Man with self-inflicted stab wound found near wedding chapel

Las Vegas police responded to a stabbing on Las Vegas Boulevard on Tuesday afternoon. Officers were dispatched to the High Hat Regency Motel, 1300 Las Vegas Blvd. South, across the street from A Little White Wedding Chapel and south of Charleston Boulevard.

Sandoval’s business tax advances to Senate floor

Gov. Brian Sandoval’s plan to raise hundreds of millions of dollars for education by tying state business license fees to gross receipts was approved Tuesday by a Senate committee on a party-line vote.

Top reasons couples divorce — and what you can do to head it off

Certain life events can crack a marriage, from illness to job changes, infidelity to childbirth. And when babies grow up and leave the nest, it creates another stress-inducing shock to marriage, according to Time Inc. Network’s health.com.

Palo Verde’s Dressler looks to play in college

Grant Dressler went from being a role player as a junior to the Panthers’ leading scorer this past season, and the 6-foot-7-inch late bloomer now is in line to continue his playing career at the next level. He is being recruited by Sacramento State, American, Eastern Washington and Maine.

Hang gliding instructor had no permit in fatal crash, BLM says

A hang gliding instructor killed along with an 11-year-old boy in a crash near Jean on Friday did not have a permit to operate on the federal land where the aircraft went down, according to the Bureau of Land Management.

Bo Ryan declares college basketball’s death premature

“We have a doggone good game,” the Wisconsin coach says before the Final Four. But many critics are frustrated with low scores, inconsistent whistles and micromanaging from the sidelines.

Public lands takeover bill draws Bundy crowd but is doomed

Bunkerville rancher Cliven Bundy and about 100 supporters of a bill challenging federal control of Nevada public lands descended on the capital Wednesday to support the measure but it will all be for naught.

Average MLB salary to top $4M this season

The average Major League Baseball salary will cross the $4 million threshold when the regular season begins next week.

Sahara at Sloan reopens; Metro seeks driver

The intersection of Sahara Avenue and Sloan Lane has reopened after a rollover crash, according to Metro.

Amaya Gaming hopes to launch PokerStars site in New Jersey

Canada-based Amaya Gaming, which spent $4.9 billion to acquire PokerStars last year, said Tuesday it hopes to launch an American-based PokerStars site in New Jersey by the fall.

Teen saves kids after family boat trip turns deadly

A family fishing trip turned tragic Saturday, leaving 41-year-old Terry O’Keefe, Jr. dead and 30-year-old Jonie Morgan missing and presumed drowned. But the three children who were out with them survived thanks to a selfless teenager.

Heck, school officials address Nevada doctor shortage

Congressman Joe Heck and Southern Nevada medical school officials gathered Tuesday to tout the importance of creating or expanding residency programs to give doctors-in-training more opportunities in hospitals and clinics in Nevada.

How Obama benefits from your tax refund

With tax season in full swing, many taxpayers are filing returns with high hopes of receiving a fat tax refund in the coming weeks. When expanding the lens to include the big picture, however, it becomes clear that a $1,000 or more refund is not great for your finances after all.

Follow the bouncing meatball …

Readers are confident they know where to find the best meatballs in the valley.

Interblock Gaming selects president for North American division

Slovenia-based gaming equipment provider Interblock Gaming has named Rob Bone as president of the company’s North America division where he will oversee sales and strategies in the U.S. and Canada.

 
Ancient eye infection potion kills superbug MRSA, research shows

It might sound like a really old wives’ tale, but a thousand-year-old Anglo-Saxon potion for eye infections may hold the key to wiping out the modern-day superbug MRSA, according to new research.

Scientific Games to provide 5,000 video lottery terminals to Greece

Las Vegas-based Scientific Games Corp. said Tuesday it signed a deal with the company that manages the lottery in Greece and will provide 5,000 slot machine-like video lottery terminals to the country’s gaming market.

Small Plates: Passover cookbook

Here’s a Seder Plate Salad recipe from “The New Passover Menu” by Paula Shoyer.

 
2 dead in shooting at Fresno medical building

A gunman walked into a medical office in Fresno, California, and opened fire on Tuesday, killing a woman believed to be his wife or girlfriend before shooting himself to death in a murder-suicide, police said.

 
YouTube star Michelle Phan launches online network in US, UK

YouTube pioneer Michelle Phan, who built a business empire around her popular makeup tutorials, on Tuesday debuted a global online network devoted to beauty, fashion and lifestyle that features original series by her and other creators.

Report: Suspect in LA arson seen on surveillance video

A suspect who sparked a massive arson fire last year that gutted a multi-story apartment complex under construction in Los Angeles was captured on surveillance tape reviewed by authorities, the Los Angeles Times reported on Monday.

5 movies about aliens for earthlings

While most people associated March with basketball madness, others look forward to “Extraterrestrial Abductions Day,” which has already passed (March 20). But if you’re still on earth, here’s some good flicks to get your alien fix.

You can now trade in most smartphones for iPhone credit

Are you tired of your Android, BlackBerry or Windows Phone? Do you have iPhone envy? Then Apple has a deal for you! You can now trade in your non-iPhone smartphone at an Apple Store for a credit toward a new iPhone. Previously, Apple only accepted iPhones as trade-ins.

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