You can hunt for Nessie on Google Maps now

Eighty years ago on Tuesday, a photograph was published in the Daily Mail that turned a folk story into a legend. On the anniversary, Google has allowed Street View users to explore Loch Ness for themselves.

PUC wants Switch to pay $27.7M ‘exit fee’ to leave Nevada Power

Staff with the Nevada Public Utilities Commission is recommending that the data storage company Switch pay a $27.7 million “exit fee” to leave Nevada Power and secure its own electricity on the wholesale market.

 
Southern Calif. city’s tiered water rates ruled unconstitutional

A state appeals court ruled on Monday that a southern California city’s tiered water rates, developed in an effort to combat overuse during the state’s ongoing drought, violated the state’s Constitution.

Las Vegas jobless rate holds steady at 7.2 percent

Southern Nevada’s employment indicators mostly held steady from February to March, with unemployment stalled and gains in jobs and the labor pool tracking recent trends.

 
Trial for 3 ex-band members accused in 2011 hazing death begins

Three former members of the Florida A&M University marching band went on trial on Tuesday on charges of manslaughter and felony hazing in the death of a drum major in a 2011 incident that drew attention to dangerous college hazing practices.

Interior secretary: No protection needed for bi-state greater sage grouse

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has determined that the bi-state population of greater sage grouse found along the California-Nevada border does not require the protection of the Endangered Species Act, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell announced Tuesday.

 
Three killed, homes washed away in Australia storm

A cyclonic storm battered Australia’s east coast on Tuesday killing three people, washing away houses, cutting power to more than 200,000 homes and stranding a cruise ship off the coast in mountainous seas.

Royals pitcher suspended for intentionally hitting A’s infielder with fastball

Kansas City Royals right-handed reliever Kelvin Herrera was suspended five games by Major League Baseball on Tuesday for intentionally throwing a fastball behind Oakland Athletics infielder Brett Lawrie during a testy weekend series between the 2014 playoff opponents.

How to never pay another checking overdraft fee again

Whether the overdraft charge was an innocent oversight or timing on an electronic transfer just wasn’t on your side that day, you can save yourself considerable cash if you learn how to get overdraft fees waived.

 
Survivors describe Boston bombing in penalty phase of trial

Prosecutors on Tuesday began their case to sentence convicted bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to death with an emotional gut-punch to the jury as survivors described the toll of the April 15, 2013, attack.

Centennial’s Portaro overcomes injuries to shine

Centennial’s Jake Portaro fought through injuries as a sophomore and junior. The senior middle infielder has become one of the top hitters in the Division I Sunset Region and recently signed a letter of intent with Utah.

Red Sox’s David Ortiz suspended 1 game for incident with umpire

Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz was suspended for one game and fined an undisclosed amount after an incident with umpire John Tumpane during Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Orioles.

 
That Kylie Jenner lip challenge isn’t just stupid — it’s dangerous

Teens around the world have taken to social media to post the results of their attempt to plump their lips to look more like the 17-year-old reality television star. That redness and swelling isn’t good for you, according to doctors.

Senate forwards Internet sales tax bill to Assembly

The Nevada Senate on Tuesday unanimously approved a bill intended to capture more sales tax from out-of-state retailers.

Suspect in 11 Vegas nail salon burglaries nabbed by police

Mervyn Henry, 31, was arrested Thursday morning by detectives from Metro’s Repeat Offender Program. He faces a long list of burglary charges and one count for violation of parole.

 
No charges for Chicago Uber driver who shot gunman

Authorities say no charges will be filed after a driver with ridesharing company Uber opened fire on a crowd in Chicago.

 
Fan hit by foul ball during Cubs-Pirates game leaves hospital

A fan who was hit in the head by a foul ball during Monday night’s Cubs-Pirates game has been released from the hospital, according to a statement by the Pirates.

Sandoval’s key tax bill clears state Senate

Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval’s tax proposal that would overhaul the state’s business license fees cleared one major legislative hurdle Tuesday, winning approval in the state Senate with a push from Democrats to await an unknown fate in the Assembly.

Why is the Las Vegas Valley so unwalkable?

Las Vegas, Henderson and North Las Vegas all came in toward the bottom on a list of 3,000 major cities ranked by their “walkability,” or how easy it is to walk to nearby anemities.

 
George Lucas is going to build affordable housing for 224 families

George Lucas wants to build affordable housing for 224 families in wealthy Marin County, California. The project is proposed for the same spot where the Star Wars creator once wanted to build a new production studio. He withdrew that plan in 2012 after area residents voiced strong opposition.

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