Lawmaker wants to outlaw fracking in Nevada

The practice of hydraulic fracturing or “fracking” would be prohibited in Nevada under a bill introduced Monday by a Las Vegas lawmaker.

Kansas State football coach Bill Snyder diagnosed with cancer

Hall of Fame coach Bill Snyder has been diagnosed with throat cancer, though treatments are going well and he expects to be on the field when Kansas State begins spring practice next month.

Las Vegas man competes on Oxygen’s ‘The Battle of the Ex-Besties’

When best friends become sworn enemies, it can be tough to ever confront them again — and even tougher to swallow pride and convert them back to best friend in order to compete on a reality-TV series.

Rio Olympics refugee team wins Laureus Award

A refugee team that competed at the 2016 Rio Olympics with 10 athletes from countries including Syria and South Sudan was named on Monday as winner of a Laureus Award for sporting inspiration.

 
Madly in love? Author writes you have brain chemicals to thank for that

In his book “True Love,” Dr. Fred Nour explores the history of love and the chemical processes that occur in the brain as individuals fall in and out of love. He postulates that falling out of love is just an expected part of the “true love” process.

Tom Brady doesn’t think Super Bowl LI was his best game ever

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady says his record-setting performance in Super Bowl LI wasn’t his best game ever despite the historic 25-point rally over the Atlanta Falcons.

 
Adele dominates Grammys Awards with 5 wins; David Bowie captures 4

Even though Adele flubbed during her live performance at the Grammys, she walked away the belle of the ball: She took home five awards Sunday night, including album, record and song of the year.

 
3 things to watch for on Legislative Session Day 8 — VIDEO

It’s Day 8 of the 2017 Legislative Session, and the start of the second week. Committees are getting into a groove, and lawmakers are working with the Legislative Counsel Bureau to perfect language on bills they want to introduce.

Republic Services: Nobody else can handle Las Vegas’ trash

Republic Services of Southern Nevada says no other local haulers are capable of managing residential trash and recycling pickup in Las Vegas. But waste-management company Western Elite says given the chance to compete, it could provide the same service at the same prices without a long-term franchise agreement.

Sunny and warm for Monday in Las Vegas Valley

Monday in the Las Vegas Valley should bring sunny skies and above-normal temperatures, according to the National Weather Service.

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