Court arraignment hearing for Jesse Hoag, 37.
Witnesses recall seeing body of Aaron Hernandez’s alleged victim
Witnesses testified on Friday that they saw the apparently lifeless body of a man in an industrial area near Aaron Hernandez’s home in June 2013, hours after the former New England Patriots player is accused of committing murder.
Taco Bell: America needs a taco emoji
With a Change.org petition combined with a furious social media campaign, Taco Bell is trying to make taco emojis a reality. Nearly 27,000 people have signed Taco Bell’s online petition, and the fast food chain unveiled “Taco Emoji” t-shirts on Thursday.
Thieves drive off with rocker’s car, dog food
Be on the lookout for Duke Fame’s car. License plate: “DUKFAME.” Rocker Paul Shortino, who played Duke Fame in the mockumentary “This is Spinal Tap,” and his wife, Carmen, had their 2008 Cadillac CTS stolen Wednesday while having lunch downtown.
3-time Boston Marathon women’s champ banned 2 years for doping
Boston Marathon women’s champion Rita Jeptoo has been banned two years from competition for doping.
A few words of support for Belichick, Brady
Who will win this Super Bowl? The answer is coming Sunday night from Glendale, Ariz., and there are compelling arguments for both sides.
Romney says he will not run for president in 2016
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney will not make a third run for president, he told supporters on a Friday morning call, saying he believes it’s “best to give other leaders in the party the opportunity” to become the nominee.
Nevada households fare poorly in financial study
Nevada households earned poor marks in everything from subprime credit scores to financial assets in a nationwide study released Thursday.
Suge Knight faces murder charge in hit-and-run death
Former rap mogul Marion “Suge” Knight has been arrested on suspicion of murder after two men were run over, one fatally, Thursday in Compton, California, authorities said Friday.
Comcast changes customer name to A-hole on bill
Comcast is notorious for poor customer service, but this latest blunder might be a new low.
Fiore continues to fricassee governor’s plan
I respect my doormat, but I still wipe my feet on it. That’s the impression I was left with Thursday morning after listening to firebrand conservative Republican Assemblywoman Michele Fiore discuss Gov. Brian Sandoval’s legislative agenda.
Las Vegas high school students can see ‘Selma’ for free
The city of Las Vegas is providing the free tickets to the screening at noon Feb. 7 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South.
Nevada Supreme Court overturns 2008 pedestrian arrest conviction
A unanimous Nevada Supreme Court on Thursday reversed the conviction of a pedestrian for being an ex-felon in possession of a firearm after determining he was illegally detained during a routine police stop in violation of his Fourth Amendment rights.
Rap mogul Suge Knight involved in fatal hit-and-run
Former Death Row Records CEO Suge Knight was involved in a fatal hit and run in Compton on Thursday, his lawyer confirmed.
Katy Perry says lion, sharks, live singing part of Super Bowl halftime
Pop singer Katy Perry on Thursday teased a lion, sharks and at least some live singing during her Super Bowl halftime performance, the most-watched dozen minutes annually on U.S. television.
Las Vegas is one of the wealthiest big cities in the U.S.
Here are the wealthiest big cities in the U.S., based on Five-Year American Community Survey data released in December.
Concerns raised over county takeover of Mount Charleston fire station
A transfer of the Nevada Division of Forestry fire station on Mount Charleston to the control of Clark County is on track to be completed by June 30, but the two legislators who represent the area questioned whether the county will be ready by then.
Kid’s network Nickelodeon begins streaming service in February
Nickelodeon, the hugely popular kid’s cable channel, is starting a subscription service to offer shows directly to consumers.
Gov. Sandoval details new business fee plan to fund Nevada education reform
Gov. Brian Sandoval said Thursday that his proposed business license fee to raise $438 million to fund much of his public education agenda would mean lower tax collections than under the many other tax proposals debated in Nevada over the past dozen years.
Nationals outfielder sentenced to 5 days in jail
Washington Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth pleaded guilty to reckless driving Thursday and was sentenced to five days in jail.
Henderson police looking for M Resort sportsbook robbers
Henderson police are asking the public for help in identifying two men who robbed a casino sportsbook Wednesday night.
- Page 1
- ››
Contest and Promotions
50! Shades The Smash Hit Parody
Enter To Win a Pair of Tickets
Educator of the Month 2014-2015
Nominate your favorite educator now!News
Man in fatal NLV cop shooting had toxic level of meth in system
A 34-year-old man shot and killed by a North Las Vegas police officer in July had a lethal dose of methamphetamine in his system when he died, a detective testified Friday.
FBI agents arrest Las Vegas man in business loan scheme
A Las Vegas man has been arrested by FBI agents in what authorities say was a $3.2 million business loan scheme.
