Forest Service will hear objections to Incline Lake plan

The Forest Service will review plans to return a former private lake overlooking Lake Tahoe to a natural meadow with wetlands over the objections of Nevada wildlife officials who say it could be a premier trout fishery.

Political Eye: Marijuana could equal tax revenue for Nevada

There could be gold in cannabis in terms of tax revenue if Nevada voters in 2016 ultimately approve the recreational use of marijuana for adults, based on estimates for Oregon and Alaska.

N.H. teen hits 100 mph driving wrong way on highway

New Hampshire authorities say a teen driving in the wrong lanes of Interstate 93 at speeds of more than 100 mph traveled about 35 miles before troopers used spike strips to stop her car.

 
DEA investigates 3 NFL medical staffs after Sunday games

Federal drug enforcement agents showed up unannounced Sunday to check at least three visiting NFL teams’ medical staffs as part of an investigation into former players’ claims that teams mishandled prescription drugs.

‘Super-sealing’ in federal court has new name, same result

At the federal courthouse, officials say they have no plans to change a long-running practice that allows the government to file court papers in total secrecy. But they are changing one thing — the name.

Chinese mob linked to World Cup betting ring bust in Las Vegas

A reputed ranking member of an Asian crime syndicate has been tied to the alleged World Cup betting ring raided this summer at Caesars Palace, according to evidence seized by the FBI.

UNLV men’s soccer wins WAC title, gains NCAA berth

The UNLV men’s soccer team captured its first NCAA Tournament berth since 1988 by virture of its victory over Cal State Bakersfield in the Western Athletic Conference tournament title match Sunday in Seattle.

Jillettes honored at Opportunity Village gala

Penn and Emily Jillette were honored Nov. 8 during the Camelot-themed fundraiser at Opportunity Village’s Magical Forest.

Coroner identifies man found shot to death on Saturday

The man who Las Vegas police said may have accidentally shot and killed himself at a northwest apartment complex was identified by the Clark County coroner’s office on Sunday.

Harvick claims 1st Sprint Cup title with Homestead win

NASCAR’s new championship format gave Kevin Harvick his long sought-after first Sprint Cup title, as he capped a magical first season at Stewart-Haas Racing with a victory at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Wolfson gives more scrutiny to potential death penalty cases

Before District Attorney Steve Wolfson took office in 2012, Clark County had more pending death penalty cases per capita than any other urban county in the United States.

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