Exercise system targets signaling of nerves to muscles

The days of “no pain, no gain” are over. According to James Wong, co-owner of The Fit Labs, a fit life can be achieved through the principles of the exercise system Z-Health, which uses the brain’s cues to turn one’s body into a metabolically efficient machine.

Bob Sheppard’s voice to retire with Derek Jeter

When Derek Jeter plays his final game at Yankee Stadium, Bob Sheppard will exit along with the New York Yankees captain.

Boyd Gaming launches sports wagering app

Boyd Gaming Corp. launched a sports wagering application for mobile devices Tuesday, allowing customers in Nevada to bet on college and professional games and events.

Man killed while sleeping under truck identified

The man who died after being run over by a semitrailer near downtown Sunday morning was identified by the Clark County coroner’s office on Tuesday.

Las Vegas teen killed in drive-by shooting identified

The Clark County coroner’s office on Tuesday identified the teenager who was killed in a drive-by shooting near Sahara Avenue and Decatur Boulevard Sunday evening.

James Harrison ending retirement to rejoin Steelers

Linebacker James Harrison is back in uniform with the Pittsburgh Steelers, ending a brief retirement that lasted less than a month after a meeting with team officials Tuesday.

 
Paula Deen Network launching with chef’s downfall story

Paula Deen is ready to tell her side of the story behind the racist remark that decimated her career, but you’ll need to pay to hear it.

Seattle prosecutor dropping tickets written for pot use

Seattle’s elected prosecutor said Monday he’s dropping all tickets issued for the public use of marijuana through the first seven months of this year, because most of them were issued by a single police officer who disagrees with the legal pot law.

Economic recovery not aiding those near bottom

In nationwide protests, including an energetic turnout in Las Vegas, burrito folders and burger flippers left their jobs briefly to shout for a healthy raise in the minimum wage and the right to form a union.

CCSD parents offered math classes to help students

Classes are now being offered to parents of Clark County School District students, teaching them how to help their children with math homework.

Michael Brown death spurs local forums on racial profiling

The killing of Michael Brown happened hundreds of miles from the Las Vegas Valley, but the outcome of another dead young black man in the hands of police echoes the concerns of many residents in North Las Vegas and the surrounding area.