Amended rape kit bill gets pushback in Nevada Legislature

An amendment to a rape kit tracking bill drew opposition in the Nevada Legislature on Wednesday, less than two weeks after it unanimously passed the Senate.

UNLV 2003 baseball team knew heights, then saw lows

The 2003 UNLV baseball team will be inducted into the UNLV Athletics Hall of Fame on Thursday. But coach Jim Schlossnagle left after that season, and the Rebels haven’t been the same since then.

Woman killed in south Las Vegas crash identified

A 64-year-old woman killed in a crash Tuesday afternoon has been identified by the Clark County coroner’s office as Alice Mohr of Las Vegas.

 
Obama unveils plans to build presidential center in Chicago

Former U.S. President Barack Obama on Wednesday unveiled design plans for his Chicago presidential center, which he hopes will serve as a training site for future generations of leaders.

Gaming board advises licensing for Las Vegas businessman

A long-time Las Vegas businessman has been recommended for licensure by the state Gaming Control Board after nearly being tripped up by conflicting state and federal laws related to the medical marijuana industry.

Ex-Las Vegas stripper gets 17 years for running drug ring

A former Las Vegas stripper who ran a drug trafficking ring that stretched from Washington state to North Dakota has been sentenced to more than 17 years in federal prison.

Enjoy a classic mint julep for Derby day

As the bugle blows at Churchill Downs, horse racing fans and casual spectators across the country will be sipping a classic cocktail they may only drink once a year.

Nevada freeway speed limit to get bump to 80 mph

Drivers will be able to put the pedal to the metal on a 134-mile stretch of Interstate 80 when the Nevada Department of Transportation raises the speed limit to 80 mph.

 
Stars attend Planned Parenthood gala honoring Hillary Clinton

An array of celebrities turned out to support Planned Parenthood at its centennial celebration, and to hear Hillary Clinton urge continued activism on behalf of women and girls around the world.

Nevada senator defends pension report transparency bill

Sen. Julia Ratti, D-Sparks, said her Senate Bill 384 is meant to find a middle ground between the need for public have access to data about the thousands of state and local government retirees and fears by retirees of the potential for identity theft.

2 Chicago police officers shot in targeted attack, police say

Two plain-clothes Chicago police officers were shot and wounded as they sat in an unmarked vehicle in what authorities are describing as a targeted attack on the city’s South Side. A manhunt was underway Wednesday.

Morimoto’s farm-raised bluefin tuna earns Rick Moonen’s approval

The sushi chef’s knife deftly glides through the fatty flesh of the bluefin tuna, expertly preparing pieces of maguro, chutoro and otoro for a plate of nigiri. One would expect nothing short of exceptional in Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto’s MGM Grand restaurant.

Aerospace company gets OK to fly drones on Las Vegas Strip

Las Vegas-based AviSight, an aerospace and remote sensing services company, is the first company in the U.S. to be able to fly down the entire resort corridor including the Strip.

Il Divo: A pack of buddies cavorting on the Strip

Il Divo will perform at Venetian Theater, where the Sands once stood and where the Rat Pack once held court, and their banter and stage performance will hearken to those days.

Vince Papale to play in Las Vegas charity golf tournament

In 1976, Vince Papale was a 30-year-old bartender and substitute teacher who decided to attend open tryouts for the Philadelphia Eagles. Despite not playing football in college and only a little in high school, he made the NFL team’s roster.