Limo, taxi operators seek answers on new 3 percent tax

Some taxi and limo operators sought clarity on Thursday on how the state Taxation Department would collect a new 3 percent tax and whether they could pass it on to their customers through a tariff modification.

Fatal stabbing victim identified as 50-year-old man

A man found stabbed to death on a central valley street early Wednesday morning has been identified by the Clark County coroner’s office.

Rice’s reach exceeds genre

“Night Stalker” author Jeff Rice probably would have appreciated a little more mystery associated with his July 1 death in Las Vegas. When you live in a creative world riddled with blood suckers and neck crushers, an ordinary death seems just a little tame.

Participation trophies not doing kids any harm

James Harrison on Monday made national news for something other than trying to add depth behind younger outside linebackers in Pittsburgh, writing on an Instagram post that he was taking away the participation trophies until his boys “EARN a real trophy.” The majority of responses that followed were as predictable as they were shortsighted.

At 56, John McEnroe believes he can beat Serena Williams

Appearing on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” Wednesday, 56-year-old John McEnroe said he thinks he could beat Serena Williams today if the two tennis greats played a serious match against each other.

 
Inmate indicted for escape from New York prison

Inmate David Sweat, who pulled off an elaborate escape from an upstate New York prison in early June, has been indicted on two counts of escape in the third degree and a count of promoting prison contraband, Clinton County District Attorney Andrew Wylie said Thursday.

 
Owner of ‘Goonies’ house closes it to visitors after being overrun

The owner of a prominent Astoria, Oregon, home featured in the popular movie “The Goonies” has been overwhelmed by a flood of visitors, which, according to a city councilor, has grown to as many as 1,500 people in a single day.

Giants QB Eli Manning says one of his centers stinks, literally

If we didn’t know any better, we’d think it was Bad Comedian Eli Manning talking and not New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning when he spoke recently about the personal hygiene perils of being under center.

Security guard stabbed during clash at Savers store

A suspected shoplifter stabbed a security guard several times during a confrontation at a central valley Savers on Thursday, according to Las Vegas police.

Thousands attend funeral for slain Carson City cop

Several thousand mourners, many in uniform from law enforcement agencies from around the country, gathered here on Thursday to pay respects to Carson City Sheriff’s Deputy Carl Howell, killed while responding to a domestic violence incident Saturday.

Review-Journal wins nine awards in annual journalism contest

The Las Vegas Review-Journal earned nine awards in the 2015 Best of the West contest, an annual competition that recognizes journalistic achievement among more than 50 news outlets in 14 states. Over 900 entries were submitted in 26 categories.

Casino companies would pay $131M to leave Nevada Power

Nevada Public Utilities Commission staff has estimated that it would cost three major Las Vegas gaming companies nearly $131 million to “exit” Nevada Power Co. as customers and buy their electricity on the open market.

 
Hurricane Danny is the first Atlantic hurricane of the season

It took a while, but the first Atlantic hurricane of the year has arrived. A relatively compact Danny strengthened to a Category 1 hurricane on Thursday morning, still more than 1,000 miles east of the eastern Caribbean islands.

2015 Legacy Football Capsule

Things didn’t always go smoothly for the Longhorns in Isola’s first season, as the squad endured a pair of three-game losing streaks.

2015 Foothill Football Capsule

Redmond expects offense to be the team’s strength, led by returning quarterback Mueller and what the coach calls a “large offensive line that anchors the team.”

2015 Las Vegas Football Capsule

The Wildcats have made 16 consecutive trips to the postseason, but haven’t won a league title since 2010.

2015 Liberty Football Capsule

The Patriots had never made the playoffs before 2009, but Muraco has quickly turned the team into a Sunrise Region power. Liberty has won the last five region titles, and looks to be among the favorites again this year.

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