Authorities capture 2 escapees from Clark County boot camp

Two men who walked away from the Three Lakes Valley Boot Camp in northern Clark County early Wednesday morning were taken into custody Wednesday afternoon, according to the Nevada Department of Corrections.

Bail reduced for alleged phony doctor in Las Vegas

A judge reduced bail Wednesday to $500,000 for an alleged phony doctor prosecutors say might be tied to the deaths of three people who sought treatment from him.

Daily fantasy sports group forms regulatory agency

Daily fantasy sports operators, facing increased scrutiny from state officials and gaming authorities, announced plans to form an industry regulatory agency headed by a former secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor.

Chaffetz skirting fantasy sports as he seeks Web gambling ban

U.S. Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, would leave daily fantasy sports websites untouched as he pursues a federal ban on Internet gambling that is aimed largely at online poker.

 
‘Mostly deflated’ wayward blimp lands in Pennsylvania

A blimp associated with NORAD’s surveillance of the East Coast that became untethered from its mooring in Maryland is now on the ground and authorities have it secured, Pennsylvania State Police told CNN.

Okonoboh, Morgan buck transfer rumors, stick with UNLV

We have heard a lot about the D word when it comes to UNLV basketball this season, about how the Rebels have more depth than at any time under fifth-year coach Dave Rice. That’s because Oregon transfer Ben Carter is now eligible and freshman Stephen Zimmerman chose to stay home; size and talent in the front court haven’t been this extensive in some time. There are others, of course.

 
Here’s what’s coming to Netflix in November — VIDEO

To help you start daydreaming about your plans to spend Thanksgiving devouring pumpkin pie and binge-watching your favorite TV shows, Netflix has announced their schedule for November.

Property Brothers to sing on new HGTV show

It worked for the Everly Brothers and the Jonas Brothers. Why not the Property Brothers?

What to expect from tonight’s GOP debate

Republican presidential candidates ranking lower in the polls are hopeful that the third time really is the charm in Wednesday’s two-hour GOP debate.

Wine of the Week: Bogle Vineyards Phantom

Bogle Phantom is an opaque blackish-purple color with deep blood-red to violet streaks going out into a crimson, slightly tinted red rim definition with high viscosity.

The most popular Halloween costumes in Las Vegas this year

Google’s Frightgeist tool lists the most popular costumes trending in Las Vegas and other cities so you can choose something else and avoid being your party’s second, third or fourth Batman, pirate or Princess Leia.

Coroner IDs Las Vegas man killed in crash on beltway

A Las Vegas man who was killed in a head-on collision this week on the 215 Beltway near Aliante Parkway was identified Wednesday by the Clark County coroner’s office as Joel Trammel.

How Nevada deals with end-of-life spending

From hospital invoices that run in the six figures to guilt that can last a lifetime, the final bill is in every way the costliest of all.

5 things to know ahead of World Series Game 2

Eric Hosmer’s sacrifice fly in the 14th inning scored Alcides Escobar with the winning run, and the Kansas City Royals outlasted the New York Mets to take a 5-4 victory Tuesday in Game 1 of the World Series.

 
Republicans nominate Paul Ryan for House Speaker

Paul Ryan, the Republican nominee for speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, on Wednesday promised change and a new vision in the House and said the country was “on the wrong track.”

Mountain Men Rendezvous returns to Spring Mountain Ranch

The 100-member Spring Mountain Free Trappers are set to bring history to life Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 during the group’s annual Mountain Men Rendezvous event at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park.

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