Man shot daughter, granddaughter before killing self, grandson escapes

A grandfather shot dead his daughter, granddaughter and then turned the gun on himself on Monday in a Seattle home, authorities said. Officers received a call at around 8:15 p.m. from a 10-year-old boy who was inside the home and said his grandfather threatened his mother and sister with a handgun before he shot them, the Seattle Police Department said.

Why BYU needs the Mountain West

Brigham Young administrators and supporters won’t admit it, but the Cougars need the Mountain West more than the conference needs them.

NLV mayor wants to use tax tools Tesla used

North Las Vegas didn’t win the battle for Tesla in Northern Nevada, but the legislation that made the battery gigafactory possible holds the answer to North Las Vegas’ financial problem, according to the city’s mayor.

Pilot error, wind caused Nevada drone crash

An Air Force investigation says a Predator drone crashed into a runway at Creech Air Force Base because of a low-level wind shear and pilot error.

Krolicki, Nevada’s wingman, lauded at Governor’s Conference on Tourism

RENO — Of all Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki’s tourism experiences, it was a Las Vegas event that grabbed the most interest — and the most razzing — from friends and industry colleagues in a tribute lunch at the Governor’s Conference on Tourism on Tuesday.

Judge: Lawyers should have questioned witness payment sooner

Both sides of the criminal justice system — defense and prosecution — appeared to fall short in the case of a 2008 after-school shooting, a Clark County judge said Tuesday, but that didn’t compel him to toss a conviction.

Coroner IDs motorcyclist killed in Monday crash

The Clark County coroner’s office on Tuesday identified the motorcyclist who died Monday evening at the Desert Inn Road and Berwyck Street intersection.

Grandma Clinton — older, but no less banal

You almost wish that if we’re going to get Hillary Clinton back on the national presidential campaign stage for 2016, we would get an older, more interesting person.

Man gets probation for attack on limo driver

On Tuesday, District Judge Abbi Silver sentenced Carlos Saenz III to five years probation for the felony, but said he must spend the first six months of that term in the Clark County Detention Center.

Arizona officer shoots inmate who escaped from hospital

A sheriff’s detention officer in Phoenix shot a jail inmate multiple times after he slipped out of restraints and fled while being taken to a hospital.

US steps up security at federal government buildings

Security will be increased at various federal government buildings in Washington and other major American cities, the Homeland Security Department announced Tuesday in what it described as a “precautionary step.”

Tangled playoff picture remains

The regular season concludes Thursday, and there are all sorts of potential outcomes in the Sunrise Region. Green Valley (Southeast League) and Las Vegas (Northeast League) control their own destiny for the No. 1 seeds, but after that it gets pretty tricky.

 
Supply rocket bound for Space Station explodes at liftoff

An unmanned commercial supply ship bound for the International Space Station exploded moments after liftoff Tuesday evening, with debris falling in flames over the launch site.

Ex-Nevada deputy accused of forced sex at jail

A former Lyon County sheriff’s deputy accused of forcing female inmates to perform sex acts at the jail is free on bail awaiting a pretrial hearing Dec. 4.

Uber launches online petition in Vegas

Uber, which last week brought its controversial ride-sharing app to Nevada, is battling opponents and gathering support with an online petition drive before it faces a Clark County District Court hearing Wednesday.

Date set for hearing on New Jersey sports betting

TRENTON, N.J.— A judge who temporarily stopped New Jersey from allowing legalized sports betting last weekend has set a court date for the state, major U.S. professional sports leagues and the NCAA to argue whether the ban should be extended.

Here’s why earning interest on your checking account matters

Checking products aren’t normally designed to be used as investment vehicles, but there are many benefits to opting for a high-yield checking account, proving that the best of both worlds does exist when it comes to banking.

Daughter suddenly ill, Reid returns to DC

U.S. Sen. Harry Reid’s daughter Lana Reid Barringer has unexpectedly taken ill and will need surgery, the senator’s office said Tuesday.

 
2nd U.S. nurse with Ebola released from Atlanta hospital

The second of two American nurses who became infected with Ebola while treating a Liberian man who died of the disease in Texas was released from an Atlanta hospital on Tuesday having been declared free of the virus.

Wynn revenues dip, but profits up in Q3

Wynn Resorts Ltd. said Tuesday the company had a 1.4 percent dip in revenue in the third quarter, but results from the casino operator’s Strip properties boosted profits.

Marvel announces superhero lineup through 2019

Marvel Studios has announced its new phase of superhero movies, including pics for the Black Panther, Captain Marvel, Doctor Strange, The Inhumans, at a major fan event in Hollywood on Tuesday.

5 burning questions for UNLV-New Mexico game

Five key questions as UNLV’s football team prepares to play New Mexico at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Sam Boyd Stadium.

Taco Bell debuts app for ordering, mobile pay

Taco Bell on Tuesday debuted its mobile app that allows customers to place an order, customize their food, access special offers and pay from their phones.

REIT sues Cannery Casino Resorts over racetrack casino purchase

The company buying a Pittsburgh area racetrack casino owned by Cannery Casino Resorts sued the Las Vegas-based casino operator for allegedly breaching the $465 million purchase agreement.

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