Reid wants to use campaign funds for post-retirement assistant

Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid has asked the Federal Election Commission for an opinion on whether he can tap his campaign fund to pay for a full-time assistant after he’s retired from the Senate.

Buffalo Bills player apologizes for social media rant directed at fans

Wide receiver Sammy Watkins made some disappointing comments last week directed at Buffalo Bills fans who made some disparaging and cruel remarks on his Instagram account after he had posted a picture of himself and his daughter walking around at Disney World.

Ski resort changes name to Lee Canyon

Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort has taken a “Back to the Future” approach to its new name.

EDITORIAL: If a company can build a courthouse, why not more mental health beds?

The private sector can help governments address a lot of challenges, especially when it comes to construction. A public-private partnership is helping the state justice system meet one urgent building need, and such a relationship should be formed immediately to tackle another.

LETTERS: Solar panel owners deserve proper credit for power

I recently purchased a solar panel system for my home, and I’ve learned that net metering has come under fire because nonsolar customers face higher bills to subsidize those who have solar panels. How is this possible?

Fire closes 95 northbound ramp from Flamingo

The on-ramp from Flamingo Road to northbound U.S. Highway 95 is closed because of a vehicle fire, according to the Clark County Fire Department.

RBC eyes U.S. acquisitions over medium to long term, CEO says

Royal Bank of Canada’s $5 billion deal to buy Los Angeles-based City National Corp gives it the option to evaluate other U.S. acquisitions over the medium to long term, its top executive said on Monday.

 
Husband of Oklahoma mayor dresses as Klansman for Halloween

The mayor of a small northern Oklahoma town said she was not involved with a group of people including her husband caught on camera dressed as Ku Klux Klan members with robes and a hood on Halloween, authorities have said.

U.S. 95 ramp onto northbound I-15 reopens

The U.S. Highway 95 northbound ramp onto northbound Interstate 15 is open again after a truck blocked the entrance for nearly four hours, the Nevada Highway Patrol reports.

Broncos defensive coordinator trolls Packers on Twitter

Broncos defensive coordinator Wade Phillips was feeling so good following his team’s dominant 29-10 win over the Packers on Sunday night that he trolled Green Bay on Twitter while also poking fun at Denver quarterback Peyton Manning.

Man faces murder charge in Fremont Street stabbing

An arrest has been made in an October stabbing that left a woman dead at low-cost apartment complex on Fremont Street, according to Las Vegas police.

 
Ex-NAACP leader Rachel Dolezal says she was born white — VIDEO

For the first time, Rachel Dolezal, the white woman who posed as African American, has officially spoken out about the ordeal and has admitted that she was born white, but identifies as black.

Caesars will no longer manage 3 Ohio casinos

Caesars Entertainment Corp., said Monday it was transitioning the operation of its three Ohio casinos to its partner, which includes removing the Horseshoe names from the properties and separating the casinos from the company’s Total Rewards customer loyalty program.

Feds deny Vegas man’s claim of immunity and share in seized millions

A Las Vegas man charged in a major telemarketing scheme says he deserves not just immunity from prosecution but also a cut of millions of dollars from seized assets because he gave the FBI information that led to more than 25 indictments.

Body of Las Vegas woman found in desert near Needles, Calif.

Homicide detectives in California are investigating the death of a 28-year-old Las Vegas woman who was found in the desert in Needles in October, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.

7 things you didn’t know about the Neon Museum — PHOTOS

As rapid as a new Las Vegas landmark is constructed, another one is demolished. Memories of those attractions continue to shine bright at the Neon Boneyard Museum.

Terps top RJ preseason college basketball poll

Big Ten schools have had a whole lot of fun beating up on Maryland on the football field this season. The Terrapins will be coming for revenge on the hardwood.

 
Court papers: Conn. man planned with girlfriend to kill his parents

A Connecticut man charged with murdering his parents plotted with his girlfriend to kill them out of anger when he learned they planned to cut him out of their will, according to court papers on Monday.

 
Neighbors say Colorado gunman was Christian, recovering alcoholic

A gunman who killed three people in Colorado Springs before dying during a shootout with police was a former alcoholic who wrote online about religion, his family, and “mind control,” the Colorado Springs Gazette reported on Monday.

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