Body found on Carson City tennis court

Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong says no foul play is suspected in the death of Michelle Krick, 44, whose body was found in the middle of a tennis court at Mills Park.

Navratilova proposes to girlfriend at US Open

Tennis great Martina Navratilova has proposed to her girlfriend on the big screen of Arthur Ashe Stadium between the U.S. Open men’s semifinals.

Agency to remove dam above Tahoe

The U.S. Forest Service has decided to remove a dam at a drained lake in the Carson Range above Lake Tahoe’s northeast shore and to restore wetlands at the site.

Bat deaths drop at Nevada wind farm

Federal land managers say the number of bats killed by turbines at a wind farm in White Pine County in eastern Nevada is down sharply from a year ago.

Las Vegas promoter gives inside look of the industry

For seven years, promoter Chris Hornak has worked at clubs like Marquee at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, XS at Encore and Ghostbar at Palms. People seek Hornak out to organize outings at pool parties, nightclubs and strip clubs depending on his clients’ requests.

GoPro video shows man’s journey into active volcano

A GoPro video shows explorers venture into the Marum Crater in the South Pacific Ocean, one of the world’s most inaccessible volcanos, and live to tell the tale.

Find your NFL home-away-from-home

Looking for a friendly crowd for this year’s NFL games? Our map will show you where the fans are cheering for your team.

EDITORIAL: Reid, Redskins and bribes

The Washington Redskins offend Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. It’s not merely the name of the capital’s NFL franchise that disgusts the Nevada Democrat, but the way in which the team is defending itself against Sen. Reid’s constant attacks on the team.

Why you should give cauliflower another chance

In recent years, this “college-educated cabbage” has gotten attention like never before, in large part because cauliflower is being prepared in ways like never before. Chefs are roasting it, frying it, pickling it, pureeing it and using it instead of rice.

Federer, Djokovic fall to underdog opponents in semis

The top two players at the US Open will not be present in the finals. Both top-seeded Novak Djokovic and second-seeded Roger Federer failed to advance in the US Open.

Cyclists memorialize rider with ‘3 Feet for Pete’ ride

More than 440 bicyclists pedaled 25 miles south of Las Vegas Saturday morning to remember Makowski, who was 33 when he was killed by a gravel truck while he was on a training ride in Sloan in June 2013.

Is Apple working on a smartwatch?

Apple Inc has invited top fashion editors and bloggers in unprecedented numbers to its Tuesday launch gala, further evidence that the iPhone maker is preparing to take the wraps off a smartwatch.

‘Kinky Boots’ hitting the road

The Tony-winning musical “Kinky Boots,” which began a 10-day run Thursday night at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, launches its yearlong national tour from Vegas.

16th Annual PRIDE Parade marches through downtown

The 16th Annual Las Vegas PRIDE Night Parade marched through downtown Las Vegas on Friday night. The event supports the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.

Nevada among 9 states involved in Albertsons hacking

Albertsons officials say their 10 stores in Wyoming were hacked in June and July, but they have not determined whether any cardholder data was stolen. Albertsons stores in Southern California, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Nevada, Oregon, Washington and southern Utah also experienced data breaches.

Woman who threw baby in trash charged with attempted murder

Utah woman Alicia Marie Englert, 23, accused of dumping her newborn in the trash in an attempt to hide her pregnancy from her parents, has been charged with attempted murder, Salt Lake County Attorney Sim Gill said Friday.

G.R.L. singer Simone Battle dies at 25

Girl group singer Simone Battle was found dead in her West Hollywood home, authorities said Saturday.

Bee Gees tribute sustains the ‘Fever’

Australian Bee Gees is now a more diverse show, remembering the pop trio beyond disco.

Couch potatoes sprout early in life

The more television children watched at age 10, the more they watched in middle age, according to a new report that suggests the need for earlier interventions to get kids off the couch.

Everything is artfully done at the Harvest Festival

Every year, Arlene DeBrito and her employees spend two days preparing almost 100 flavors of homemade chocolates and hand-dipped apples to sell at the Las Vegas Harvest Festival.

Bistro owner won’t give ketchup to anyone over 10

A Florida restaurant is angering guests, but not for poor service or bad food. The Mad Fresh Bistro in Fort Myers won’t serve ketchup to diners over 10-years-old.

11 injured after bus hits house

A commuter bus was hit by a stolen car and smashed into a San Francisco Bay area home as a mother and two small children sat inside, sending 11 people to the hospital but none with serious injuries, police said.

Tom Bailey’s stepping back into the 80s

Thompson Twins’ frontman Tom Bailey reimbraces ’80s band after decades of turning his back on it.

Computer repair business offers internships to IT students

Trade schools provide the textbook learning for various crafts. But it’s real-world, hands-on experience that can further that teaching. To see computer technician students get a leg-up, John Sinchak, owner/operator of TLC Computer Solutions, included an internship program in his business plan. It’s his way of giving back.

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