Woman injured Monday in Strip crash dies

A woman hit by a party bus this week on the Strip has died, Las Vegas police said Wednesday.

Veteran looks for stolen prosthetic hand

According to KPHO, Sean Williams took a chance when he went into Walmart Monday afternoon. He left his backpack in his truck despite his better judgment.

 
Dan Bilzerian arrested on Clark County bomb-making warrant

Actor and poker player Dan Bilzerian was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on a warrant out of Clark County for possession of bomb-making materials.

20 things you should do with your money before 2015

The new year is right around the corner, and right now, many people are thinking about their 2015 resolutions. But you don’t have to wait until January 1 to get your personal finances on track; there are plenty of smart things to do with your money before the end of the year.

Here are the 10 best places to work

What makes a company great to work for? Good pay and benefits don’t hurt. But when it comes down to it, employees said it’s office culture and great colleagues that make these companies satisfying places to work.

Ala. woman convicted in family sex ring case

The conviction Wednesday of an Alabama woman accused of being part of an incestuous sex ring provided graphic evidence about horrendous child molestation, but left this question: What happened to a young victim who is missing and presumed dead?

Sanchez named finalist for national coach of year honor

Tony Sanchez, who led Bishop Gorman High School to an undefeated season and its sixth consecutive state championship, is one of six finalists for the U.S. Army All-American Bowl national coach of the year

Bengals coach calls Manziel ‘a midget,’ then apologizes

Cincinnati Bengals coach Marvin Lewis apologized Monday after calling Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel “a midget” during a radio interview earlier in the day.

 
Could you pass the US citizenship test? — QUIZ

Students in nine states may soon be required to pass the U.S. citizenship test to graduate high school. Could you pass it?

Letterman leaves ‘Late Show’ May 20

CBS and Letterman’s production company announced the exit date on Wednesday. Letterman said earlier this year he was retiring after more than 30 years as a late-night host, and the network later named Stephen Colbert of Comedy Central as his replacement.

Utah troopers ‘chauffeur’ 87-year-old Nevada woman to see ill son

Helen “Skeeter” Smith got a phone call that her son was gravely ill in the hospital. So the 87-year-old hopped in her car in southern Nevada on Friday, jumped on Interstate 15 and headed north to Ogden, Utah.

 
10 findings from CIA interrogation program report

Here are 10 major findings from the newly released summary of the Senate Intelligence Committee report on the CIA’s detention and interrogation program.

Long past time to fire the torture judge

Meet Jay S. Bybee, currently a judge of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Back in 2001, Bybee was an appointee of the George W. Bush administration to an obscure but critical job heading up the Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel.

 
NFL owners approve new personal conduct policy

NFL owners unanimously passed a stricter personal-conduct policy proposed by commissioner Roger Goodell on Wednesday.

Arizonan sentenced in wife’s beating death

A mentally troubled Lake Havasu City, Ariz., man who pleaded no contest in the beating death of his wife was sentenced to 20 years in prison Tuesday.

Donation drop-offs: Where to go this holiday season

Southern Nevada residents and organizations are seeking toy and food donations for valley residents in need. A sampling of events is included below. Additional events can be posted on View’s Facebook page at facebook.com/viewnewspapers.

Nevada fishing report, Dec. 11, 2014

LAKE MEAD — Fishing is hot for those anglers willing to brave the morning chill. Those making it out at first light have reported good fishing for striped bass. The action also is good at dusk and for about two hours after. The areas near Boulder Harbor and past the beaches have produced well. Birds in the area can be an indicator as to where the fish are coming closer to the surface to feed on shad. Netting shad for bait has not been a problem for those heading into Vegas Wash.

Coroner: Man found dead in dumpster died of natural causes

The Clark County coroner’s office has ruled that an elderly man whose body was found in an apartment complex dumpster in early November died of natural causes.

‘It’s a Fairy Tale Christmas’ at Henderson WinterFest

It’s a two-for-one deal as fairy tales — and holiday wishes — come true this weekend at Henderson’s annual WinterFest, which features a tree-lighting, a light parade, music and dance performances and more. A free Thursday night concert by the Henderson Symphony Orchestra precedes the festivities.

Atlantic City to slash bond deal, sell casino tax liens

Atlantic City is expected to slash a bond sale by 71 percent to $40 million because the multitude of uncertainties facing the city have made it difficult to borrow, a city official told Reuters on Wednesday.

Only-in-Vegas gifts sure to delight

Only a few days left to find that special gift unique to Las Vegas. What now?

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