‘Vegas Dave’ wins $220K on Holm after winning $2.5M on Royals

It’s been a November to remember for Las Vegas high roller Dave Oancea, who won $220,000 when Holly Holm stunned Ronda Rousey at UFC 193 on Saturday two weeks after he claimed to have cashed in $2.5 million in futures bets when the Kansas City Royals won the World Series.

Sale of Summerlin grocery store fails to go through

When Haggen announced in early October that Smart & Final bid on its store at Trails Village Center in Summerlin, many thought that would be a good choice to fill the vacuum in the shopping center.

School district gathering data to help English language learners

Clark County School District, where one in five students is considered English language learners, is developing a sweeping master plan to help children with limited proficiency in English.

Proposed vote on Nevada tax increases shelved – for now

Conservative activist Chuck Muth on Monday withdrew his second proposed petition seeking a public vote on the $1.4 billion tax package approved by the 2015 Legislature to help fund Gov. Brian Sandoval’s budget.

Nevada AG Laxalt frozen out of sage grouse lawsuit hearing

Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt, who ruffled the feathers of Gov. Brian Sandoval when he joined a lawsuit challenging sage grouse protections, won’t be allowed to argue Tuesday when a federal judge considers an injunction to block new public lands regulations, the judge ruled.

 
Nordstrom pulls ‘offensive’ Hanukkah-themed sweater

In the wake of the “controversial” Bloomingdales ad and the Starbucks holiday cup fiasco, Nordstrom has pulled a Hanukkah-themed sweater from their stores after customers claimed the retailer was spreading Jewish stereotypes.

DraftKings, FanDuel denied temporary restraining order requests

A New York state judge denied a temporary restraining order sought by daily fantasy sports companies DraftKings and FanDuel in an effort to keep operating in the state after New York’s attorney general deemed the games to be illegal gambling.

Love truffles? Delmonico’s got you covered this season

Delmonico Steakhouse at The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is celebrating truffle season with a menu of black and white truffles, available during dinner hours Monday through Nov. 22.

Cubs’ Kris Bryant named NL Rookie of the Year

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant, who is from Las Vegas, was a unanimous selection as National League Rookie of the Year in balloting announced on Monday.

Peggy Kearns named new VA hospital director

Peggy Kearns, a seasoned health care professional and longtime VA employee, has been appointed the new director of the Veterans Affairs Southern Nevada Healthcare System, VA officials said Monday.

New museum executive director selected

Michael D. Hall, a veteran of the museum profession, has been selected as the new executive director of the National Atomic Testing Museum, according to an announcement Monday by Nelson Cochrane, president of the Nevada Test Site Historical Foundation.

Henderson man charged with threatening federal judge

A Henderson man with a lengthy criminal record has been charged in Las Vegas with making Facebook threats to kill a federal judge in Phoenix.

Take the over in Bengals-Texans ‘Monday Night Football’ game

With J.J. Watt anchoring a Texans defense bolstered by the addition of Vince Wilfork and the return of Jadeveon Clowney, Houston was expected by many to dominate on that side of the ball this season.

 
Homeless man charged with attacking ‘NCIS’ actress Pauley Perrette

A homeless man was charged on Monday with two felonies in a violent, seemingly random attack on the streets of Hollywood on “NCIS” actress Pauley Perrette that she later recounted on social media.

 
San Francisco deputies caught repeatedly beating suspect in alley — VIDEO

A video showing two sheriff’s deputies using their fists and batons to batter a suspect who seemed to be surrendering in a San Francisco alley has prompted two Bay Area public defenders to call for criminal charges against the officers.

Power restored to thousands in Las Vegas Valley

More than 3,500 NV Energy customers across the Las Vegas Valley were without power for nearly four hours Monday, according to NVenergy.com.

Peyton Manning out next Sunday with torn plantar fascia

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, who was benched after throwing four interceptions in Sunday’s loss, has a partially torn plantar fascia in his right foot, according to reports Monday.

 
Man accused of threatening black students at Michigan Tech pleads not guilty

A plea of not guilty was entered on Monday for a 21-year-old man charged with disturbing the peace by making threats through social media against black fellow students at Michigan Technological University, court officials and his attorney said.

 
Protesters want answers in Minneapolis man’s shooting

Protesters in Minneapolis on Monday demanded the release of video footage of the shooting of Jamar Clark, a black man who they say was fatally shot by police while unarmed and handcuffed over the weekend.

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