Alphabetized streets honor black historical figures

The streets running north/south in west Las Vegas are named alphabetically from A Street to N Street. About 15 years ago, when Clark County Commissioner Lawrence Weekly was a councilman for the city of Las Vegas, he thought it was something that could be improved upon.

Lionel Sawyer law firm files bankruptcy owing $3.37 million

The historic Lionel Sawyer & Collins law firm, which went out of business at the beginning of the year, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation at the end of January.

Amid U.S. inquiries, Caesars hires top money-laundering official

Caesars Entertainment Corp., under investigation by the U.S. Treasury and a federal grand jury over alleged failures to comply with anti-money laundering law, has hired away Wal-Mart Stores Inc.’s top expert.

Pedestrian struck, killed near UNLV

A 67-year-old man was struck by a car and died near UNLV on Tuesday night, Las Vegas police said. The man was jaywalking near the intersection of Swenson Street with Twain Avenue when he was struck, according to Metro Lt. David Gordon.

Russell Wilson to attend spring training

Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson once again will make an appearance with the Texas Rangers in spring training.

Sandoval bent on funding education

He wasn’t hawking Fuller Brush products or reviving the role of Willy Loman, but dapper Gov. Brian Sandoval was certainly in salesman mode when he arrived at the Review-Journal’s doorstep.

College student’s art project shuts down highway

Blaming a school project for an hours-long traffic jam sounds about as far-fetched as blaming a dog for eating your homework.

Silva, Diaz test positive for drugs

Former UFC champ Anderson Silva’s made triumphant return with a victory over Nick Diaz was a feel-good story Saturday. The bummer came Tuesday afternoon when the Nevada Athletic Commission revealed both Silva and Diaz failed drug tests.

Jordan hangs two terrorists after ISIS hostage burned alive

Jordan has executed Sajida al-Rishawi, the Iraqi would-be suicide bomber whose release ISIS had previously requested, and another prisoner, Jordanian government spokesman Mohammad al-Momani told CNN.

Bishop Gorman’s long snapper gets scholarship to Nebraska

Jordan Ober never scored a touchdown, intercepted a pass or kicked a ball for the Gaels. But he’s one of the best long snappers in the country, and that skill earned him a scholarship to play football at Nebraska.

Macau, already reeling, faces possible total smoking ban

Out of the fire and into the furnace? After implementing a partial casino smoking ban in October, Macau is now contemplating a total prohibition on smoking in all areas of the region’s gaming market.

Charge against Ravens CB dropped

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith can concentrate on rehabbing from a foot injury this offseason now that a misdemeanor disorderly conduct charge has been dropped.

More measles cases investigated in Nevada

In addition to a confirmed case of measles associated with Valley High School, another case of the respiratory disease has been confirmed in Southern Nevada, and four other suspected cases are being watched in the state, public health officials said Tuesday.

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