Sports Betting Spotlight: 2016 New York Mets

The Review-Journal’s Bill Bradley and Matt Youmans and Golden Nugget sports book director Tony Miller preview the 2016 New York Mets.

New trial ordered for man sentenced to death for killing 2 prostitutes

The Nevada Supreme Court ordered a new trial Thursday for a Las Vegas man given two death sentences for killing two prostitutes a decade ago, finding that the prosecution engaged in “purposeful discrimination” in jury selection.

 
Anger management for former UFC champion no April Fool’s joke

From the you-can’t-make-this-stuff-up file comes the news that former UFC champion Jon “Bones” Jones on Thursday in Albuquerque court was ordered to take “anger management and driver improvement classes” and perform additional community service in connection with his hit-and-run incident.

Bettors ‘crazy’ about young Cubs ahead of season

No longer is a bet on the Cubs’ future a foolish expense. It appears Joe Maddon has the most talented team in the major leagues, and Maddon also might be the best manager in baseball. So, maybe this is the year.

MLB Betting: Diamondbacks could be best in NL West

You never want to put too much emphasis on what happened during spring training, but it’s hard not to be impressed with what the Arizona Diamondbacks have done in Cactus League play.

Henderson police looking for missing girl, 13

Henderson police are searching for a missing or runaway 13-year-old girl. Kaylee Witters-Morris was last seen leaving her home on the 500 block of Walnut Port Place about 10:30 a.m. Thursday morning,

‘Power of Intention’ theme of April’s First Friday

The First Friday arts festival is scheduled from 5 to 11 p.m. April 1 at venues throughout the 18b Arts District in downtown Las Vegas, near the intersection of Charleston Boulevard and Main Street.

Why ‘Puppet Up!’ characters are not quite Muppets

Don’t expect guest-starring appearances by Kermit or Fozzie Bear or Miss Piggy or other members of the Muppet family whom you already know and love. But don’t be surprised if you stumble onto a few, well, more remote branches of the Henson family tree when “Puppet Up! — Uncensored” begins a residency at The Sands Showroom at The Venetian on July 21.

Traffic could be congested near T-Mobile Arena Thursday night

Traffic near the T-Mobile Arena will be rougher than usual tonight during a dress rehearsal to stress-test arena services before next week’s grand opening, according to a MGM Resorts International spokesman.

Crate & Barrel plans store at Downtown Summerlin

After years of rumors that it wanted to open its first Nevada location, home goods retailer Crate and Barrel said Wednesday that it has signed a lease with Downtown Summerlin.

MGM bids to operate arena in Massachusetts

MGM wants to operate a state-owned arena and convention center near its planned $950 million downtown Springfield casino.

April Pools Day raises awareness of drowning dangers

Southern Nevada had nine fatal drowning incidents in 2015 — the most since 2009 — and the Southern Nevada Child Drowning Prevention Coalition is doing something about it with its April Pools Day media event.

Why people never tire of classic musicals

Signature Productions has found a niche in Las Vegas offering all-ages, family-friendly entertainment, particularly classic musicals. The appeal, officials say, may be going back to a less-complicated age.

Entertainment Diet: Human Nature

The vocal quartet Human Nature shares its favorite music in a new stage show, and dining and TV choices off stage.

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