50 Cent ices Mayweather with new twist on ALS Challenge

Forget everything you knew about the ice bucket challenge. 50 Cent just changed the game and landed a devastating shot to Floyd Mayweather in the process.

Nevada medical pot applicants grow to 502

The state received 65 medical marijuana establishment applications by mail since the Monday deadline, pushing the number of applications received to 502, a state official said Thursday.

NV Energy customers will not see electricity rate hike

Southern Nevada electricity consumers will not see a rate hike next year, marking the first time in more than three decades that ratepayers have managed to duck an NV Energy-proposed rate increase.

 
Motorcyclist seriously hurt trying to avoid traffic stop

A speeding motorcyclist trying to avoid a traffic stop Thursday morning near Flamingo Road and Rainbow Boulevard was seriously injured after he crashed, Las Vegas police said.

Ky. firefighters hurt in ice bucket challenge mishap

Two firefighters were injured while using their fire truck ladder to help a college marching band take part in an ice bucket challenge, the school’s president said Thursday.

Cowboys worth more than $3 billion, tops in NFL

The Dallas Cowboys are the first U.S. sports franchise to top $3 billion in value. For the eighth straight year, the Cowboys are worth the most of all 32 NFL franchises, according to Forbes.

Sheriff swears in new Metro officers

Clark County Sheriff Doug Gillespie swore in 56 new Las Vegas police officers Thursday at the department’s second academy graduation of the year.

Judge orders prison time in gas station attack

A 64-year-old Las Vegas man was sentenced to between six and 15 years in prison Thursday for spraying another man with gasoline and setting him on fire at a Circle K.

New charges lodged in burglary spree case

A pair of 21-year-old men in a Henderson jail were charged with six additional burglaries on Wednesday after police said they found new incidents dating back months.

Penn & Teller now play mentor

Once upstarts, Penn & Teller are now a more direct version of magic’s quality police.

Asian chamber spurns Reid, endorses Hutchison

The Asian Chamber of Commerce on Thursday endorsed Republican Mark Hutchison for lieutenant governor, spurning U.S. Sen. Harry Reid’s Democratic choice, Lucy Flores, after the senator spoke to the group and praised it as a “significant part of what Nevada is all about.”

New DNA evidence in Nevada slaying scrutinized

A Nevada judge considering a new trial for a woman who has served more than 30 years in prison for a murder she says she didn’t commit has postponed his decision after her lawyers said they have additional, new DNA evidence they believe will prove her innocence.

Police seek missing man in east valley

A man who may have memory problems went missing Thursday morning in the east valley, police say. George Poleuca, 71, was last seen near Bermuda Road and Windmill Lane Thursday morning. He was wearing a red and white polo shirt, blue jean shorts and a black hat.

Clockwork blue and orange

Bishop Gorman’s football practices are intense, fast-paced and carefully scripted. The goal for the No. 1 Gaels? Practice so hard that Friday nights feel like a breeze.

Lackey gives up Babe Ruth ball for number switch

St. Louis Cardinals newcomer John Lackey really wanted to keep his old number, so he gave teammate Pat Neshek quite a reward for switching jerseys.

Great true stories ready to stream

The inspiring, true story of the De La Salle High School football team hits the big screen this week in “When the Game Stands Tall.” And that inspired us to look at other true, but entertaining stories streaming.

Coffin: Casino ban casts ‘shadow’ on medical pot

A “shadow” has been cast on the state’s medical marijuana industry by the ban of casino licensees involvement by state gaming regulators, a panel member reviewing Nevada marijuana laws said Thursday.

Man shot at North Las Vegas apartments

North Las Vegas police responded to an apartment complex where a man was shot Thursday afternoon.

Top L.A. brand anchors SLS Las Vegas

Deciding on the retail components at SLS Las Vegas was a “no brainer,” according to Sam Bakhshandehpour, president of the hotel and casino’s management company, Los Angeles-based sbe Entertainment Group LLC.

Flood warnings northeast of Vegas, Mount Charleston

The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings in Clark County for Mount Charleston and the area around Interstate 215 northeast of the Las Vegas Valley.

At least one guy at ESPN has perspective

Death of Kent State football player Jason Bitsko receives little coverage, incites ire of anchor Neil Everett