Nevada lawmakers given $6.3 billion revenue projection to work with

Nevada’s Economic Forum on Friday projected $6.3 billion in general fund tax revenue for the upcoming two-year budget cycle, a figure that legislators must use to finish the state’s budget.

B.B. King in hospice at Las Vegas home

Blues legend B.B. King told fans through his website: “I am in home hospice care at my residence in Las Vegas. Thanks to all for your well wishes and prayers.”

 
Detroit prosecutor resigns after controversial Facebook post

A Detroit prosecutor who said on Facebook that people involved in Baltimore rioting should be shot has resigned, after her comments ignited fierce criticism, the prosecutor’s office said on Friday.

Fire closes Chili’s, customers not charged for meals

It wasn’t sizzling fajitas that had firefighters responding to a blaze at a south valley Chili’s on Friday, the Clark County Fire Department said. The department responded to a dumpster fire that spread to the building at 7530 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

 
Iowa declared state of emergency as bird flu spreads

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad declared a state of emergency on Friday due to a rapidly expanding avian flu outbreak, saying the entire state was at risk from the spread of the disease.

New research says bullying is so much more than physical

New research has found that children who are bullied are more likely to develop social and mental health problems in adulthood than children who are physically abused.

Cosmic rays, not aliens, may thwart mission to Mars

It may not be space debris, errant asteroids or even malevolent aliens that thwart astronauts on any mission to Mars. It may be the ubiquitous galactic cosmic rays.

Top 5 moments in Mayweather’s career

There are many great moments in Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s career. He has dominated several weight classes and has yet to taste defeat.

Las Vegas man falls to his death at Grand Canyon

A Las Vegas man visiting the Grand Canyon with his family fell to his death Thursday afternoon, according to the National Park Service.

Man’s leg found in garbage, sues hospital

A Florida man is suing a hospital for emotional distress, saying his leg was amputated and thrown in the garbage with his name tag still attached.

Armed, suicidal man caused closure of I-15, Las Vegas Blvd.

Authorities briefly shut down northbound Interstate 15 and Las Vegas Boulevard in the south valley Friday afternoon while they arrested a man they said was armed and suicidal.

Here’s what you need to know about the MayPac fight

After six years of backs-and-forths, the fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao is finally happening at the MGM Saturday night.

Top 5 moments in Manny Pacquiao’s career

Manny Pacquiao’s career has so many highlights that it’s tough to boil it down to just five greatest moments.

Chicago Bears player pleads guilty to DWI

Chicago Bears defensive tackle Jeremiah Ratliff was given one year of probation after pleading guilty to a DWI charge.

 
Trial brings out more details on gunman in Colo. theater shooting

Harrowing accounts from survivors dominated the first week of Colorado’s movie theater massacre trial, but amid the tears a much more detailed picture emerged of gunman James Holmes, his personal life and his deadly plan.

Free Comic Book Day is this Saturday

“This is the big event for the year and it just keeps getting bigger,” said Ralph Mathieu, owner of Alternate Reality Comics, 4110 S. Maryland Parkway. “There are a lot of great books this year.”

Woman is full of life even if she is allergic to it

The cracker or the bite of ice cream — Brynn Duncan still isn’t sure which one sent her into anaphylactic shock that day. Her food allergies change so frequently, keeping track is almost pointless.

Businessman goes from ski slopes to Golden Arches

James Vance went from the ski slopes to the Golden Arches and hasn’t looked back. Vance, 48, owns eight McDonald’s franchises in Southern Nevada, but it’s not a career Vance envisioned when he was younger. He owned a ski shop before embarking on a career with McDonald’s.

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