Exhibit focuses on the science behind gross-out animal behavior

Dung balls and hairballs and slime are all part of the aptly named “Animal Grossology,” the undeniably gross — yet utterly engrossing — touring exhibit at the Discovery Children’s Museum through mid-April.

Locals casinos are changing their minds about restaurant offerings

It’s just one of a legion of Las Vegas truisms: Every casino — especially if it’s a locals casino — has to have a steakhouse, a Mexican restaurant and an Italian restaurant. Except when they don’t.

UNLV Campus Improvement Authority revived

The board that led the University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ bid to build an on-campus football stadium in 2014 is back in the game.

Federal investigation of illegal drug sales yields arrests, seizures

Federal authorities made two arrests and significant seizures after a yearlong investigation of illegal sales of “spice,” a controlled substance, from smoke shops in northwest Arizona and New Mexico.

RJ Picks: UNLV at Boise State

The Rebels are 8 1/2-point underdogs on the road against Boise State tonight. The game tips at 8 p.m. PST.

Caesars cuts net loss in fourth quarter

Caesars Entertainment Corp. said Tuesday the casino company’s net loss declined in the fourth quarter but the Strip gaming giant termed the year a success following the bankruptcy filing of its largest operating division.

Sandoval reactivates renewable energy task force

Gov. Brian Sandoval signed an executive order Tuesday reactivating a task force to advise the administration on ways to promote and distribute renewable energy resources in Nevada, including rooftop solar.

 
Potential opponents surface for Conor McGregor

UFC 196’s championship superfight was scrapped on Tuesday after UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos announced he had broken his foot and would be unable to square off with UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor.

Nevada legislators delay action on taxi regulators

Legislators will wait a few more weeks to determine whether they want to recommend consolidating two state agencies that regulate taxis in the state.

Uber driver charged in Kalamazoo shootings switched cars during deadly rampage

The Michigan Uber driver charged with murdering six people changed vehicles after sideswiping a car at the start of the shooting spree, authorities said on Tuesday, adding that they hoped his phone would help establish a motive for the killings.

 
Colo. woman found guilty for stabbing, cutting fetus from stranger

A Colorado jury on Tuesday convicted a woman of attempted murder and assault for stabbing a pregnant stranger and cutting her fetus from her womb, after luring the victim to her home with an online advertisement for free maternity clothes.

Electric Daisy Carnival produces $1.3B impact on Las Vegas economy

Organizers on Tuesday released an economic impact report for the most recent edition of Electric Daisy Carnival, which shows the 2015 installment of the festival generated more than $350 million.

After a short break Wynn-Macau love affair back on

Steve Wynn was calm and complimentary toward the Macau government 12 days ago during the company’s fourth-quarter conference call.

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