UNLV baseball coach Chambers gets $40,000 raise

UNLV baseball coach Tim Chambers’ new five-year contract will pay him at least $150,000 annually, including $125,000 in base earnings. He also had the potential to earn more through incentives.

Federal magistrate orders medical help for HOA defendant

U.S. Magistrate Judge George Foley Jr. on Tuesday ordered federal authorities to get outside medical treatment for a key defendant in the homeowners association corruption case.

Man arrested in Bellagio robbery identified

The man facing charges in robbing the Bellagio last week has finally been identified. Scott Carmitchell, 34, was arrested Saturday night after police say he robbed the Bellagio of more than $40,000.

Here’s a rundown of the NCAA head-injury settlement

A filing in federal court in Chicago on Tuesday notified a U.S. district judge that lawyers for former college athletes and the NCAA reached a settlement in a class-action lawsuit after nearly a year of talks.

‘Walking Dead’ season 5 returns October 12

The trailer for AMC’s “The Walking Dead” Season 5 was unveiled at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con and fans can’t wait for October 12.

Report: Wealthy Nevadans more upbeat on economy

Compared to their neighbors in lower income brackets, wealthy Nevadans are more optimistic that the local economy is heading in the right direction, according to Nevada State Bank’s most recent “High Net Worth Report.”

Wynn’s verbal gems can spice earnings calls

There is reason why Wynn Resorts Ltd. quarterly earnings conference calls are never boring — you never know when Company Chairman Steve Wynn is going to drop a few verbal gems.

 
Israel escalates military advances; 128 Palestinians killed

Israel escalated its military campaign against Hamas on Tuesday, striking symbols of the militant group’s control in Gaza and firing tank shells that Palestinian officials said shut down the strip’s only power plant.

Mom forced to have C-section sues hospital

A woman who went to federal court in an attempt to avoid a fourth cesarean section has delivered her son after agreeing to the procedure.

Man accused of killing car dealer over bad sale

A man accused of beating a Rhode Island junk-car dealer with a two-by-four over a deal gone wrong has been charged with his murder.

 
Obama announces new sanctions on Russia

President Barack Obama has announced new economic sanctions against key sectors of the Russian economy in the latest move by the U.S. to force Russian President Vladimir Putin to end his support for Ukrainian rebels.

IGT grows Q3 profits despite revenue decline

Slot machine maker International Game Technology said Tuesday it grew profits in the third quarter despite a double-digit decline in revenue.

Profit at Meadows Bank more than doubles

Meadows Bank announced second-quarter earnings Tuesday, reporting a net income of $1.1 million, up $343,000 from the previous year.

Teen’s body found in wheel well of Air Force plane

The body of a teen stowaway was found and removed from a compartment above the rear landing gear of a U.S. Air Force cargo aircraft after it landed at a military base in Germany, triggering questions of aircraft security.

Anderson Silva-Nick Diaz fight set for Jan. 31 in Las Vegas

Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva will return to action to fight Nick Diaz as part of the organization’s Super Bowl weekend card on Jan. 31 in Las Vegas. UFC president Dana White appeared on SportsCenter on Tuesday afternoon to announce the bout.

Police say fatal shooting happened during house party

Officers responded to Barium Rock Avenue, near El Capitan Way and Iron Mountain Road, just after 12:30 a.m Monday and found an unresponsive man with gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

More cabs approved for MAGIC trade show

The Nevada Taxicab Authority on Tuesday unanimously approved as many as 160 additional cabs during August’s Men’s Apparel Guild in California fashion trade show.

Runaway TB patient arrested months after diagnosis

California man Rosas Cruz, diagnosed with tuberculosis in March, was found and arrested on charges of refusing to comply with health officials.

 
Girl struck by plane on Florida beach dies

A 9-year-old girl who was struck by a plane that crash-landed on a beach while she vacationed with her family has died from her injuries, law enforcement officials in Florida said Tuesday.

ESPN suspends Smith for 1 week over abuse comments

ESPN has suspended outspoken sportscaster Stephen A. Smith for a week because of his comments about domestic abuse suggesting women should make sure that they don’t do anything to provoke an attack.

Reality contestants take it all off in ‘Dating Naked’

Reality stars are baring it all in the new show “Dating Naked,” a television series taking advantage of the newest trend: Nudity is hot and no longer confined to late-night premium cable.

Las Vegas casinos save Wynn Resorts’ quarterly results

Wynn Resorts Ltd. grew second quarter profits and revenue, but attributed much of the results to the company’s two Strip resorts, not its lucrative Macau holdings.

Teen suspected in sexual assault turns himself in

A teen Las Vegas police said is responsible for the sexual assault and carjacking near the intersection of Durango Drive and the 215 Beltway turned himself in Tuesday.