Check out the soft opening of California’s ‘Wizarding World of Harry Potter’

West Coast Harry Potter fans, rejoice! The “Wizarding World of Harry Potter” at Universal Studios Hollywood is one step closer to becoming a reality. In order to run “technical rehearsals” before the magical land officially opens on April 7, the theme park has cracked open the gates to Hogsmeade Village.

Lineker removed from UFC card due to dengue fever

Ultimate Fighting Championship bantamweight contender John Lineker will be unable to fight Cody Garbrandt on Sunday’s UFC Fight Night 83 card in Pittsburgh after contracting dengue fever in Parana, Brazil.

Strawweights Aguilar, Lima to meet at UFC 197

Former World Series of Fighting strawweight champion Jessica Aguilar will look to rebound from a loss in her Ultimate Fighting Championship debut when she meets Juliana Lima at UFC 197 on April 23 at MGM Grand, sources close to the organization confirmed Monday.

Chaparral girls overcome 0-8 start, return to playoffs

The Chaparral Cowboys are 17-3 since an 0-8 start, won their second consecutive league crown, and open play in the Division I-A Southern Region tournament when they host Sierra Vista at 6:30 Tuesday in a quarterfinal game. The Sunrise Region and Sunset Region tournaments also begin Tuesday.

Which candidates do Nevadans ‘like’ most on Facebook? — POLL

If Facebook likes were an accurate representation of votes in the upcoming presidential election, although Donald Trump would win Nevada’s vote, Ben Carson would likely become the 45th President of the United States.

Nevada justices put ESA case on expedited schedule

Written legal arguments for and against Nevada’s new school choice law will be in the hands of the state Supreme Court by mid-April under an expedited schedule set by justices.

Asia shares try to bounce; China looms large

Asian shares bounced on Monday, though investors feared fireworks as Chinese markets reopen after the long Lunar holidays to find there had been a major reversal in the U.S. dollar and a worldwide rout in equities.

Check out what people in Nevada are giving up for Lent — MAP

Ash Wednesday marked the beginning of Lent last week, meaning Christians across the country are in observation of the annual tradition of choosing something to give up until Easter Sunday.

 
Republicans prepare for SCOTUS battle after Scalia’s death

Republican lawmakers and presidential candidates hardened their positions on Sunday on blocking a move by President Barack Obama to fill the Supreme Court seat left by the late conservative Justice Antonin Scalia, a lifetime appointment that would help decide some of the most divisive issues facing Americans.

Coroner IDs man shot to death in southeast valley

The man shot and killed in the southeast valley Feb. 9 has been identified by the Clark County coroner’s office.

How to choose among the maze of kids’ cereals

When you’re choosing a cereal for your kids, dietitians say, you should always be mindful of one word: sugar.

Catch the pick of the litter at Catdance fest

On a shelf inside Light Forge Studios, one award stands out among all the rest — the Gold Litter Scoop.

Zika virus scare prompts Philippines to tell women to delay pregnancy

A minister in the Philippines has urged women to delay pregnancy until more is known about the mosquito-borne Zika virus raging in Latin America, even though the Asian country’s only reported case of Zika was four years ago.

TMZ reportedly paid $100K for Ray Rice videos

The videos of former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice attacking his fiancee inside a casino elevator in 2014 cost TMZ more than $100,000, according to The New Yorker.

 
Explosive device found on rental car at New Mexico airport

New Mexico authorities were called to a car rental facility after a “credible explosive device” was discovered on a vehicle at the Albuquerque International Sunport airport.

New hope emerges for Nevada company’s cleaner-burning fuel

There is new hope that a cleaner burning alternative diesel fuel invented by a Reno businessman and his late father will soon be back on the market in Nevada and around the world.

Nevada Democrats launch Spanish website

The Nevada State Democratic Party has launched a Spanish version of its website as part of efforts to reach to Latino voters.

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