Nevada wildlife board OKs ‘shed antler’ hunting regulations

The Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners voted unanimously Saturday to prohibit antler collecting in Nevada during a winter-spring period to reduce the stress on the elk and deer populations.

Dayton stuns Syracuse 55-53 to advance

Dyshawn Pierre scored 14 points and Jordan Sibert hit a key 3-pointer with 47.7 seconds left as Dayton stunned Syracuse 55-53 Saturday night to earn a spot in Sweet 16 for the first time in three decades.

After 80 years, missing Reno banker still mystery

Eighty years after Roy Frisch’s disappearance, the fate of the former Reno city councilman and the head cashier of the Riverside Bank remain unknown.

China adds new picture to hunt in Indian Ocean

While possible clues about the fate of a Malaysia Airlines jet missing for more than two weeks keep coming from satellite images, it was as frustrating as ever Saturday to turn the hints from space into actual sightings.

Xavier Thames’ 30 leads Aztecs past Bison 63-44

Xavier Thames scored 30 points, and fourth-seeded San Diego State reached the round of 16 for the second time in school history, ending the run of No. 12 seed North Dakota State 63-44 on Saturday in the third round of the NCAA tournament.

Pro-Russian forces storm Ukrainian base in Crimea

Ukraine’s armed forces took what may prove to be one of their final stands Saturday in Crimea, as pro-Russian forces stormed and seized control of an air force base amid a barrage of gunfire and explosions.

Harrison House stands as link to local African-American history

Sure, next week’s Emancipation Proclamation Celebration will be a local observance of a key event in American history. But that doesn’t mean it can’t also be a celebration of Southern Nevada’s history and a chance to enjoy a bit of musical, recreational and culinary fun, too.

Jets sign Vick, release Sanchez

Michael Vick is switching green jerseys — and maybe trading his clipboard for a starting job.

Nevadans deliver pitch for 2016 GOP convention

Nevada Republicans and business leaders put their best foot forward on Friday as they pitched the Republican national party on holding its 2016 convention in Las Vegas.

Police keep quiet about cell-tracking technology

Police across the country may be intercepting phone calls or text messages to find suspects using a technology tool known as Stingray. But they’re refusing to turn over details about its use or heavily censoring files when they do.

Twitter allows ‘character assassination,’ Turkey government says

Turkey’s government on Saturday accused Twitter of allowing “systematic character assassinations” a day after social media users easily evaded a government attempt to block access to the network.

14 Mexican restaurants to try

Each week Neon spotlights a different cuisine in the Dining Guide, with Mexican restaurants this week.

Defending champ Louisville returning to Sweet 16

Luke Hancock scored 21 points and defending national champion Louisville shrugged off a cold shooting performance to beat Saint Louis 66-51 on Saturday and advance to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament for the third straight year.

Appeals court halts gay marriages in Michigan

A federal appeals court has suspended gay marriages in Michigan, putting on hold a decision by a lower court judge who had struck down the state’s same-sex marriage ban.

Giraffe licks dying zoo worker

A giraffe gave a lick to a dying man who asked as a last wish to be taken to Blijdorp Zoo in Rotterdam, Netherlands, where he had done odd jobs for 25 years.

Hawaii law lets police have sex with prostitutes

Honolulu police are urging lawmakers to preserve an exemption in Hawaii law that lets undercover officers have sex with prostitutes during investigations. But they won’t say how often — or even if — they use the provision.

‘Phantom of the Opera’ welcomes first black lead

Norm Lewis has been tapped to be Broadway’s next Phantom in the megahit “The Phantom of the Opera,” a move that makes him the first African-American to slip behind the famous mask on the Great White Way.

Finnish gibberish talker finds fame, heading to Los Angeles

A 19-year-old Finnish supermarket cashier with millions of Internet fans of her language imitation YouTube video is heading for America hoping her gibberish hit will open up a new career.

No. 1 overall seed Florida tops Pitt 61-45, makes Sweet 16

Scottie Wilbekin scored 21 points and top-seeded Florida beat Pittsburgh 61-45 in the NCAA tournament Saturday, advancing to the Sweet 16 for the fourth consecutive year.