ICE executes search warrants related to narcotics investigation

Federal agents served a search warrant Wednesday on several businesses located in the 5000 block of Oakey Boulevard where it intersects with Decatur Boulevard, an ICE spokeswoman said.

Reid uses muscle to expedite visa reviews for Strip investors

Sen. Harry Reid is not apologizing for using his muscle to expedite visa reviews for investors in the redevelopment of the SLS Hotel in Las Vegas. In a front page story on Wednesday, the Washington Times reported he pulled strings to speed visa applications for about two dozen Asian investors.

Attorney pleads guilty in Las Vegas court counseling scheme

Defense lawyer Brian Bloomfield pleaded guilty in District Court Wednesday to several felony and gross misdemeanor charges in a sweeping courthouse counseling scheme.

Light sentence given in Las Vegas bank fraud scheme

Earl Gross, an ailing former mortgage company president, was given a light federal prison sentence Wednesday in an $8.4 million bank fraud scheme.

 
Sword-wielding Texan demands free tacos

A Texas man is behind bars for demanding free tacos in exchange for not killing anyone at a San Antonio restaurant with a sword he had holstered on his waist.

Golden Gaming acquires Northern Nevada rival

Slot machine route operator Golden Gaming acquired a Northern Nevada rival, which will give the Las Vegas-based firm roughly 8,000 total slot machines in more than 700 statewide locations.

How to survive a subzero stranding

Here is some advice by experts on avoiding getting stranded in cold weather and how to respond when the unexpected happens.

Holiday feast: No one way to best prepare the roast

In fine Suessian tradition the origins of the Whos’ Who-roast beast remain a mystery, and sometimes such things are for the best. For all of us who aren’t of the Who persuasion, however, the Christmas beast tends to be defined by tradition.

Bottoms up (cheaply): 99 Cents Only to add beer and wine

Local 99 Cents Only stores are working to bring beer and wine sales to the Las Vegas area. The chain is seeking approval from the city of Las Vegas City Planning Commission to sell the products in three of its 15 area locations: 1200 S. Decatur Blvd., 45 N. Nellis Blvd. and 1155 E. Charleston Blvd.

Another quarterback commits to UNLV

UNLV picked up another commitment from a quarterback, with Kevin Thomson, from Auburn Riverside High School near Tacoma, Wash., saying he would play for the Rebels.

Mississippi steer wrestler hasn’t got time for pain

Tyler Pearson is Mississippi born and raised but a fan of Alabama football, which is understandable given the Crimson Tide have owned their series against the Rebels like Nick Saban does all hearts in Tuscaloosa.

 
’12 Years a Slave’ leads SAG Awards with 4 nominations

Steve McQueen’s historic saga “12 Years a Slave” topped the nominations list for 20th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards Wednesday, boosting its Academy Awards prospects with four nominations.

 
Mother, 1 child released after Northern Nevada rescue

A mother and her youngest child have been discharged from a Northern Nevada hospital a day after being rescued with four other group members from a bitter cold mountain wilderness.

 
Interpreter at Mandela memorial called a ‘fake’

he sign-language interpreter on stage at Nelson Mandela’s globally broadcast memorial service was a faker who was just waving his arms around meaninglessly, advocates for the deaf said Wednesday.

Looting baboons raid South African apartment

A group of determined baboons were recently caught burglarizing a South African apartment after prying open a window to get inside.

Viewers gain unique perspective of rodeo atmosphere through RFD-TV

Randy Bernard has the singular distinction of being chief executive of both the Professional Bull Riding and IndyCar organizations, two divergent sports businesses with wildly different demographic crowds and cultures.

Henderson police seek hooded bank robber

Henderson police are looking for a man who robbed a Wells Fargo branch Saturday afternoon.

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