Former teen bride agrees to $2.75M polygamous-trust settlement in Utah

A woman who says polygamous leader Warren Jeffs forced her to marry her cousin when she was 14 has agreed to settle her lawsuit against the sect’s communal property trust for $2.75 million, attorneys for both sides announced Friday.

Officers not likely to face criminal charges in July shooting

Three officers involved in a July shooting that killed a man who fired a pellet gun at a policeman should not face criminal prosecution, according to a preliminary finding from the Clark County district attorney.

Mustang fever headlines Friendly Ford

The Ford Mustang has been a part of the American automobile industry since its introduction in March 1964. It became a hit as soon as it was offered to the public after a giant celebration that gained instant notoriety.

Dealership news

As auto technology becomes more sophisticated, the convenience and safety features along with entertainment components and mobile communication connectivity from inside the vehicle can be a lot for a driver to keep track of and use to its fullest potential.

Jaguar XE provides entry-level luxury

What sedan is the poster child of the entry-luxury segment? The BMW 3-series, of course.

Affleck elevated to executive producer of ‘Justice League’

Ben Affleck has expanded his role in the DC universe by taking on the duties of executive producer on Warner Bros.’ “Justice League: Part One,” in addition to starring as Batman.

Woman accused in $4.5 million theft from water district leaves UNLV job

A woman accused of bilking the Las Vegas Valley Water District out of $4.5 million is no longer employed by UNLV. A university spokesman said Jennifer McCain-Bray’s employment ended Friday, but he declined to say if she quit or was fired.

New Nevada prisons chief plans to prohibit birdshot in aftermath of shooting death

After watching 39 new correctional officers being sworn in Friday, new Nevada Department of Corrections Director James Dzurenda said he plans to temporarily prohibit the use of birdshot while a newly formed research committee looks at alternatives and reviews the department’s use of force.

US employers added 160K jobs; jobless rate at 5 percent

U.S. employers pulled back on hiring in April, adding 160,000 jobs, the fewest in seven months, after a streak of robust monthly gains. The unemployment rate remained at a low 5 percent, roughly where it has been since fall. Last month’s hiring gain marked a drop from the average increase of 200,000 over the past three months.

 
Federal officer arrested after fatal Washington-area shooting spree

Police on Friday arrested a federal officer suspected in a two-day shooting rampage in the Washington suburbs that killed his wife and two apparent strangers and revived memories of the “Beltway sniper” attacks of 2002.

Gaming manufacturer relocates from Canada to Las Vegas

A gaming manufacturer has relocated its operational headquarters from Eastern Canada to Las Vegas. DEQ Systems Corp., which was founded in 2002, moved into 5,000 square feet of office space at 6140 Brent Thurman Way in April.

Consultant suggests leniency for minor offenders in Nevada

Nevada should re-evaluate sentencing ranges for some felony crimes and make better use of probation for low-level, non-violent offenders to keep its prison population in check, a criminal justice consultant said Friday.

Lawyers doubt new rules can stop tax evasion, money laundering, financial crime

Attorneys involved in creating limited liability corporations in Nevada and other states questioned Friday whether new rules announced by the White House to bring more transparency to the process are an overreach that won’t successfully combat tax evasion, money laundering and financial crime.

Texas man hits $1.02M jackpot at Golden Nugget

A visitor from Texas will be returning to the Lone Star State with a little more money in his pocket — $1, 027, 739.84, to be exact.

Nevada company to pursue purchase of unfinished nuclear plant

A Nevada company said it will try to purchase an unfinished nuclear power plant from the Tennessee Valley Authority and use the site in northeast Alabama to produce electricity with new technology.

Report of Conor McGregor-Floyd Mayweather bout greatly exaggerated

A blockbuster report from The Sun in the United Kingdom on Friday morning claims Las Vegan Floyd Mayweather is on the verge of announcing a return to boxing for a showdown with Ultimate Fighting Championship star Conor McGregor.

Las Vegas police say young victims of sex trafficking could be ‘anyone’s child’

In a city that never sleeps such as Las Vegas, child sex trafficking has an environment in which to thrive. While some believe it is a crime that happens only to at-risk children from Third-World countries, Metropolitan Police say in reality it can happen to anyone’s child.

Trump sweep of GOP field deflates federal land transfer push

Donald Trump’s apparent lock on the Republican presidential nomination means advocates of large-scale transfers of federal lands to states in the West likely won’t find support in the White House regardless of who wins election in November.

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