4 new events added for 2018 Winter Olympics

Four new events in curling, speed skating, downhill skiing and snowboarding have been added to the program for the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang.

 
Did escaped NY convicted killers have help from the inside?

An employee at the Clinton Correctional Facility in New York is being questioned as a possible accomplice in the escape of two convicted killers over the weekend, a law enforcement source briefed on the investigation confirmed to CNN.

Hellmuth in hunt for WSOP bracelet No. 14

Phil Hellmuth is one of 12 players remaining in the World Series of Poker’s $10,000 buy-in Razz Championship and will try for his record 14th bracelet Monday.

Restaurant Week to aid Three Square food bank

Since 2007, Restaurant Week has brought in nearly $1 million to Three Square food bank. This year, the event that brings foodies together to help feed the hungry is shifting from two weeklong events in the spring and fall to one 12-day event in the summer.

 
Former S.C. cop indicted in killing of black man

A white former police officer accused of fatally shooting a black man in the back as he ran from a traffic stop in South Carolina was indicted by a grand jury on a murder charge on Monday, a prosecutor said.

Vegas Fringe cooks up eclectic buffet of local theater

Now in its sixth year, Vegas Fringe Festival serves up 10 productions — new and established works performed in 90 minutes or less — over two weekends at Las Vegas Little Theatre.

Truck carrying dozens of kids drops off cliff in Peru, 17 people dead

A dump truck crammed with dozens of school children dropped from a cliff in the Peruvian Andes as it returned from festivities in a highland province, killing 17 people – mostly children – and injuring 54, a local governor said.

Winners in the legislative game of endurance

In the Nevada Legislature, patience and resolve are keys to getting your bills heard — and sometimes even passed.

 
Rally planned against Texas cop seen in pool party video

A rally is planned for Monday in the Dallas-area city of McKinney calling for the firing of the police officer seen in a viral video throwing a bathing suit-clad teenage girl to the ground and pointing his pistol at other youths at a pool party.

Old Becomes New

A table is just a table to some, but to others it is a symbol of the future health of the planet and humans in general. From the woven rug on the cement slab to the stylish Adirondack chair on the patio, going green outside is easier than ever as consumers push for more environmentally friendly outdoor furniture.

Officer deaths lead to pension change for public employees killed on duty

The families of public employees who die on the job will get better benefits, regardless of the duration of their employment, thanks to a legislative amendment driven by the families of Las Vegas police officers who were gunned down during a shooting rampage last year.

Vigilante crosswalk crops up continually in neighborhood

​One might call Aleasha Billing your typical teen. In 2011, she was walking to a friend’s house the night after Thanksgiving. She was crossing Lone Mountain Road near El Capitan Way when a vehicle struck her.

Concierge doctors aim to address Southern Nevada patient complaints

Medicine might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of services provided by a concierge, especially in Las Vegas where the right people can open the ritziest doors and lift the most exclusive velvet ropes.

 
Oscar Pistorius to be released on parole in August

South African athlete Oscar Pistorius will be released on parole on Aug. 21 after serving 10 months of a five-year sentence for culpable homicide of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, authorities said.

Process of developing regulations for Uber, others on the table this week

Ask prospective Uber customers when they’d like to see the ride-hailing smartphone application system in operation in Southern Nevada and they’ll say, “as soon as I can slide into that open car seat.” Ask representatives of Uber the same question and they’ll optimistically say July 1.