Some Nevada inmates frustrated by lack of treatment for hepatitis C

Inmate Johanna Hudnall’s situation reflects what advocates and academics say is a widespread pattern throughout the U.S. of inmates facing challenges in getting treated for hepatitis C with effective but expensive drugs.

‘Big Three’ power Steelers past Dolphins 30-12

Injuries forced Ben Roethlisberger, Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell to wait three seasons for the chance to run onto the field together in the playoffs. The wait for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ “Big Three” to do it again won’t be nearly as long.

‘Rogue One’ wins weekend with $22M, narrowly beating ‘Hidden Figures’

Disney-Lucasfilm’s “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” edged “Hidden Figures” in the race for the top spot at the North American box office with an estimated $22 million, estimates showed Sunday. But “Hidden Figures” trailed by only $200,000 with $21.8 million.

Clemson’s Dabo Swinney goes from gutters to championship games

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney grew up cleaning gutters, and the experience stuck with him. He now is a successful coach leading the Tigers to the College Football Playoff National Championship for the second season in a row.

Longtime MGM restaurant manager sets sights on new challenge

Steven Katz has left his role with MGM for a new challenge: general manager of the upcoming sites for Canter’s Deli, the nearly 90-year-old Los Angeles institution about to re-enter the Las Vegas market.

Look for further ‘Vegasization’ of Macau in 2017

Lost in some of the commentary about what’s ahead for the gaming industry in 2017 is the ongoing “Las Vegasization” of Macau.

Ghana president plagiarizes Clinton, George W. Bush in inauguration speech

On Saturday, Ghanaians gathered in Independence Square in the capital, Accra, to witness the inauguration of Nana Akufo-Addo as the country’s fifth elected president. But the moment of pride was tarnished, though it may not have been immediately obvious to those in attendance.

Punches thrown, benches clear in Lady Rebels’ win — PHOTOS

An ugly scene broke out between UNLV’s Katie Powell and Utah State’s Antoina Robinson in the third quarter of Saturday’s game at Cox Pavilion. Eight players were ejected.

North Las Vegas police detective dies after Friday crash

The North Las Vegas police detective who died early Saturday morning after suffering critical injuries in a Friday afternoon crash was Chad Parque, a 10-year veteran of the force.

Out-of-state hires sticking around Nevada, for now

Hiring out-of-state workers is a risky business. Nevada, a state in which companies rely heavily on out-of-state hires, seems to know how to keep the people they bring in — at least for now.

Investigation targets Las Vegas charter school’s history of shady practices

An audit that uncovered instances of nepotism and conflicts of interest at Quest Preparatory Academy has brought the school’s previous business practices under investigation by the state Attorney General’s office and State Ethics Commission.

Chance of rain begins Sunday evening in Las Vegas

Mostly cloudy skies and a high of 61 degrees are forecast for Sunday in the Las Vegas Valley, the National Weather Service said.

Coyotes aren’t to be trifled with, ranger warns Lake Mead visitors

Although the cold kept an audience from forming in an amphitheater at the edge of Lake Mead on Saturday night, National Park Service employee Yolanda Sherwood braved the 45-degree temperatures to deliver an important message: Coyotes aren’t to be trifled with.

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