BYU RB Jamaal Williams to miss rest of season

BYU running back Jamaal Williams will miss the final three games of the season after suffering knee injuries Saturday.

Head of CES group calls Las Vegas Uber decision ‘a win’

The head of the association that produces Las Vegas’ largest annual trade show has applauded the court decision that has enabled Uber to continue to operate in Nevada and is calling on the state to develop a long-term solution that would allow it to run legally.

UNLV looks to keep National Finals Rodeo for 10 more years

The National Finals Rodeo will stay at UNLV’s Thomas & Mack Center for another decade rather than move to the MGM Resorts International/AEG arena being built on the Strip, Las Vegas Events President Pat Christenson said Monday.

Shooting of sword-wielding Utah man ruled justified

Utah prosecutors announced Monday that officers were justified in fatally shooting a young black man who was wielding a sword as part of a Japanese anime costume.

‘Dumb and Dumber’ van hitting the Strip

Harry and Lloyd’s Mutt Cutts mobile will be at The Linq and Fashion Show mall to promote the sequel, “Dumb and Dumber To.”

Smith is Shadow Ridge’s soft-spoken star

Ashley Smith, who has more than 300 kills for the Mustangs, can dominate a match. But she’s a better player because she can trust and rely on her teammates, said one opposing coach.

Nevada notifying medical marijuana dispensaries about licenses

The state agency regulating Nevada’s medical marijuana dispensary program is notifying applicants about whether they have won provisional licensing, but the information is partially lacking for the public due to confidentiality rules.

Drug stocks head market rebound

NEW YORK — For stocks, it’s just what the doctor ordered.

Grand Canyon hotels, concessions remain open under new manager

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Grand Canyon officials say hotels, mule rides and restaurants at the South Rim will remain open to millions of visitors once they award a temporary concessions contract.

You’ll be able to check into hotels on your phone soon

New programs are helping speed up the hotel check-in process for busy travelers, or in at least one case, letting them go straight to their rooms by using their smartphone to unlock doors.

 
Yellowstone looks to ‘Go Digital’ in expanding service

The prospect of streaming wireless service deep inside Yellowstone National Park is reigniting the debate over whether there should be any place off limits to technology.

Unemployment insurance contributions may rise

Nevada employers may have to increase their unemployment insurance contributions next year as the state works to close a budget problem in its benefits pool.

 
Tom Magliozzi of NPR’s ‘Car Talk’ dies

Tom Magliozzi, longtime co-host of NPR’s “Car Talk,” has died of complications from Alzheimer’s disease, according to “Car Talk” executive producer Doug Berman and NPR. He was 77.

 
Wallenda breaks 2 records in Chicago high-wire walks

Daredevil Nik Wallenda broke two world records on Sunday with two high-wire walks between Chicago skyscrapers without a net or harness, doing the second walk blindfolded.

Toddler finds gun, shoots little sister in head

Police say a 3-year-old Ohio girl is in critical condition after being shot in the head by her 4-year-old brother, who found a gun in a dresser.

Hyundai, Kia fined $100M for overstating mileage

Hyundai Motor Co and affiliate Kia Motors Corp will pay a $100 million penalty for selling cars with worse fuel economy than the companies had claimed in what U.S. authorities termed the largest such accord to date.

Nevada Supreme Court hears arguments over political flyers

CARSON CITY – An attorney for the conservative group Citizen Outreach told the Nevada Supreme Court on Monday that because political flyers distributed by the group criticizing a former lawmaker in 2010 did not contain the words “vote for” or “vote against,” they did not qualify as express advocacy requiring the reporting of who paid for them.

 
NTSB: ‘Feathering’ function problem caused spaceship crash

The investigation into last week’s deadly crash of the Virgin Galactic spaceship has found that the “feathering” function to help it descend into the atmosphere from space was deployed early, the National Transportation Safety Board said on Sunday.

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