Jackets-Stars called off when Peverley collapses

The game between Dallas and the Columbus Blue Jackets was postponed by the NHL on Monday night after Stars forward Rich Peverley collapsed on the bench during the first period.

Las Vegas’ Imagine Dragons raking in the dough

Imagine Dragons lands at No. 31 on Billboard magazine’s list of highest-grossing music acts, ahead of big names such as Jimmy Buffett and Elton John.

Army ROTC cadet at UNLV receives national leadership award

As a reconnaissance Marine sergeant four years ago in Afghanistan, Russell Cameron’s mission focused on disrupting enemy forces and destroying enemy threats. Now as a UNLV senior and one of the few Army ROTC cadets chosen to receive a George C. Marshall leadership award, Cameron’s goals are to learn how to combat cyber security threats and get a grasp on future military projections for Asia, particularly China.

Small businesses will stand out at large expos

As large trade shows come through Las Vegas, producers are looking to small business to supply innovation. At conventions such as last week’s ConExpo-Con/Agg and January’s International CES, it’s often the small guys who can make the biggest splash.

Attorney General candidate Miller hits back at attack ads

Democratic Secretary of State Ross Miller, who’s running for Nevada attorney general, on Monday threatened to pursue “every legal option” to force the State Government Leadership Foundation to reveal its donors after the group launched an attack ad and website against him.

Colorado pot sales: $14 million sold, $2 million in tax revenue

Colorado made roughly $2 million in marijuana taxes in January, state revenue officials reported Monday in the world’s first accounting of the recreational pot business.

 
Man shot by Las Vegas police had fake gun, undersheriff says

The man shot by Las Vegas police last week confronted officers with a fake gun, police said Monday. Jason Mahe, 29, was shot seven times in the parking lot of Dotty’s Casino near Rancho and Vegas drives during the late-night confrontation, according to police. He remained in critical condition at University Medical Center.

Literary Las Vegas: David E. Miller and Michelle Miller

“Pope on the Dole,” a satirical novel by local authors David E. Miller and Michelle Miller, imagines a world where a bankrupt Catholic Church auctions off everything of worth including the Vatican, which is transformed into The Vatican Hotel & Casino, an adult playground complete with a Sistine Chapel lounge for private dances.

If it’s March, it must be Gonzaga vs. Saint Mary’s

Gonzaga playing Saint Mary’s in Las Vegas has become almost as much a March tradition as St. Patrick’s Day or Joe Lunardi. The Bulldogs and Gaels will meet today for the sixth straight year in the West Coast Conference tournament at Orleans Arena.

Suspect eyed in theft of Utah fossilized dinosaur footprint

Authorities in southeast Utah say they have a suspect in the theft of a fossilized dinosaur footprint on public land. A search and rescue team in Grant County launched a search in the Colorado River near Moab for the ancient track that was cut last month from the sandstone on the Hell’s Revenge Trail in the Sand Flats Recreation Area.

Henderson to host St. Patrick’s celebration

The four-day 48th annual Sons and Daughters of Erin St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival is scheduled to return March 13-16 at the Henderson Events Plaza with entertainment, a parade, a carnival, food and craft vendors and Irish-themed shenanigans.

Las Vegas Book Briefs for March 11-17, 2014

Literary highlights this week include a Writing for Love mixer and a presentation by local young adult author Tera Lynn Childs.

Things to do in Henderson/Anthem March 11-17, 2014

Find fun things to do in and near the Henderson area from a Lions & Wine Oh My! fundraiser at the Lion Habitat Ranch to Comedian Henry Cho’s show at the South Point.

Newtown gunman’s dad opens up in magazine article

In his most extensive comments about the 2012 Connecticut school massacre, the father of gunman Adam Lanza describes his struggle to comprehend what his son did — an act that “couldn’t get any more evil” — and how he now wishes that his son had never been born.

Riviera, Treasure Island reach contract agreements with Culinary Union

Culinary Workers Local 226 and Bartenders Local 165 reached new five-year contracts with the Riviera and Treasure Island casino properties. The contracts replace agreements that expired last June if ratified by the workers.

 
Bees swarm Calif. drivers after car crash

Two drivers involved in a Los Angeles-area car crash each suffered hundreds of bee stings after one of the vehicles hit a tree and disturbed a hive.

 
2 teen boys accused of killing Texas classmate

Two 16-year-olds are accused of targeting and killing a classmate in what may have been a dispute over a girl, after police in Texas say they were caught trying to dump the other boy’s body.

Red Rock Resort announces concert series

Red Rock Resort has announced a series of concerts planned for the outdoor Sandbar pool area.

Mother to police: ‘Voices’ made her drown son

The mother accused of drowning her son told police the “voices in her head” made her do it. Noah Lane Allen, 3, was found unresponsive by firefighters in an apartment near Vegas and Buffalo Drives. Christine Allen has been charged in the case.

Mother gets prison for tying up daughter while she went to work, church

A 37-year-old woman was sentenced to 13 years to life in prison for repeatedly tying her 4-year-old daughter to a bed without food or water while she went to work and church and beating her with a belt. Laketha Moore said she regretted what she had done to her daughter.

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