Seahawks’ Richard Sherman is a new dad

Seattle Seahawks All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman’s girlfriend, Ashley Moss, gave birth to the couple’s first child Thursday morning.

SBA to host ‘matchmaking’ event in Las Vegas

The U.S. Small Business Association will host a “matchmaking” event in Las Vegas to help local small businesses connect with federal and commercial supply chain opportunities.

Election not end of CCSD support staff union dispute

Thousands of Clark County School District support staff backed Teamsters Local 14 over their current union in a Tuesday election, but whether the workers will get new representation at the bargaining table remains in question.

 
Taiwan pilot called hero for steering plane away from buildings

Taipei’s mayor hailed the pilot of a crashed TransAsia Airways plane a hero on Thursday for narrowly avoiding buildings and ditching the stalled aircraft in a river, likely averting a worse disaster.

Amid extortion probe, will Assemblyman Edwards be recalled?

Republican Assemblyman Chris Edwards, the possible victim of an alleged extortion attempt, is facing the potential prospect of a recall launched by Mesquite residents.

 
Suge Knight back in jail after hospital stay

Former rap mogul Marion “Suge” Knight is out of the hospital and back in law enforcement custody, where he’s being held for his part in a deadly hit-and-run last week in Compton, California.

Here are 5 common vaccine myths and the facts

With dozens of measles cases popping up in the United States, Americans are buzzing about vaccines once more — and some old fearful myths are resurfacing.

Ghost writing: Paranormal investigator Zak Bagans goes beyond spirit encounters in book

When things go bump in the night, most people shrink back in fear. Summerlin resident Zak Bagans is more apt to run toward the sound to determine its source. Bagans, 37, is the lead investigator on “Ghost Adventures,” a reality series recently picked up by the Travel Channel for two more seasons. He’s also released his second book, “I am Haunted: Living Life Through the Dead.”

Artist uses small, found objects as her medium

It’s one thing to pick up a piece of garbage and toss it into the nearest trash can. It’s another thing to look at the trash, ponder its innate and strange beauty and decide to incorporate it into a piece of art.

Students to blast off into space and science fields

Students at the College of Southern Nevada’s Charleston campus will have a chance to venture into research-driven fields with help from a grant aimed at increasing interest in Nevada’s future space- and science-related industries.

Newsmakers, Feb. 5-11, 2015

The Clean Energy Project has named Jennifer Taylor its new executive director. She took over for longtime founding executive director Lydia Ball on Feb. 1. Ball will continue with the organization in an executive consulting role. Taylor spent nearly 20 years as an environmental and construction defect attorney.

Numerous groups available for northern-area residents

Interested in learning about the universe, sharpening your public speaking skills or diving into creative writing? There’s a group for that.

Vegas NHL advocates backing away from ‘Nevada’ team name

Members of the prospective ownership group seeking an NHL franchise for the MGM Resorts/AEG arena quickly backed away Wednesday from a comment that Las Vegas might not be part of official team name.

Free market fills your tank; government empties it

Surely you’ve heard the cliché, “You’ve got to break a few eggs to make an omelet.” It perfectly explains how many on the left side of the political spectrum can reconcile their latest policy conflict: Obamacare vs. low gas prices.

EDITORIAL: More terrible tax policy from Obama

When President Barack Obama starts talking about “loopholes,” it means he wants more spending money at the expense of economic growth.

Poet McKuen’s early days trace to Nevada

The death of poet, songwriter and singer Rod McKuen at 81 on Jan. 29 was worldwide news, but because he lived in so many places, his Nevada days didn’t get prominent mention in his obituaries.

Focused Liberty whips Canyon Springs

Liberty girls basketball coach Chad Kapanui gave his players one simple message before Wednesday afternoon’s game against Canyon Springs.

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