Man gets 35 years to life for school bus stop sexual assault

Richard Schlacta won’t get out of a Nevada prison until he’s in his mid-80s, if at all, a Clark County District Judge assured on Thursday. The 49-year-old was sentenced to 35 years to life in prison for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl on her way to her school bus stop one early August morning.

Nevadans top in US for wanting to abandon ship

One week after a Gallup poll showed Nevada is one of the most loathed states to live in, Gallup has come out with another blow to the Silver State: Nevada is fourth in the nation for residents who say they would leave if they could.

Mayweather accuses ex of ‘killing babies’

Floyd Mayweather is facing a firestorm of criticism on social media after taking to Facebook to accuse his former fiancee of having an abortion against his wishes.

California drought trip … or golf trip?

I don’t begrudge any president domestic travel. It’s part of being a leader. No matter how you cut it, it is expensive.

Potential buyers lining up for LA Clippers

If Donald Sterling is compelled to sell the Los Angeles Clippers, the list of potential buyers has more stars than their roster.

55 schools under investigation by feds in sex abuse probe

Fifty-five colleges and universities, including Ohio State, the University of Michigan and Arizona State University, are under investigation over their handling of sexual abuse complaints under Title IX.

Ayrton Senna remembered

Twenty years ago today, Ayrton Senna’s car went off the track at the San Marino Grand Prix, snuffing out the life of a global sports icon.

Kings complete improbable comeback

The Los Angeles Kings rallied from a 3-0 series deficit to eliminate the San Jose Sharks. It was only the fourth time it has happened in NHL history.

No, it’s not him

A bar owner in Sao Paulo has turned his unfortunate resemblance to a terrorist into big business.

FSU atthlete crabby over Winston report

Much of the attention Wednesday was on the shoplifting accusation against Jameis Winston. At least one Florida State athlete was looking at the bigger picture.

Golden plan goes to waste

The protest planned by Golden State players on Tuesday night would have been one of the most memorable in sports history.

 
62 arrested in NJ high school senior prank

Sixty-two students were arrested Thursday after police said they broke into their high school overnight for a senior class prank, urinating in hallways, greasing doorknobs with petroleum jelly and taping hot dogs to lockers.

Reno moves forward with firefighter layoffs

The Reno City Council authorized the layoffs of 35 firefighters after a federal grant that was used to fund those positions last year was not renewed.

In Mayweather-Maidana run-up, Floyd Sr. is most voluble player

Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s final news conferences have tended to run on the dry side lately. Lots of platitudes to his team, to the network, maybe a subtle swipe at his opponent. But that’s about it. To get a good quote Wednesday meant venturing to the top of the Hollywood Theatre at the MGM Grand and seeking out Mayweather’s father and head trainer, Floyd Sr.

Mike Birbiglia: Vegas headliner, movie star, crazy gambler

Dear hotel executives. You made a fine choice in hiring Mike Birbiglia to perform Saturday at The Mirage. Not only is he a great comedian who stars in movies and public radio, he’s ready to give you his paycheck back.

Reid calls for NFL chief to force change in Redskins team name

U.S. Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada renewed pressure Wednesday on the Washington Redskins to change its name to anything not offensive to Native Americans, and began to apply it to the commissioner of the National Football League as well.

MGM details $80 million rebranding of The Hotel to Delano Las Vegas

MGM Resorts International is detailing the $80 million transformation of the The Hotel into the Delano Las Vegas, which includes remodeling all aspects of the 1,100-room nongaming hotel into a boutique-style luxury property.

Poll: Innis has more GOP support than Hardy in Nevada CD4 primary race

Congressional candidate Niger Innis has more than twice as much Nevada Republican support than his opponent, Assemblyman Cresent Hardy, ahead of the GOP primary, according to a new poll released Wednesday that shows a vast majority of voters remain undecided.

Coroner examining Gold Butte bones

Bones found at an old Gold Butte grave site that was disturbed recently are in the hands of the Clark County coroner’s office.

Paint without the pain

We’ve all been there.

It’s time we all pay our true fair share for energy

New changes are going into effect for NV Energy’s net-metering customers, mostly those with solar electric systems on their homes. I’ve received several calls about a letter that NV Energy sent out last week that outlines changes to the way certain fees will be assessed. The changes are a result of the passage of Nevada Assembly Bill 428.

Benign neglect? Control pests in garden naturally

Gardeners worried about the safety of synthetic pest-control products sometimes turn to botanically derived compounds instead. But many of those also contain toxic ingredients, such as nicotine, rotenone and pyrethrins.

Landscapers using mulching mower should cut back on fertilizer

Q: The landscapers for our HOA are using mulching mowers on our grass. The cut grass often remains on top, browns and causes the grass under to brown out also. Should grass be mulched in our desert? The landscape foremen bagged the grass and took it away.

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