Las Vegas Planning Commission wrestles with medical marijuana dispensary issues

On the eve of a City Council vote about whether to move forward to allow medical marijuana dispensaries within Las Vegas city limits, the city Planning Commission held a workshop Tuesday on how to regulate zoning if they do become a reality.

Four arrested in connection with drugs at actor Hoffman’s home

Four people were arrested on Tuesday in connection with drugs found at the home of film star Philip Seymour Hoffman following his death of an apparent heroin overdose, the New York Daily News reported, citing unidentified police sources.

Congressional candidate’s bio once listed unearned college degree

In official bios posted on websites, to Wikipedia and in widespread media reports, congressional candidate Niger Innis is listed as a 1990 graduate of Georgetown University, although he never completed his degree in political science.

 
Bill Nye debates evolution with founder of Creation Museum

TV’s “Science Guy” Bill Nye says there are infinite discoveries yet to be made about the universe and how we got here. Ken Ham, the man Nye traveled to Kentucky to debate Tuesday night, says all those answers are already in the Bible.

 
100-pound dog swallowed by 10-foot deep sinkhole

A German shepherd is back on solid ground after being rescued from a 10-foot deep sinkhole that opened up in a Buffalo park.

Tickets to go on sale Monday for Big League Weekend

Tickets will go on sale at noon Monday for Big League Weekend at Cashman Field, a two-game spring training series on March 15 and 16 between the New York Mets and Chicago Cubs. Tickets for the 1:05 p.m. games, priced at $35, $45 and $50, can be purchased at the Cashman Field box office and through Ticketmaster. The Mets are the major league affiliate of the 51s.

Red Flag military exercise back in force at Nellis training range

Royal Air Force Tornado fighter jets joined the chorus of man-made thunder Tuesday as military aircraft from the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom stormed off into a wintry sky toward the Nevada Test and Training Range to kick off another day of Red Flag exercises.

CG Technology sports books win $2.32 million on Super Bowl wagers

Their race and sports books may still say Cantor Gaming over the entrance. But the recently renamed CG Technology said Tuesday its eight sports books generated 16 percent of Nevada’s total handle and captured an 11.8 percent win on Sunday’s Super Bowl.

Clark County rejects tentative contract deal with UMC union

Clark County commissioners narrowly defeated a tentative agreement reached between University Medical Center’s management and the union that represents about 3,000 employees at the public hospital.

KOMP DJs’ ‘super’ bets pay off for homeless

You know how radio DJs always are doing something crazy to attract attention? Well, the hosts of the Morning Show at KOMP 92.3-FM did something a little more philanthropic before the Super Bowl to call attention to themselves. They made four proposition bets on the big game for homeless Las Vegans. Two of the bets paid off.

Puppies safe and happy after surviving pet shop arson

A woman accused of setting fire to her pet store last week was caught on tape, according to her arrest report released Monday. Gloria Lee, 35, set fire to Prince and Princess Pet Boutique at 6870 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 104 on Jan. 27.

Sandoval refuses to take part in Nevada GOP’s endorsement process

GOP Gov. Brian Sandoval said Tuesday he will not participate in the Nevada Republican Party’s new endorsement process that it will use ahead of the June 10 primary to guide voters, and state senators have followed suit.

Hutchison once left GOP — but not for very long

Back in January 2004, after then-Gov. Kenny Guinn appointed Republican Las Vegas attorney Mark Hutchison to the state Ethics Commission, a problem quickly arose.

Contract approved for new Southern Nevada water chief

The Clark County Commission on Tuesday approved a contract with John Entsminger, the unanimous pick to replace Pat Mulroy at the helm of the Las Vegas Valley Water District and the Southern Nevada Water Authority. He will be paid $260,000 a year.

EDITORIAL: Obamacare failing in Nevada, nationwide

Four months into the rollout of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Nevadans are all too familiar with what happens when Washington tries to remake a significant portion of the economy. As reported by the Review-Journal’s Jennifer Robison and Sean Whaley last week, the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange — the website created to enroll Nevadans in Obamacare — has been plagued by errors and extensive wait times.

EDITORIAL: Jones discipline a joke

Precedent apparently means nothing to the Nevada Commission on Judicial Discipline. On Monday, the panel decided already-suspended Family Court Judge Steven Jones deserved only a concurrent suspension for deliberately compromising the integrity of the bench. Jones’ appalling misconduct and ensuing arrogance justified his removal from office and a lifetime ban from the bench — especially when considering the actions of judges previously kicked out of court.

Las Vegas police seek suspect in bar robbery

Police are seeking the public’s help in finding a suspect in the January robbery of a gaming bar near Cheyenne Avenue and Tenaya Way.

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