Kid rescued after climbing 50 feet up tree

A 4-year-old Alabama boy who climbed 50 feet up a tree on a dare from his big brother had to be rescued after he got stuck for about two hours.

Devante’s Diary: It’s great to be back!

Hey, Rebel Fans, welcome back to my diary. It’s been a while since I made an entry because I missed six weeks with an injury. I’ve really missed it but am happy to report that we’re back in action and I hope everyone enjoys the final month of the season.

Earthquake swarm linked to stetching of Earth’s crust

Scientists say a swarm of earthquakes since July in the remote desert linking Oregon, California and Nevada can be traced to the constant stretching of the Earth’s crust.

Nevada appeals court draws 36 applicants

A state panel voted unanimously Wednesday to approve $782,500 to fund the new state appeals court that is expected to begin operations early next year. Approval came as 36 applicants filed for one of the three new court positions by a 5 p.m. deadline.

Pahranagat offers sight-seeing aplenty

Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge, just south of the ranching community of Alamo, encompasses 5,382 acres of lakes, marshes, meadows, riparian areas and open desert. The three largest bodies of water in the refuge are Upper Lake, Middle Pond and Lower Lake, fed by thermal springs.

Las Vegas room-tax revenue soars to record levels

Room-tax revenue, the primary source of income for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, climbed to record levels in the 2014 fiscal year giving the agency the happy task of figuring out what to do with a cash windfall.

Man pleads guilty in fatal beating of father

A man who beat his father to death with a baseball bat pleaded guilty Wednesday to murder with a deadly weapon.

Local bartender puts out the fireball

Worried about the Fireball recall in Scandinavian countries? Mixologist Juyoung Kang has created a house-made version of the fiery whiskey for the Blvd. Cocktail Company at The Linq.

Toddler drowns in day care goldfish pond

Authorities say it appears a toddler accidentally drowned in a New Jersey day care center’s goldfish pond.

Clusters of school bomb threats in NJ, Mass

Authorities say bomb threats made against several northern New Jersey schools may be related. Five schools in Massachusetts also received near-simulataneous bomb threats on Wednesday, the most logged by state police this year.

Here’s a first look at ‘Dumb and Dumber To’

Lloyd (Carrey) and Harry (Daniels) return to the big screen after 20 years to search for the daughter Harry never knew he had.

Things to do in Henderson Nov. 13-19, 2014

Henderson calendar highlights include the city of Henderson Stroll ‘n Roll, robot art classes and a performance by Frankie Avalon.

‘Click it or Ticket’ to start in Las Vegas Valley

Nevada drivers should plan to buckle-up as local law enforcement agencies join forces to launch the latest version of “Click it or Ticket.”

 
U.S. sailors attacked by Turkish nationalists in Istanbul

A group of Turkish ultra-nationalists attacked three U.S. sailors in Istanbul on Wednesday, shouting “Yankee go home” and trying to pull hoods over their heads in an assault condemned by the United States.

5 things to do around town

The Mob Museum, 300 Stewart Ave., is offering free admission to Nevada residents with proper identification from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday.

Blake Griffin faces battery charge in Las Vegas

Los Angeles Clippers player Blake Griffin is facing a misdemeanor battery charge in Las Vegas, court documents show.

5 players to watch in UNLV-BYU

Five players to watch when UNLV’s football team plays at Brigham Young at 4 p.m. PST Saturday.

Man struck and killed on Interstate 15

Northbound Interstate 15 between Spring Mountain Road and Sahara Avenue has reopened after a pedestrian was struck and killed Wednesday, according to the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada.

Dodgers’ Kershaw wins 3rd NL Cy Young Award

Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw was a unanimous winner for his third NL Cy Young Award after leading the majors in victories and ERA and throwing a no-hitter. Cleveland’s Corey Kluber won the AL Cy Young Award, edging Seattle’s Felix Hernandez.

 
Reid pledges to work with GOP in first remarks since election

Sen. Harry Reid struck a note of conciliation on Wednesday in his first public remarks since Democrats lost control of the U.S. Senate and he was unseated as majority leader on Election Day this past week.

Las Vegas laser, 3-D company gets $10 million equity infusion

Las Vegas-based Full Spectrum Laser LLC and subsidiary FSL3D, a laser and 3-D printer engineering and manufacturing company, has received a $10 million equity investment from Summer Street Capital III, of Buffalo, N.Y.

Literary Las Vegas: Robert Waters

Las Vegas author Robert Waters drew on years of law enforcement work to write “The Case That Would Not Close.”

 
Real hoverboard being developed, priced at $10K

Skateboarding is going airborne this fall with the launch of the first real commercially marketed hoverboard which uses magnetics to float about an inch off the ground.

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