Nevada justices raise bar in blood-alcohol tests

Chemists who perform blood tests used to detect alcohol or drugs in administrative or preliminary legal proceedings must be qualified as an “expert” by a Nevada court before their findings can be submitted through a written affidavit or declaration, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled Thursday.

Searchlight-area wind farm plan blown away by judge’s ruling

A proposed wind farm near Searchlight has been blown back to square one after a federal judge in Las Vegas tossed out Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service project approvals.

Caesars examiner delays delivery of pre-bankruptcy inquiry

An independent investigation into transactions by casino giant Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., CEOC, prior to its $18 billion bankruptcy filing will not conclude by a Dec. 15 deadline, a court-appointed examiner said on Thursday.

7 things you didn’t know about the World Series of Poker

Each summer, participants from all walks of life converge onto Sin City to take part in the World Series of Poker’s numerous events with the ultimate goal of one day claiming one of the most coveted titles in gaming — World Series of Poker Main Event Champion.

Take the over in Browns-Bengals ‘Thursday Night Football’ game

Since the news broke that quarterback Johnny Manziel would start for the Cleveland Browns in today’s “Thursday Night Football” game against the favored Cincinnati Bengals, the line has moved from 10 points to 11½, according to Sunset Station sports book director Chuck Esposito.

 
Paul Ryan says Guantanamo Bay prisoners should remain there

The U.S. Congress should remove obstacles it has imposed to closing the Guantanamo Bay prison, the White House said on Thursday, even as the House of Representatives’ top Republican voiced support for keeping prisoners at the military facility in Cuba.

 
Barista uses sign language to take deaf customers’ orders — VIDEO

Placing an order through the drive-thru can be challenging and frustrating task for anyone. However, have you ever considered how much more difficult this task would be for someone who is deaf?

Man pleads guilty in ‘Thunder’ attack

Joey Kadmiri, accused of trying to steal props, costumes and underwear from the brawny men of “Thunder From Down Under,” accepted a deal with prosecutors Thursday that could land him in prison for up to 25 years.

Legislation introduced to rename Laughlin VA clinic for Navy vet

The Laughlin VA Health Clinic would be renamed under legislation introduced in Congress Thursday to honor the late Jesse Dean, a Navy veteran and prominent member of American Legion Post 60.

 
Deadly toxin leads Calif. to suspend fishing season for Dungeness, rock crab

California authorities are moving to suspend the fishing season for Dungeness and rock crabs due to high levels of a toxin found in the crustaceans that could cause illness or even death in people who eat them, officials said on Wednesday.

Thursday Night Football: How to watch Browns at Bengals

The Cleveland Browns visit the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium tonight for Thursday Night Football. Here’s what you need to know to catch the game.

Now we know what happened to Mars’ atmosphere

NASA announced on Thursday several major scientific findings by its MAVEN spacecraft that reveal significant details on the fate of the Martian atmosphere.

 
Attacker who stabbed 4 at UC Merced identified

The male student killed by campus police after he stabbed four people at University of California, Merced, has been identified as freshman Faisal Mohammad, school officials said Thursday.

Gaming regulators tentatively OK Eldorado’s purchase of MGM’s Reno casinos

Eldorado Resorts’ $72.5 million purchase of Circus Circus Reno and the remaining half of the Silver Legacy from MGM Resorts International drew praise from Nevada gaming regulators Thursday as the perfect transaction for the resurgent Northern Nevada casino market.

Clinton’s worst nightmare: Fiorina as an opponent

Bernie Sanders blew the first dog whistle of the 2016 election season during the first Democratic presidential debate, and Hillary Clinton heard it loud and clear.

Allegiant begins major expansion; new flights include McCarran

Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air began one of its largest expansions in years Thursday with the launch of several new flights, including six a week to and from McCarran International Airport.

Detroit Lions fire team president, general manager

Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand and general manager Martin Mayhew were fired Thursday and the fate of head coach Jim Caldwell is being determined.

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