Push made to prohibit utilities from retroactively penalizing solar customers

A coalition of rooftop solar companies on Tuesday urged the U.S. Senate to adopt an amendment to an energy bill that would give states the authority to prohibit monopoly utilities from retroactively penalizing customers who invest in solar.

Masto, Heck have different advantages in money race

The two leading candidates in the race for the open U.S. Senate seat of Sen. Harry Reid are amassing war chests that are already in the millions of dollars.

EDITORIAL: Latest VA issues highlight ineptitude, need to privatize

If there’s a silver lining in the Department of Veterans Affairs’ ongoing, multi-faceted pattern of corruption, it’s the thought that (at least) some of the department’s problem employees — especially those in leadership — would be properly disciplined for their malfeasance.

LETTERS: Proponents of school choice have worthy motives

While we may disagree politically and philosophically, I have always known Clark County Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani to be a person of integrity who cares about her community.

Heck’s piggybacked veterans housing measure clears House

Legislation by U.S. Rep. Joe Heck to help reduce homelessness among veterans once again passed the House on Tuesday, this time as part of another measure.

McDonald’s replacing Happy Meal toys with books

Children who order a McDonald’s Happy Meal within the next two weeks will be in for a surprise when they see that the toy included in the meal has been replaced — by a book.

‘Riverboat Ron’ Rivera pays off on Panthers’ gamble

Jerry Richardson was supposed to have fired Ron Rivera a few times over. That’s what billionaires usually do when wins don’t stockpile as quickly as they would prefer. That, and buy a new mansion to forget their troubles. But the hit was never carried out on Rivera

Metro seeks help finding pair in northwest home burglary

Metro is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man and a woman involved in the burglary of a northwest valley home and possibly thefts from neighborhood mailboxes.

Two arrested in connection to Henderson slaying

Two people were arrested early Tuesday in connection with Monday’s homicide of a man during the custody exchange of his 4-year-old child, Henderson police said in a statement.

Metro announces DUI checkpoints for Super Bowl weekend

The Metropolitan Police Department, along with officers from other area commands, will conduct “sobriety saturation” and “sobriety checkpoint” events this Super Bowl weekend.

NASCAR’s Tony Stewart hospitalized after non-racing accident

NASCAR driver and co-owner Tony Stewart, one of motor racing’s biggest names, has been taken to hospital with a back injury after a non-racing vehicle accident, his Stewart-Haas Racing team said on Tuesday.

 
2 top US generals say women should have to register for draft

The top U.S. Marine Corps and Army generals said on Tuesday thatwomen should be required to register for the military draft, along with men, as the armed forces move toward integrating them fully into combat positions.

Move to take Amaya Gaming private may be a losing hand

Amaya Gaming CEO David Baazov knows how to make financial headlines. The Montreal-based business spent $4.9 billion to acquire the parent company of PokerStars in 2014. A year later, Amaya, already publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange, gained listing on the Nasdaq to open itself up to U.S. investors.

 
Lady Gaga to sing national anthem for Super Bowl 50

Pop star and actress Lady Gaga will sing The Star-Spangled Banner before Super Bowl 50 on Sunday, the NFL and CBS announced Tuesday.

Wally Backman to return as manager of Las Vegas 51s

Wally Backman, who has managed the Las Vegas 51s for the past three seasons, has agreed to return as manager for this season, the New York Mets’ Triple-A affiliate announced Tuesday.

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