Marathon bombing victim weds his nurse

A Massachusetts man who was seriously injured in the Boston Marathon bombing has married a nurse who helped him recover.

Court overturns hate-crime convictions in Amish attacks

An appeals court panel on Wednesday overturned the hate-crime convictions of 16 Amish men and women in beard- and hair-cutting attacks on fellow members of their faith in Ohio, ruling that religion wasn’t their driving motive.

 
Fla. 911 dispatcher blows call over child locked in car

A 911 dispatcher in Florida is in trouble over his response to a mother who called for help after her 10-month-old son accidentally locked himself in her car, police said.

Beware the ‘typed single-spaced letter’

Newsroom folks will know what I’m talking about when I say beware of the dreaded “typed single-spaced letter.” Often these letters arrive in an envelope with handwritten scribbles of afterthoughts by the writer.

 
Utah newborn found in trash in critical condition

A newborn baby girl was expected to remain in critical condition for several days after Utah police say her mother dumped her in a neighbor’s trash can in a Salt Lake City suburb.

Clippers sign Doc Rivers to 5-year extension

Doc Rivers is staying with the Los Angeles Clippers for another five years. In Steve Ballmer’s first big move since taking over as the team’s new owner last week, he has locked in Rivers through the 2019 season.

 
Beggar in wheelchair fatally shot before high-speed chase

Miami police arrested a man suspected of fatally shooting a wheelchair-bound panhandler at an interstate exit ramp before fleeing from officers, authorities said on Wednesday.

NFL suspends Browns WR Gordon for 2014 season

Browns star wide receiver Josh Gordon has been suspended by the NFL one year for violating the league’s substance abuse policy. Gordon’s suspension is effective immediately and he will miss the entire 2014 season.

Zara pulls ‘Holocaust’ shirt after outcry

Spanish fashion retailer Inditex said Wednesday it has withdrawn a children’s shirt that triggered an outcry from people who said it was reminiscent of the clothes Jews were made to wear at Nazi concentration camps.

Vegas needs to avoid NHL betting blackout

The NHL commissioner is showing a liking for Las Vegas, so that’s a start. Gary Bettman is planning to expand the 30-team league, and Seattle, Portland, Ore., Kansas City and Quebec City are on his short list. But he’s definitely ready to bring ice to the desert, according to a report from the Vancouver Province.

What we can learn from Robin Williams’ Legacy

Robin Williams had a profound influence, not only on Hollywood and comedy, but also on the lives of many individuals. So what can we learn from his legacy?

51s have a lineup built to last

Last season, when the 51s clinched their first Pacific Coast League playoff berth in 11 years, they lost several key players down the stretch to the parent New York Mets before losing their first-round series in four one-run games to Salt Lake.

Newsmakers, Aug. 28-Sept. 3, 2014

Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Chrystal S. Field graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio. Field is the daughter of Susan A. Field and sister of Bruce R. Field II of Las Vegas. Field is a 2009 LPN graduate of the College of Southern Nevada.

Top QB a must-have for Mountain West teams

San Diego State coach Rocky Long summed up the current state of college football. You must have a good quarterback to win. How do the Mountain West quarterbacks rate?

Analyst: McCarran to have fifth largest passenger growth

McCarran International Airport will have the fifth-largest percentage growth in passengers among major North American airports over the next 10 years, a leading aviation consultant says.

Investors see real estate as key to Pinnacle, Boyd

Activist investors believe the real estate underneath casinos owned by Pinnacle Entertainment and Boyd Gaming Corp. is key to unlocking hidden value within the Las Vegas-based regional gaming operators.

Las Vegas Valley firefighter jobs could draw thousands

Clark County could see a surge of thousands of firefighter applicants in the coming months to fill only a few dozen open slots in its five fire departments.

3 home improvement upgrades that will save you money

Now is the opportune time to consider some home improvement upgrades that will let you better manage your HVAC equipment while lowering your monthly expenses.

Help the environment this school year

From back packs and lunchboxes to clothes and playground equipment, recycled plastics are an important part of back to school season.

Workshops teach residents how to react during disasters

Living in a region that is susceptible to disasters such as fires and floods can be unsettling. However, the American Red Cross Southern Nevada chapter plans to educate residents about preparedness and assisting emergency response personnel.

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