Zappos.com thriving — minus the bosses plus the dogs

Back in the day when managers and “leads” roamed the Zappos.com headquarters, it would have been a mighty feat to allow workers to have dogs at their desks at the online shoe and clothing retailer.

1 dead in crash at Tropicana and Rainbow

A man died and a woman suffered serious injuries when the car they were in collided with a U-Haul truck Tuesday afternoon, Las Vegas police said.

Mom kept adopted daughter in chicken coop, authorities say

A jury has found a Georgia mother guilty of confining her adopted daughter in various buildings on family property and denying the girl of food and comfort.

U.S. 95 ramps near downtown closed for repairs

Northbound ramps to U.S Highway 95 from Las Vegas Boulevard and Casino Center Boulevard will be shut down until 11 p.m., according to the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada.

Las Vegas, NV Energy enter three-year solar deal

Las Vegas may be going solar. City leaders on Tuesday announced a three-year deal with NV Energy they hope will see every city-owned streetlight, park, community center, fire station and public building powered by renewable energy by 2017.

Pedestrian hospitalized after being struck by car

A person, possibly a juvenile, was hospitalized after being struck by a car in the central valley Tuesday morning, police said.

Northwest valley crash sends 3 to hospital

Three people were taken to area hospitals after a sedan and a “medical coach” collided in the northwest valley Tuesday morning, police say.

Rebel Report Card: UNLV vs. Chaminade

Before we hand out grades, it’s fair to mention that the Runnin’ Rebels were headed for F performances all across the board.

Federal Trade Commission closes inquiry into UFC business practices

A second Federal Trade Commission investigation into the business practices of the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s parent company in three years has been closed without further action being taken by the commission.

 
White Chicago officer charged with murder in shooting of black teen

A white Chicago policeman was charged on Tuesday with murdering a black teenager, a prosecution that was sped up in hopes of staving off a fresh burst of the turmoil over race and police use of deadly force that has shaken the United States for more than a year.

 
Student who ranted about mac and cheese charged with misdemeanors

The case for a former University of Connecticut student, who is known on the Internet for a rant at employee over jalapeno, bacon mac and cheese, was continued on Monday morning.

Las Vegas’ Bill Foley not fazed by report of NHL looking at Seattle franchise

Bill Foley knows he’s playing a waiting game with the NHL in his attempt to bring an expansion franchise to Las Vegas. But with the news coming out of Seattle about two possible arena proposals, it’s possible that Foley may have to wait a little longer.

 
E. coli linked to Costco chicken salad

Health investigators confirm a handful of cases of E. coli have been linked back to chicken salad sold at Costco.

The definitive ranking of Thanksgiving pies — POLL

With dessert being the most important part of some peoples meals — and 94 percent of people saying they eat at least one piece of pie on Thanksgiving— in an effort to please your guests, here is the definitive ranking of holiday pies:

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