EDITORIAL: A worthwhile slippery slope

The omnibus bill passed by Congress last month was filled with all the dreck one would expect from the federal government’s budget process.

 
Here’s what’s leaving Netflix in February

For those who have been planning to get on the “Doctor Who” bandwagon, you better dive into the series quickly, because Netflix has announced seasons one through eight of the popular television show will be removed soon.

 
Virginia resident tests positive for Zika virus

A Virginia resident who traveled outside the United States has tested positive for the mosquito-transmitted Zika virus, the Associated Press reported on Tuesday, citing health officials.

 
Milwaukee man charged with weapons possession, planned mass shooting

A Milwaukee man who authorities said was planning to kill dozens of people in a mass shooting at a Masonic temple has been arrested and charged with possession of two machine guns and a silencer, federal officials said on Tuesday.

Entrepreneur launches pop-up wedding business

Victoria Hogan wanted to all but shake up the concept of a Las Vegas wedding, and Elvis impersonators need not apply.

Siegel Group Nevada buys Rodeway Inn for $6.1M

Persistence paid off for a local real estate investment and management company looking to capitalize on planned Strip development.

Oil price surge, earnings fuel Wall Street rebound

Wall Street rebounded over 1 percent on Tuesday, driven by a surge in oil prices and strong quarterly results from 3M, Johnson & Johnson and Procter & Gamble.

Florida State boosters to help pay legal fees in Jameis Winston case

Florida State boosters will pay a significant portion of the legal fees incurred by the school in its settlement with the former student who said he was raped by former Seminoles quarterback Jameis Winston.

 
Here’s what’s coming to Netflix in February

Don’t have any special plans for Valentine’s Day? Netflix has announced its list of content that will be added to the service throughout the month of February.

Here are the most popular beer and liquor brands for fans of each NFL team

With Super Bowl 50 only two weeks away, it’s time to start planning your game day festivities. To help you do so, Nielsen partnered with BARTENDr to track the most popular beer and alcohol across all 32 NFL fan bases.

Motorist dies days after Friday crash

A 51-year-old man involved in a collision in the northwest valley on Friday night died just a couple of days later, authorities said Tuesday.

Nearly half of US households have an Amazon Prime membership

If no one in your house has an Amazon Prime membership, chances are that your neighbor does. Nearly half of U.S. households have an Amazon Prime membership, according to a report from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners.

Graphic tees, 1001 ways to wear them

Lately a few design houses have given a new life to this off-duty staple.

Clark boys basketball forfeits five games

Clark’s boys basketball team has forfeited its first five games of the season, the Clark County School District athletic office said Tuesday.

 
‘Affluenza’ teen dropping legal challenge to be deported from Mexico

Ethan Couch, the Texas youth known as the “affluenza” teen for using his family’s wealth as a defense for killing four people in a drunk driving incident in 2013, has dropped a legal challenge to his deportation to the United States from Mexico.

NOTES: Silverado’s Pritchard commits to Hawaii

Jeremiah Pritchard made an oral commitment to Hawaii following an official visit to the school last weekend. His commitment is nonbinding, and the first day he can sign a letter of intent is Feb. 3. Hawaii’s coaches cannot comment until that time.

Las Vegas books preparing for deluge of Super Bowl prop bets

It’s highly unlikely, and the odds will reflect that, but a wager can be made this week on Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly to score the first touchdown of the Super Bowl.

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