1 final game left for Jeter in pinstripes

When Derek Jeter puts on New York’s navy pinstripes Thursday for one final home game, it won’t matter to a packed Yankee Stadium that there’s no postseason play on the line.

Celebrate Sammy Hagar’s birthday

Rocker bringing his annual birthday concert to Downtown Las Vegas Events Center.

Fan claims broken nose from Rod Stewart soccer ball

A soccer ball kicked into the crowd at a Las Vegas concert has bounced back to Rod Stewart in the form of a lawsuit by a Southern California man who says he has lingering injuries after his nose was broken.

Two sought in business burglary

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying two people wanted in connection with the burglary of a business in the 8000 block of Las Vegas Boulevard South at 3:50 a.m. on Aug. 11.

NYC mayor likely responsible for groundhog’s death, cover up ensues

Her shadow was one of the last things she saw. The groundhog that escaped Mayor Bill de Blasio’s grasp during this year’s Staten Island Zoo Groundhog Day ceremony died a week after the fall.

Utah to appeal ruling in ‘Sister Wives’ case

Utah’s attorney general has filed notice that he will appeal a ruling striking down parts of the state’s anti-polygamy law in a lawsuit brought by the family on the TLC reality TV show “Sister Wives.”

 
Woman punched by CHP officer gets $1.5 million, officer to resign

A woman punched repeatedly by a California Highway Patrol officer on the side of a freeway in an incident caught on video will receive $1.5 million under a settlement, and the officer has agreed to resign.

MGM Resorts files trademark lawsuit against pot company

MGM has filed a federal trademark lawsuit against M Life Inc., a company with an application to operate a dispensary in Las Vegas under the name M’Life Wellness.

CCSD, union propose veteran teacher raises

More than $54 million in pay raises are proposed for Clark County School District teachers this year, but it won’t help fill the 630 teacher vacancies leaving tens of thousands of students with permanent substitutes this school year.

 
Water main break blocks lanes on Boulder Highway

A broken main water line connector near Boulder Highway and Sahara Avenue blocked two southbound lanes on Thursday morning, according to the Las Vegas Valley Water District.

‘Jersey Shore’ star hit with tax ‘situation’

A former star of the MTV reality show “Jersey Shore” and his brother filed bogus tax returns on nearly $9 million and claimed millions in business expenses — including luxury vehicles and clothing — that were actually for personal use, according to an indictment released Wednesday.

Rhodes loses $40,000 of hay to Arizona fire

Authorities are investigating a suspicious fire that destroyed a huge pile of hay valued about $40,000 at Las Vegas developer Jim Rhodes’ farm in the northwest Arizona community of Golden Valley.

Obama’s awakening: ‘What Would Bush Do?’

The New York Times this morning describes President Barack Obama’s speech before the United Nations as “the once-reluctant warrior now apparently resolved to waging a twilight struggle against Islamic extremism.”

‘Sons of Anarchy’ slots headed for casino floor

Aristocrat Technologies didn’t have to sell the producers of the “Sons of Anarchy” television series on the idea of creating a slot machine based on the fictional outlaw motorcycle club. The show’s top executives approached the gaming company to discuss the concept.

Large swath of Spring Mountains closed to public

Federal officials plan to close thousands of acres in the Spring Mountains north of Red Rock Canyon for the next five years to give the area time to recover from last year’s Carpenter 1 fire.

Movie, TV companies get permission to use drones

The U.S. government has plans to permit seven movie and television companies to use commercial drone flights for filming inside closed sets as early as Thursday, according to a person familiar with the matter.

How one sailing boat is empowering those living with multiple sclerosis

despite any challenges from Mother Nature, the crew of Oceans of Hope will not let anything get in their way, even multiple sclerosis – a condition that attacks the central nervous system and in some cases can be debilitating.

Meat processing facility allowed to continue restaurant operations in North Las Vegas

When John Mull applied for his first business license in 1954, he opened a meat processing facility called John Mull’s Meats & Deer Processing at 3730 Thom Blvd. Fourth-generation family owner Chuck Frommer bought the business from his uncle in 1981 and operated as normal until Guy Fieri featured his business on the Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.”

Gifted with glass: Sun City Summerlin club specializes in delicate art

The Sun City Summerlin Stained Glass Club has been around since 1991, when it had so many members, its crafts room workspace couldn’t accommodate everyone. Now the club has 53 members but is still going strong. Its works were on display during August at the Mountain Shadows Community Center, 9107 Del Webb Blvd.

Diabetic indulgence: Bakery makes sugar-free treats

Mrs. Williams Diabetic Delights Bakery & Candy Shop owner Janet Prusinski knew what life was like for a diabetic, as her former husband had diabetes, and her son had to maintain a low-carbohydrate diet.

Local business embraces art of vintage letterpress

Owned by Las Vegas couple Mitch Hanson and Amy Pienta, Somersault Letterpress has been supplying the community with handcrafted paper products using antiquated techniques for three years.

Gaming manager feels lucky to leap from fire station to Station Casinos

Henderson resident Frank Meoni has been gambling most of his life. Whether it was with his safety as a firefighter or a hand of cards as a poker dealer, the 63-year-old considers himself lucky.