Protection sought for rare woodpecker that needs forest fires to survive

Smokey Bear has done such a good job stomping out forest fires the past half-century that a woodpecker that’s survived for millions of years by eating beetle larvae in burned trees is in danger of going extinct in parts of the West, according to conservationists seeking U.S. protection for the bird.

New Fremont East District bar gets $25,000 city grant

A new bar that’s expected to further boost the energy in downtown Las Vegas got its own boost from the city Wednesday in the form of approval for a $25,000 grant.

Good winters expected to boost hunting tags in Nevada

Nevada wildlife biologists are recommending increases in the number of big game hunting tags this year, thanks in part to back-to-back winters that created optimum conditions for wildlife.

Woman who lost Arkansas lotto ticket entitled to $1 million

SEARCY, Ark. – An Arkansas woman who cashed a $1 million lottery ticket may have to give up the winnings to a woman who threw away the ticket after she bought it, according to a judge’s ruling Tuesday.

New Jersey mom denies daughter’s burns from tanning booth

NEWARK, N.J. – A woman whose own skin is deeply bronze-colored from regular visits to a tanning salon has been accused of taking her 5-year-old daughter into a tanning booth in violation of state law, burning the girl’s skin.

In Brief

Aces bring end to 51s’ win streak

The 51s lost to the host Reno Aces 4-3 on Tuesday night in a Pacific Coast League game, halting Las Vegas’ season-best four-game winning streak.

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