Panel to interview 38 lawyers vying for seats on District Court bench
A total of 38 lawyers have applied for three judicial District Court seats made vacant by the newly appointed Nevada Court of Appeals.
Sports
NFL’s Goodell says 2014 ‘a tough year’
During his State of the League address at the downtown Phoenix Convention Center on Friday, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell accepts that 2014 was not a great year.
Ex-Rebels work through injuries as they prepare for NFL combine
Former UNLV standouts Devante Davis and Brett Boyko are dealing with injuries as they prepare for the NFL scouting combine on Feb. 17 to 23 in Indianapolis. Those invited to the combine have an excellent chance to be drafted.
What’s the worst Super Bowl halftime show of the last decade?
Katy Perry will perform the Super Bowl XLIX halftime show on Sunday with guest Lenny Kravitz and an unnamed ‘old-school’ female singer. As the most watched halftime show all year, it got us thinking about previous Super Bowl halftime performances and who shined on the big stage… or, uh, didn’t.
Entertainment
What’s the worst Super Bowl halftime show of the last decade?
Katy Perry will perform the Super Bowl XLIX halftime show on Sunday with guest Lenny Kravitz and an unnamed ‘old-school’ female singer. As the most watched halftime show all year, it got us thinking about previous Super Bowl halftime performances and who shined on the big stage… or, uh, didn’t.
‘Fresh Off The Boat’ sitcom ignites controversy with recent tweet
While the upcoming Asian-American sitcom has been praised for its potential to rebut stereotypes, its social media team flubbed when it tweeted a graphic featuring caricatures of different races.
Regal Cinemas offering 2-for-1 ‘Birdman’ tickets
The deal to see the film, which has a leading nine Oscar nominations, is available through Feb. 5 at five valley theaters.
Business
AT&T opens new concept store in Las Vegas
AT&T opened a new concept store in Las Vegas this week — one of the first 50 in the U.S. What sets the AT&T store at 710 E. Flamingo Road apart from the other conventional retail stores is the open design, lifestyle “zones” and community tables where customers can experience and play with the different technology.
Gun range promotes, defends ‘Just Divorced’ special
Women who are just divorced can stare at their wedding dress and cry. Or, the divorcee and her gal pals can have fun shooting up the dress with a M1919 Browning machine gun. That’s the marketing strategy behind a Valentine’s Day promotion called “Just Divorced” rolled out by Machine Guns Vegas.
Independent proxy advisory firms said to back IGT buyout
Slot machine maker International Game Technology said three independent proxy advisory firms voiced their support for the company’s $6.4 billion buyout by Italy-based lottery giant GTECH Holdings.
Nation and World
Suge Knight faces murder charge in hit-and-run death
Former rap mogul Marion “Suge” Knight has been arrested on suspicion of murder after two men were run over, one fatally, Thursday in Compton, California, authorities said Friday.
Fire in San Francisco Mission District kills 1, injures 6
One person died and six people were injured after a fire scorched a San Francisco building on Wednesday night, officials said.
Prosecutors show video from Hernandez’s home before ‘13 killing
Security footage shows former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez and two friends in a flurry of preparation hours before the death of an acquaintance he is charged with murdering, prosecutors said on Thursday.
Opinion
EDITORIAL: President going after middle-class money
Drilling “the rich” with ever-higher taxes is problematic because there aren’t nearly enough wealthy people to pay for everything government wants. President Barack Obama finally has figured this out. But instead of reining in government, he tried to go where the big money is: the middle class.
LETTERS: Mayor shows she needs challenger
To the editor:
EDITORIAL: Ease occupational licensing requirements — starting with Uber
If Gov. Brian Sandoval and state lawmakers are serious about pushing Nevada’s economy into the 21st century and putting more people to work, they’ll follow the lead of Portsmouth, N.H., and Arizona taxi regulators.
Life
AT&T opens new concept store in Las Vegas
AT&T opened a new concept store in Las Vegas this week — one of the first 50 in the U.S. What sets the AT&T store at 710 E. Flamingo Road apart from the other conventional retail stores is the open design, lifestyle “zones” and community tables where customers can experience and play with the different technology.
Cravers know their White Castles
Considering all of the hubbub after the opening of a White Castle in Las Vegas last week, we decided we’d try a taste test. We’d do a blind tasting of the real thing, the frozen sliders and those made using a copycat recipe.
Valleywide Health News, Feb. 5-11, 2015
Health-related news and events from across the Las Vegas Valley.
View
Education Notebook, Feb. 5-11, 2015
Education briefs from across the Las Vegas Valley
Valleywide Health News, Feb. 5-11, 2015
Health-related news and events from across the Las Vegas Valley.
Summerlin Area Neighborhood News, Feb. 5-11, 2015
Read about news and events from across the Summerlin area.
