Prop bets boost expected record betting handle on Super Bowl

Will either Brady or Ryan break Kurt Warner’s Super Bowl record of 414 passing yards? Station Casinos bettors say ‘Yes,’ which is at plus-350 after opening at plus-400.

Chef shakeups: Minor out at Bandito, Zuk exits the Strip

Bad news for fans of Chef Mike Minor, who has parted company with partner Kent Harman, with whom he had planned to open Bandito Latin Kitchen & Cantina on Hughes Center Drive. Also, Doug Zuk reports he is no longer running the kitchen at Off the Strip at The Linq.

Nevada’s US senators urge FCC to expand rural broadband

Sens. Cortez Masto and Heller join bipartisan group urging new FCC chairman to retain incentives that he has called “a textbook definition of waste.”

Tuition-free college debate gathers steam en route to Nevada

Tennessee enacted the Promise Program in 2014, providing two years of tuition-free attendance at a community or technical college to residents. It’s now reached Nevada, in the form of legislation proposed by state Sen. Mo Denis, D-Las Vegas, that’s patterned after Tennessee’s program.

 
Las Vegas tourists, and Elvis, make their picks for Super Bowl LI — VIDEO

Fans will gather at watch parties all over the country to cheer on their Super Bowl pick and see who brings home the trophy, but we wanted to know what Las Vegas tourists thought about the Big Game, and who they think will get the win.

Police question inmate about threats against Carson City judge

Investigators hope for break in case after receiving tip that a Washoe County jail inmate may have been involved with the threats made against Judge John Tatro beginning in 2012.

Infiniti Q50 3.0 twin-turbo V-6 named among 10 best engines of 2017

The new Infiniti Q50 sports sedan, powered by an optional 3.0-liter, twin-turbo V-6 engine, earned accolades and a spot among Ward’s “10 Best Engines of 2017.” The awards, presented Jan. 11, recognize the best automobile engines available in the U.S. as rated by Ward’s AutoWorld magazine.

F-150 works perfectly for Las Vegas businessman

Southern Nevada businessman Neil Roth visits Friendly Ford on a regular basis. The president of Xtreme Green Electric Vehicles in Las Vegas, Roth is a big-time believer in Ford’s premier line of trucks.

Trump issues new sanctions after Iran’s ballistic missile test

The Trump administration on Friday imposed sanctions on 13 people and a dozen companies in response to Iran’s recent ballistic missile test, increasing pressure on Tehran without directly undercutting a landmark nuclear deal with the country.

As Raiders seek new stadium investors, Fertittas might fit

Not everyone gets to learn the secret handshake, and it seems anyone with direct ties to casinos has a better chance of playing quarterback for the Oakland Raiders than ever owning them or any stadium in which they compete.

DeVos clears major Senate hurdle toward becoming education secretary

Betsy DeVos cleared a major hurdle in the Senate to become the next education secretary despite vigorous opposition from Democrats. Senators voted 52-48 to cut off debate at dawn Friday.

Tiger Woods withdraws from the Dubai Desert Classic

Tiger Woods withdrew from the Dubai Desert Classic on Friday with back spasms after shooting an opening-round 77 a day earlier, marking another frustrating start to his return to golf from a lengthy injury layoff.

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