Analyst says Nevada voters made a mistake by approving Question 4

Nevadans overwhelmingly voted for ballot Question 4, which would exempt certain medical equipment from the sales tax, on Nov. 8. Jeremy Aguero with Applied Analysis said that was a mistake.

Holiday season brings rise in package thefts from porches

It’s holiday time, when gifts are delivered and thieves watch homes for unattended packages. Anyone who has had a delivery stolen off his or her doorstep knows the feeling of shock and disappointment.

Santa Fe Station scores with new bingo hall

Santa Fe Station opened a new, 10,000-square-foot bingo hall in space formerly occupied by the Revolver country nightclub and bar.

FIELDER’S CHOICES: Getting stuffed for state semis

Four teams — Arbor View, Bishop Gorman, Damonte Ranch and Liberty — get to practice in the morning and then stuff their bellies with turkey, green bean casserole and pumpkin pie before the Class 4A state semifinals.

Bettman’s trip to the Strip was a boos-filled celebration

When NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman was introduced to the thousands of hockey fans Tuesday at Toshiba Square at T-Mobile Arena, he was hit with a mix of boos and … more boos.

EDITORIAL: Thanksgiving

Nation’s prosperity is no accident

Police arrest suspects in connection with barricade incident

Several suspects have been arrested Wednesday morning in connection with a barricade situation Tuesday near Fremont and Bruce streets. Metro police were not able to confirm Wednesday if barricade suspect David Encinas was included among those arrested

Experts ask Hillary Clinton to call for recount in 3 states

A group of election lawyers and data experts have asked Hillary Clinton’s campaign to call for a recount of the vote totals in three battleground states — Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania — to ensure that a cyberattack was not committed to manipulate the totals.

Chargers not worried about step up

Clark made the leap from Division I-A (now Class 3A) to Class 4A, and will be playing in the Southwest League this season alongside perennial power Bishop Gorman, which has won the last five Class 4A state championships.

Dallas Cowboys, rookie Dak Prescott paying off bettors

The Cowboys, riding a nine-game winning roll and 9-0-1 against the spread, are 7-point favorites over the Washington Redskins in the second of Thursday’s three games.

Las Vegas temps to drop over Thanksgiving weekend

Skies should stay mostly sunny in the Las Vegas Valley with temperatures dropping 10 degrees by the weekend, meteorologist Jim Harrison said.

Faith Lutheran excited to face tougher teams

When Faith Lutheran tips off its season Friday against Las Vegas in the Liberty Invitational, it will do so in Class 4A, the top league for high school sports in Nevada.

Man killed in east Las Vegas Valley shooting identified

Kevin Thomas, 50, was found dead on the scene after he was shot about 7 p.m. at 5101 E. Twain Ave., near Nellis Boulevard, the Metropolitan Police Department said.

Tronox to pay $505K settlement for hazardous emissions at Henderson plant

Clark County and an Oklahoma City-based chemical company have reached a record settlement related to allegations that the company’s Henderson plant underreported its emissions of pollutants and operated without a proper permit for nearly 20 years.

World’s tallest waterslide to be demolished after 10-year-old killed

A company’s announcement that it will demolish its towering Kansas waterslide as soon as investigations into the death of a boy on the ride this summer have concluded was motivated by uncertainty among park patrons, not any pending legal settlements involving the accident, a spokeswoman said Wednesday.

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