Thunder down Wranglers, 4-3

The Stockton Thunder scored twice in the second period and went on to a 4-3 victory over the Wranglers on Friday at Stockton, Calif.

Rain delay no help to UNLV golf

Things were going relatively well for the UNLV men’s golf team in Friday’s first round of the Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters.

Mother Nature sideswipes Bliss’ hopes

It was just past 1:30 p.m. Friday when I was nearly broadsided by the GoNoah Racing.com Ark in the Neon Garage at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and spotted a face that was sort of familiar. It was, in fact, the face I was looking for.

Cerebral Hawkins tabbed for greatness

A boy, not yet 2 weeks old, is living in the Bay Area with his parents and sister. He was given the name Justin after a college basketball player his father met and became close to while writing a book.

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Supervisors OK citizens bringing guns into building

KINGMAN, Ariz. — Starting next month, citizens again will be allowed to bring firearms into the Mohave County administration building in northwest Arizona.

Two tribal leaders critical of Skywalk developer ousted

PEACH SPRINGS, Ariz. — Two members of the Hualapai Tribal Council who have been critical of the Grand Canyon Skywalk developer have been ousted in a recall election, according to a report from Peach Springs, Ariz.

No furloughs (yet) for security agency, contractor

While week-old, automatic budget cuts have hit hundreds of civilian defense and aviation workers in Nevada with imminent furloughs, impacts from the sequester law that President Barack Obama signed March 1 remained to be seen Friday for the agency and prime contractor that run the Nevada National Security Site.

Car driver dies in collision with bus

One person is dead after a car collided with an RTC bus Friday night just east of the intersection of Owens Avenue and Sandhill Road, Las Vegas police said.

Couple recounts hepatitis C diagnosis, treatment

Bonnie Brunson will never forget how she felt when she got the diagnosis. Devastated, of course. But also bewildered and ashamed.

NASCAR sponsors swap partnerships, new business

The clock was ticking on his speed date, but Justin Fantozzi looked cool and relaxed Friday at the Encore at Wynn Las Vegas. Fantozzi wasn’t looking for love. The Goodyear marketing manager was looking for a fruitful business relationship.

Shelter challenges ‘dumped’ tale by mentally ill man

A mentally ill man who said he was bused to Sacramento, Calif., against his will by a Nevada state psychiatric hospital repeatedly expressed a desire to leave Las Vegas and live in either Northern Nevada or Northern California, homeless shelter managers who knew him here said Friday.

Rival plans for Ahern Rentals headed for creditors vote

Dueling plans to pull Ahern Rentals Inc. out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy will now go to creditors for a vote as majority owner Don Ahern showed a new willingness to cut a deal with his arch nemesis.

Kazuo Okada summoned to Nevada Gaming Control Board hearing

Kazuo Okada, chairman of Universal Entertainment Corp., and three other directors of the Japanese gaming company will be in Las Vegas next week for a closed-door hearing with Nevada gaming regulators, the Review-Journal has learned.

Judge removes boy from Colorado City foster home

KINGMAN, Ariz. — A foster father in Colorado City, Ariz., is upset a judge ordered the removal of an 11-year-old boy from his home.

How many calories? Nevada legislator wants signs to say

If a Nevada lawmaker has her way, patrons of most chain restaurants will soon be able to find out the number of calories in that hamburger or pizza slice they just ordered with a quick glance at the menu.

Barks, jeers greet bill to name official state dog

While fellow senators barked and jeered, Sen. Ben Kieckhefer introduced a bill Friday to make the Blue Weimaraner the official state dog of Nevada.

Las Vegas visitation down despite bump in convention attendance

Even with increased convention attendance, January’s Las Vegas visitation was slightly down. During the first month of 2013, 3.13 million people came to Las Vegas, down 0.7 percent from January 2012’s total of 3.15 million visitors, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority’s monthly count.

Judge sets date for assemblyman’s hearing

A judge scheduled a May 7 evidentiary hearing on criminal allegations that an embattled state lawmaker attacked a police officer during a domestic dispute last month.

Yearlong federal judge courtship ends for Cadish

Elissa Cadish, a Clark County judge whose promotion to the federal bench hit an impasse over gun rights, has withdrawn from consideration to become a district judge in Nevada.

Nevada gaming revenues fall 12.4 percent in January

Gaming revenues in January fell 12.4 percent statewide and 18.7 percent on the Strip based on a challenging comparison to figures produced by Nevada’s resort industry a year ago.