Half of Kentucky’s team just declared for the NBA draft

It took six months for Kentucky to lose its first basketball game during the 2014-15 season. Five days later, the Wildcats lost seven players from the roster to the NBA draft.

Man shot 5 times by stranger, survives

Three weeks ago, a man was shot multiple times near downtown Topeka, Kan., at SW 6th and Taylor. He had surgery and survived. Now, he is sharing his story as Topeka Police continue to search for the shooter.

Nevada public lands bill amended in Assembly

A bill that sought to challenge federal control of Nevada’s public lands was amended in its entirety Thursday to deal with the issue of federal versus local law enforcement jurisdiction on land managed by federal agencies.

TV Timeout: Masters takes the spotlight

Masters’ coverage may corner the amens this weekend, but don’t let visions of azaleas, camellias, dogwoods and those green jackets prevent you from catching a few innings of the Red Sox and Yankees playing in the Bronx.

NFL legend Deion Sanders called out his son on Twitter

Parents who feel daunted by social media, take note. Former professional football player Deion Sanders showed how it’s done this week on Twitter.

Net worths of Bubba Watson, Rory McIlroy and other 2015 Masters golfers

The 79th Masters is underway. One of the most prestigious sporting events in the world, this invitation-only tournament features the best golfers from around the world who compete for a coveted green jacket and the title as a top golfer.

 
Defendant kills judge, 2 others in Italian courthouse

A trial defendant shot dead a judge and two others on Thursday on a rampage through a Milan courthouse, casting a harsh spotlight on public security measures that Italy tightened earlier this year.

Broadcasters show opens in Las Vegas on Saturday

The National Association of Broadcasters Show kicks off in Las Vegas on Saturday, bringing nearly 100,000 media professionals, entertainment industry leaders and zombies to the valley.

California’s rental struggles helping Las Vegas

Southern Nevada didn’t stand out on a new list of the nation’s best and worst rental markets. But California did, and that has implications for the Las Vegas Valley’s housing economy.

Armed store owner stops robbery

The two men burst into the York, Penn., store in broad daylight on Easter Sunday, one armed with a gun, and the other a knife.

DA pushes ‘victims’ rights bill,’ defense lawyers call it ‘piece of trash’

If enacted, a law being proposed by Clark County’s top prosecutor would allow prosecutors to present hearsay at a preliminary hearing or to a grand jury, meaning victims would not have to testify or be subject to cross examination. But defense lawyers called the bill “a piece of trash.”

Can Vlade Divac save the Sacramento Kings?

Vlade Divac, best known for his dramatic flops despite a solid NBA career, now appears to be the man charged with rescuing the Sacramento Kings for themselves. As vice president of basketball and franchise operations, Divac appears to be the man in charge of personnel for the beleaguered franchise.

 
How the Aaron Hernandez case almost ended in mistrial

The judge in former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez’s murder trial on Thursday reprimanded a local television station after two jurors reported being followed by one of its trucks, warning the incident could have led to a mistrial.

Robert Durst pleads not guilty to firearms charges

Robert Durst, the real estate scion awaiting extradition to California to face a murder charge, pleaded not guilty in Louisiana state court on Thursday to firearms offenses stemming from his arrest last month in New Orleans.

Derby hopefuls need to run well at Arkansas Derby

American Pharoah is a heavy favorite to win the last big prep race for the Kentucky Derby. But plenty of other horses need to run well at Oaklawn Park on Saturday if they want to run for the roses at Churchill Downs.

Coroner IDs pedestrian struck, killed by car

A man who died after being hit by a car while crossing Jones Boulevard on Wednesday has been identified by the Clark County coroner’s office as James Buecker, 63, of Las Vegas.

New chief of staff for Reid

U.S. Sen. Harry Reid on Thursday announced a new chief of staff as the Nevada Democrat seeks to complete his final term in Congress.

North Korea fires 2 missiles into ocean as US defense secretary arrives

North Korea has fired two surface-to-air missiles off its west coast, South Korea said on Thursday, with the latest in a string of short-range firings by the North coming shortly before the U.S. defense secretary arrived in the region.

Email controversy hurting Clinton in latest presidential poll

Democrat Hillary Clinton has slipped against leading 2016 Republican candidates in Colorado, Iowa and Virginia, according to a poll released on Thursday that cited damage from the furor over the former secretary of state’s emails.

NBA scout: UNLV’s Vaughn a long shot to be drafted in first round

On Wednesday, almost two months after a knee injury ended his season, UNLV shooting guard Rashad Vaughn officially declared for the NBA Draft. Projections place him somewhere in the second round, but one scout says Vaughn could move into the first round with impressive pre-draft workouts.

Wisc. man accused of trying to support ISIS group

A Wisconsin man has been charged with trying to provide support for the Islamic State militant group, the U.S Justice Department said on Thursday.

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