Police: Drunk Washoe deputy threatened helicopter with gun

A 41-year-old Washoe County sheriff’s deputy has been arrested in Spanish Springs after police say he was firing a gun while drunk and threatened to shoot at a sheriff’s helicopter.

Uber faces off with Nevada taxi industry in court

A divided panel of the Nevada Supreme Court said Monday that a legal battle between ride-sharing company Uber and the state’s taxi industry should be heard in Washoe District Court.

Police seek driver who struck, killed man pushing child in stroller

A man died along a busy stretch of South Rainbow Boulevard on Monday, and Las Vegas police were looking for the driver they said struck him while he pushed a toddler in a stroller.

Bill Cosby shows canceled in Washington, Connecticut

Embattled comedian Bill Cosby’s show in Yakima, Washington state, has been canceled, venue organizers said Monday, in the latest of several cancellations following decades-old sexual assault allegations that have surfaced in recent weeks.

As Japan gambling bill dies, South Korea holds winning hand

TOKYO/SEOUL — South Korea looks like the consolation prize as Japan’s $15 billion casino dream fades, a setback for companies such as Las Vegas Sands Corp. that envisioned a new gaming hub rivaling Las Vegas in 2020.

Assembly Republicans to choose new speaker next week

It will be another week before Assembly Republicans choose a new speaker designate following the announcement Sunday by Sparks lawmaker Ira Hansen that he was stepping down from the post because of controversial statements he made while a columnist for the Sparks Daily Tribune.

Dogs rescued from North Las Vegas fire available for adoption

After almost two months in The Animal Foundation’s care, some of the dogs rescued from a North Las Vegas fire that killed more than three dozen other dogs are ready to be placed in new homes.

 
Okla. students walk out of class in protest over bullied rape victims

Hundreds of students at an Oklahoma high school walked out of classes on Monday to protest what they said was a failure by school administrators to take care of three girls who have accused a male classmate of sexually assaulting them.

Man admits to killing Las Vegas woman, four others

One of two registered sex offenders charged with raping and killing four California women confessed to a police detective after his arrest earlier this year, testimony from a grand jury transcript unsealed Monday revealed.

Atlantic City casino profits up in 3rd quarter

ATLANTIC CITY — Atlantic City’s casino industry saw its operating profits rise in the third quarter of this year, helped by Internet gambling money and the absence of large losses racked up last year by weaker casinos.

 
9-month-old girl accidentally shot in NYC home

Police have arrested the parents of a 9-month-old girl who was hospitalized after she was accidentally shot inside her home in New York City.

 
Teens punished for dumping urine on autistic classmate

Three teens who admitted to dumping urine, tobacco and spit on a 15-year-old autistic classmate during an ice bucket prank have been ordered to do community service and write apology letters to the victim and his family.

Caesars calls latest default notice ‘meritless’

Caesars Entertainment Corp., which has been embroiled in debt reduction talks with its lenders, said Monday one of its banks had filed a notice of default against the casino operator.

 
Video of Cleveland officer shooting boy is ‘clear,’ police say

A Cleveland officer was less than 10 feet away when he fatally shot a 12-year-old boy carrying a pellet gun near a playground, and video of the shooting is clear about what happened, police said Monday.

Browns investigating brawl involving Johnny Manziel

Cleveland Browns general manager Ray Farmer said Monday that the team is investigating reports of a fight that took place at an upscale apartment in downtown Cleveland on Friday night that involved rookie quarterback Johnny Manziel.

Texas company reaches deal to acquire KLAS-TV, Channel 8

Texas-based Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc. has announced it had reached a deal to acquire Las Vegas’ CBS affiliate from Virginia-based Landmark Media Enterprises LLC.

12-year-old Utah girl killed in accidental shooting

A 12-year-old girl died Sunday after she was accidentally shot by a younger sibling at their home in Kaysville, investigators said.

Smashing Pumpkins coming to Vegas Dec. 13

Alt-rockers The Smashing Pumpkins are only playing seven cities on their upcoming world tour, and Las Vegas is one of them.

Northern valley locations offering community assistance for the holidays

The days are shorter, the leaves are falling, and there’s an extra chill in the air. For many, it is a sign that Thanksgiving is just around the corner — a time for family and friends to gather, feast and count their blessings. Others aren’t so lucky as they struggle to make ends meet.

A look back at NFL Week 12

Tom Brady, playing on the 14th anniversary of his first NFL snap, handled the top-ranked defense in the NFL and led the New England Patriots to their seventh straight win, a 34-9 rout of the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Here’s a look at NFL Week 12.

Father killed infant son by crushing him, police say

The infant who died last week was crushed when his 6 foot, 255 pound father pressed his knees onto him because he wouldn’t stop being “fussy,” according to an arrest report released Monday.

Cop who fatally shot Ferguson teen is now married

The police officer who fatally shot an unarmed 18-year-old in Ferguson, Missouri, setting off weeks of ongoing protests, has gotten married.

Latest trend in Las Vegas is boutique hotels

Boutique hotels have been sprouting up across the Las Vegas Valley and there could be more soon.

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