Motorcycle crash slows traffic near Nellis and Harmon

A motorcyclist was hospitalized Wednesday after a crash that is slowing traffic near the intersection of Nellis Boulevard and Harmon Avenue, Las Vegas police said.

Wash. first-grader denied lunch with no explanation

The only thing 7-year-old Xavier loves more than his math homework are his fruits and veggies. But Xavier’s parents say they’re concerned because in mid-October, the first-grader was denied school lunch at Cascade View Elementary.

Tivoli Village’s new phase underway; nearby mall project stalled

Eager shoppers may be wondering when more retail is coming to the area near Tivoli Village and Boca Park. Since it was announced in early 2011, nearby Las Vegas Renaissance has yet to break ground.

 
Peruvians drink to their health with frog juice

Suffering from stress? Not feeling sexy? High in the Andean mountains, some locals believe putting frogs in a blender is the answer.

Seahawks’ Lynch fined $100K for not talking to media

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch has been $100,000 for not talking to the media following Sunday’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

 
Consumer group lists ‘10 Worst Toys’ this holiday season

A plastic battle hammer for 3-year-olds, a glow-in-the-dark bow and arrow set and a pencil that doubles as a slingshot are on the short list of the most dangerous children’s toys this holiday season.

Nevada public employee retirement rate hike advances

The board of the state Public Employees Retirement System on Wednesday accepted a report that will result in contribution rates for regular workers increasing to 28 percent on July 1, 2015.

 
JetBlue adds checked bag fee to new airfare class

JetBlue Airways announced Wednesday that it will charge certain customers for their first checked bag, yielding to pressure from analysts who criticized the airline for not adding fees in step with other carriers.

Woman gets 4 to 10 years for cab attack

A woman who admitted to assaulting a cab driver while he was driving, stealing his cab and crashing it into other vehicles was sentenced Wednesday to 4 to 10 years in prison.

5 things that can make your Thanksgiving easier

One of the challenges with cooking Thanksgiving dinner on the big day is getting all the dishes out on time and at the right temperature. Part of the problem is relying too much on the oven.

Lawyers ready for trial in Sparks trespasser killing case

Lawyers on both sides of a case that has brought attention to Nevada’s stand-your-ground law told a judge Wednesday they are ready for a January trial for a man charged with murder in the shooting of an unarmed trespasser.

Divisions, diversions complicate Nevada tax talk

If you thought the overwhelming defeat of the Education Initiative Nov. 4 was the end of tax talk in Nevada, you couldn’t be more wrong. If anything, the election results were the start of a larger discussion.

 
Aggressive groundhog attacks New Hampshire man

A New Hampshire man says he was working in his garage when a groundhog he had seen in his backyard charged at him.

 
Model Janice Dickinson claims she was raped by Cosby

Attorney Martin Singer is disputing the claim made by former model Janice Dickinson that she was raped by Bill Cosby in 1982.

5 ways your HR department can ruin your finances

Your human resources department carries huge responsibilities with major legal and financial implications. While most HR departments have proper practices and procedures in place to reduce their liability, that doesn’t stop them from making mistakes. The consequences of these mistakes can be far-reaching and can impact your finances greatly.

Bally shareholders approve $5.1 billion buyout

Bally Technologies shareholders approved the company’s $5.1 billion buyout by lottery giant Scientific Games Corp.

 
Chris Hemsworth is People’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’

People magazine has named Chris Hemsworth the “Sexiest Man Alive” of 2014, cheering the Australian actor’s rise as hammer-wielding, bone fide hunk in the “Thor” films.

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