Trial opens for man accused in Wetlands Park killing, police shootout

In the span of 26 hours, Robert Sean Williams broke into an east Las Vegas valley home, used a gun from the burglary to shoot and kill a man in the Wetlands Park, then broke into an apartment where he engaged police in a lengthy standoff, firing upwards of 20 shots toward officers and striking a squad car, prosecutors said Wednesday during opening statements of his trial.

Nevada fishing report, Feb. 11, 2016

Anglers are reporting that fishing is slow and live bait difficult to get. The best action for striped bass has been at depths of about 150 feet.

Suspended lawyer accused of lying at state bar hearing

Suspended defense lawyer Brian Bloomfield lied under oath before a state bar panel considering action against him over his forgery guilty plea, a prosecutor charged in court Wednesday.

Here are the presidential candidates that spent the most on food in 2015

Based on two two different looks into campaign spending, in addition to marketing and advertising costs, some of the 2016 presidential candidates tend to spare no expense when it comes to caffeine and pizza.

 
Jedrzejczyk’s excited to coach TUF 23 and defeat Gadelha again

UFC women’s strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk will be a head coach on the 23rd season of the UFC’s flagship reality series, The Ultimate Fighter, airing on FOX Sports 1 beginning on April 20.

RJ Picks: UNLV vs San Jose State

The Rebels are 15-point favorites tonight against San Jose State. The game tips at 7 p.m. PST.

News from around the valley, Feb. 11-17, 2016

Junior Tennis team: Junior Team Tennis, a recreational tennis league for youth ages 18 or younger, is set to start the first weekend of March. Junior Team includes beginner to intermediate players. Call Rob Merriman at the Nevada Tennis Association at 702-792-8384.

Health news and events around the valley, Feb. 11-17, 2016

The Parkinson’s Support Group is set from 10 to 11 a.m. Feb. 12 at the MountainView Hospital Medical Office Building, H2U, Suite 114, 3150 N. Tenaya Way, for patients and their caregivers.

 
Justice Department files suit against Ferguson, Mo. over police reform plan

The U.S. Justice Department filed a civil rights lawsuit against Ferguson, Missouri, on Wednesday to enforce a police and court reform plan after the city said it wanted to amend some aspects of a consent decree it had reached with the federal agency.

Fishing trips always better with The Wildman

The sun was sinking low on the horizon as The Wildman and I emerged from the mouth of Carpenter Canyon.

MGM to outsource various jobs with company’s Strip arenas

MGM Resorts International will outsource staffing for the company’s three Las Vegas arenas/events centers as part of the overall review of the casino operator’s business areas.

Crime and safety news from around the valley, Feb. 11-17, 2016

Ongoing construction of the Airport Connector Project will reduce the number of travel lanes on a 1/2-mile section of eastbound Interstate 215 between exit 10 (Sunset Road, McCarran Airport) and exit 9 (Warm Springs Road) for the next 15 months beginning Feb. 8.

View seeks unconventional ‘moms’ and ‘dads’

Do you have an unconventional parental figure in your life who deserves recognition? Do you know someone who often steps up and is mom or dad to everyone?

Nevada given deadline for abandoned mine’s Superfund response

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has asked Gov. Brian Sandoval to formally respond by March 29 to a proposed Superfund listing to allow for the cleanup of the Anaconda Copper Mine site near Yerington.

Pahrump golf course a fairly uneven experience

Right up front, I want you to know that I lean conservative. But at times, you have to be one-off. Take a chance. Explore new venues. Get out of Dodge, so to speak.

ESPN ‘prediction’ says Las Vegas Scorpions will lose Super Bowl in 2027

There’s been a lot of talk about the could-be Las Vegas Raiders and an off-Strip stadium proposal in recent weeks, but have you heard about the Las Vegas Scorpions? ESPN says they’re going to win a future Super Bowl. Well, maybe.

ESPN ends DraftKings deal

ESPN has gotten out of an exclusive deal with daily fantasy sports giant DraftKings.

Go Vegan Cafe offers variety for taste buds

Planting another seed into the vegan community is the recently opened Go Vegan Cafe, Juice Bar & Market, 5875 S. Rainbow Blvd. No. 104.

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