A new concept in ‘cashing out’

As a business owner, you have a lot to do every day. But don’t put off planning for what may be your most important concern – making sure the business into which you’ve invested your money, time, and effort, is there to help you, and your family, when you need it the most

 
Air National Guard jet crashes in western Va.

A Massachusetts Air National Guard officer says authorities are still searching for the pilot of a fighter jet that crashed in Virginia and do not know whether the pilot may have ejected.

Bally Technologies’ revenue up for quarter, fiscal year

Slot machine manufacturer Bally Technologies increased its overall revenue in the fourth quarter and fiscal year, much of which was attributed to the company’s purchase of a rival gaming equipment provider last year.

EDITORIAL: Self-driving cars stuck in park

Self-driving cars are widely seen as a technology of the future. But they could be the technology of right now, providing consumers with more freedom, flexibility and safety — if only the lumbering truck that is government would just pull over and get out of the way.

UNLV’s Davis shows loyalty to school that took chance on him

Senior wide receiver Devante Davis repaid the loyalty UNLV showed him by twice deciding to stay with the Rebels for another season. He should end his career as one of the greatest receivers in school history.

UNLV-Arizona notebook: Davis the face of Rebels WR’s

Senior Devante Davis is the face of UNLV’s wide receivers, but this is a deep group that goes into Friday’s 7:30 p.m. season opener at Arizona.

Pranks for nothin’: 51s victimize Viola

One of baseball’s time-honored traditions, pranks usually are perpetrated on unsuspecting players and coaches out of the public eye. But every now and then, a prank will cross the line — literally — onto the playing field for all to see.

UNLV hopes second life means second bowl bid

UNLV thought it had no shot at a bowl bid after a low Academic Progress Rate number. But when the Rebels later found out they would be eligible, that gave the program extra life.

Usual suspects favored in Mountain West

Boise State, Fresno State are the favorites to win their divisions this season. Expectations aren’t as high for UNLV, which was picked fourth in the West Division.

Man accused of threatening Las Vegas officers on Facebook

A man accused of threatening two Las Vegas Metro officers on Facebook was ordered held on $500,000 bail Wednesday. DeAndre Allen, whom prosecutors said was affiliated with several gangs, was indicted on two counts of aggravated stalking, two counts of stalking with the use of a computer, one count of intimidating a public officer, and two counts of publishing matter inciting breach of peace.

Five things to do around town

Freakshow Wrestling promises magicians, sideshow performers, a zombie invasion and vampires fighting chickens, among other twisted offerings.

Las Vegas Book Briefs for Aug. 28-Sept. 3, 2014

Literary events this week include the opening of the “BAM! It’s a Picture Book: The Art Behind Graphic Novels” exhibit and a signing for “Remember the Time: Protecting Michael Jackson in His Final Days.”

‘Sherlock’ season 4 to be ‘devastating,’ says producer

Not only did the BBC series take home three major awards at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards, but executive producer Steven Moffat decided to drop some hints on the show’s upcoming season.

Literary Las Vegas: Travis Bowker

Written as a letter to incoming educators, local author Travis Bowker shares his story and strategies for teaching success in “What Teaching Has Taught Me.”

 
Pacific hurricane brings waves, flooding to Calif. coast

Thundering surf spawned by a Pacific hurricane pounded the Southern California coast Wednesday, causing minor flooding in a beach town, knocking pilings from under the Malibu Pier and drawing surfers and body-boarders into churning waves.

 
Titus: Medical pot needs help for banks

The federal illegality of pot hangs “like a cloud” over banks wanting to be involved in the medical marijuana industry, Rep. Dina Titus told an industry advocacy group meeting in Las Vegas on Thursday.

Sierra Vista looks up by dropping down

Sierra Vista players see the move to Division I-A as a positive and feel they’re poised to make a run at the playoffs.

First Look: ‘So Below’ offers moviegoers very little

There is virtually zero buzz about “As Above/So Below.” But it’s the biggest movie opening this weekend. There’s a reason they call these the dog days of summer.

Nevada panel OKs $1.25 million for drone testing

Nevada’s fledgling drone testing industry received a $1.25 million boost in state funding from a legislative panel on Wednesday.

Book recalls 150 years of Nevada’s civic life, characters

A century-and-a-half’s worth of saints, sinners, winners, losers and just normal folk trying to make it through the day, inhabiting an area of 111,000 square miles, give or take, and doing what they do or did against a social, political and historical backdrop that’s as colorful as any state in the union’s and even, we daresay, many small countries.

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