Nevada high court to hear Desai appeal in April

The Nevada Supreme Court has set an April 5 hearing in Dr. Dipak Desai’s appeal to overturn his criminal conviction in the deadly hepatitis C outbreak.

Clydesdales rest up for Super Bowl at South Point Equestrian Center — PHOTOS

With so many West Coast events to attend — Tournament of Roses Parade; NCAA national championship football game in Glendale, Ariz.; Super Bowl 50 in Santa Clara, Calif. — the world famous Clydesdales have become among Michael Gaughan’s most pampered guests.

 
UFC media day: Benavidez vs. Makovsky — VIDEO

Though Joseph Benavidez thinks that Zach Makovsky is one of the best flyweights in the division, he refuses to be controlled by the grinding fight style “Fun Size” brings to the cage.

 
UFC media day: Nelson vs. Rosholt — VIDEO

Jared Rosholt knows he’s about to take on the biggest challenge of his UFC career when he confronts Roy Nelson in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night 82

This is what happens when you’re born on an airplane

Renewing a passport and border checks are not the easiest of tasks for Shona Owen thanks to the unusual location of her birth. About 36,000 feet in the air.

At $780 million, potential subsidy for Las Vegas stadium at front of the pack

Early figures show Las Vegas Sands’s ask for tourism-based taxes for its joint project with UNLV would be among the biggest ever for an NFL-ready stadium.The size of Las Vegas Sands Corp.’s stadium subsidy ask bucks current trends in the funding of football stadium construction, sports economists say.

Oregon standoff leader Ammon Bundy indicted

At a court hearing on Wednesday for Ammon Bundy and other defendants, prosecutors revealed they had obtained a grand jury indictment against 16 people, including the defendants, said Bundy’s attorney Mike Arnold.

Mall operator CEO clarifies comments on Amazon bookstores

The CEO of a U.S. mall operator who said this week that Amazon.com Inc. plans to open up to 400 physical bookstores clarified his comments on Wednesday, saying they were “not intended” to represent the online retailer’s plans.

’50 Shades’ spoof isn’t the movie, which is why it’s fun

When it comes to porn, a turn-on can turn into a giggle with whiplash speed. Perhaps the secret to “Fifty Shades of Grey” is that it lets each reader decide what’s hot and what’s just silly. Still, comedians are always happy to help.

Metro investigates homicide near downtown Las Vegas

Las Vegas police seek the public’s help in finding the suspected shooter in a homicide early Wednesday morning near downtown.

 
Judge rules Cosby’s sexual assault case can proceed

A judge in Pennsylvania said that prosecutors can pursue criminal sex abuse charges against Bill Cosby, rejecting efforts by Cosby’s attorneys to dismiss the case at this point, the Associated Press reported.

Prices reflect swankiness of Downtown Summerlin’s Pancho’s

Pancho’s Mexican Restaurant is known for its 50-year presence in swanky Manhattan Beach, Calif. It brought its cuisine — and Southern California prices — to Downtown Summerlin in fall 2015.

Jolly Beans Cafe offers communal space in Inspirada

For some, a good day starts with a cup of coffee. And for Henderson residents in Inspirada, good days have been brewing since November, when Jolly Beans Cafe came on the scene.

A La Carte: Dining events and news for Feb. 4-10, 2016

Catering company Cut and Taste chefs Jeremy Jordan, Adam Pusateri and Alex Barnett are set to host the four-course pork tasting Valentine’s Day event at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 9 at Forte European Tapas Bar + Bistro.

Valleywide celebrations to mark Year of the Monkey

Looking for somewhere to celebrate the Year of the Monkey? You don’t have to book a trip to Asia — Las Vegas is full of plenty of offerings, from Chinatown to The Linq.

Tests show ex-Raiders QB Ken Stabler had CTE

A study of former Oakland Raiders quarterback Ken Stabler’s brain following his July death revealed that the Super Bowl-winning athlete was suffering from moderate brain trauma, a leading specialist in the field said on Wednesday.

February 2016 First Friday listings

The First Friday arts festival is scheduled from 5 to 11 p.m. Feb. 5 at venues throughout the 18b Arts District in downtown Las Vegas.

East Valley Community Events Calendar, Feb. 4-10, 2016

The Misunderstood Legend of the Moulin Rouge, part of the Las Vegas Stories series, is scheduled at 7 p.m. Feb. 4 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road.

UNLV’s 2016 football recruiting class signed, sealed, delivered

The letters of intent started rolling into UNLV via fax machine at 5 a.m. today on National Signing Day. By 9 a.m., the Rebels’ stellar 2016 football recruiting class was signed, sealed and delivered to the school.

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