Sinkhole leads to cave searches by Bass Pro Shops founder

Instead of panicking, Johnny Morris saw an adventure worth digging into when a massive sinkhole swallowed tons of earth at his exquisite golf course deep in the Missouri Ozarks.

Legal battle over Nevada’s school choice law closer to resolution

The legal battle over Nevada’s school choice law allowing parents to tap into taxpayer money to pay for private school tuition is inching closer to climax before the state’s highest court in a case being watched around the country.

Nevada sports betting could be a $5 billion industry

In the late 1970s, as Jimmy Vaccaro tells the story, there were times when ticket writers in Strip sports books would fall asleep behind the counter because there was so little action. And that was Super Bowl week.

Foul-mouthed mayor could be next president of the Philippines

A foul-mouthed, crime-busting mayor is the man to beat in Monday’s presidential election in the Philippines as voters weary of poverty, corruption and insurgencies in the hinterlands look for a radical change at the top.

Sleep apnea causes problems from fatigue to traffic accidents

If left untreated, sleep apnea can increase the risk of high blood pressure. It also reduces oxygen levels in the blood, which creates the risk for a heart attack or an abnormal heartbeat. It can be a factor in diabetes, strokes and depression, too

Only a few can be Las Vegas classic acts

As a child star, Brenda Lee had a head start on a rare milestone: 60 years of Las Vegas performing. It’s a feat worth celebrating, as long as more performers don’t overstay their welcome.

Nevada killed bighorn sheep to save species

Nevada state wildlife veterinarian Peregrine Wolff worked at zoos in the Midwest, with farm animals in Florida and exotic species on movie sets in Hollywood. She never dreamed she’d have to help pull the trigger on a contentious strategy to slaughter a diseased herd of bighorn sheep.

Hunting for bargains in the great outdoors

When planning outings or vacations in America’s wonderful outdoor spaces, keep in mind ways to save a few dollars with recreational bargains and even take advantage of some freebies.

 
Democrat candidates say Amodei out of touch with many of his constituents

The three Democratic candidates seeking a primary win in June to take on Rep. Mark Amodei in the 2nd Congressional District in November agree on one point: The GOP incumbent from Carson City is out of touch with many of his constituents.

 
Canada wildfire rages for seventh day

A wildfire ripping through Canada’s oil sands region looked set to grow rapidly as it entered its second week on Sunday despite cooler weather and light rain, but move further away from heavily populated areas, a fire official said.

 
Drug Boss ‘El Chapo’ suddenly transferred to Mexico’s worst overall prison

The northern Mexico prison where authorities suddenly transferred convicted drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman is rated as the worst in the federal penitentiary system for inmate conditions and other factors, according to the government’s own reporting.