Nevada taxable sales rose 15 percent in March

Nevada’s taxable sales increased 15 percent from March 2016 to March 2017, the Nevada Department of Taxation reported.

Who will prevail in Glen Lerner versus the State Bar of Nevada?

The State Bar wants the Nevada Supreme Court to uphold two Louisiana court rulings that found Lerner guilty of professional misconduct. Lerner’s attorneys want the justices to block the State Bar of Nevada from recommending discipline against him for his behavior in New Orleans.

Nevada Fishing Report

LAKE MEAD — Catfish are becoming active in the back of coves and are taking baits fished near the bottom. Cut anchovies, night crawlers and commercial stink baits will catch the fish. Black bass are taking baits from Callville Bay to Echo Bay in the Overton Arm. As temperatures climb past 100 degrees, fish will move into deeper water. Look for fish along shelves, in coves and where there is vegetation.

Sam Schmidt hopes foundation leaves ultimate legacy

The quadriplegic race car driver and owner, who will be inducted into the Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame on Friday, helps raise money for spinal chord research through Conquer Paralysis Now.

5 things to watch in the NBA Finals

Five things to watch in the NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors. The series begins at 6 p.m. Thursday in Oakland, California.

Entire Nevada Senate on board with inmate education bill

The Nevada Senate gave unanimous approval Wednesday to a pilot program allowing inmates to use electronic devices to take classes and vocational training through College of Southern Nevada.

 
Former FBI Director Comey preparing to testify about Trump conversation

Former FBI Director James Comey is preparing to testify to Congress as early as next week about his private conversations with President Donald Trump leading up to his abrupt firing, according to people familiar with the matter.

Teacher pay bill advances through Nevada Senate

Salary increases tied to professional development would be outlined for Clark County teachers through collective bargaining agreements under a bill introduced Wednesday in the Nevada Senate.

CCSD reorganization bill sees quick death

Legislation introduced Monday to delay a reorganization of the Clark County School District for a year has died without getting an audience before the Nevada Legislature.

Las Vegas 51s begin 11-game trip in Reno

Kevin Plawecki isn’t a schedule looker — baseball is baseball, no matter where it’s played. If he were, though, he would see a month of June during which the 51s are home for just eight days.

Discover Your Nevada essay contest aims to promote instate travel

The Nevada Division of Tourism and the Nevada Department of Education are collaborating again on TravelNevada’s “Discover Your Nevada” campaign encouraging state residents to visit attractions within the state.

Former Rebel Patrick McCaw appreciates opportunity in NBA Finals

Golden State Warriors rookie Patrick McCaw, a former UNLV standout, doesn’t take for granted being able to play in the NBA Finals. He started 20 games during the regular season and three in the playoffs.

Crews complete Blue Diamond Road project in southwest Las Vegas

Crews wrapped up work on a $16.5 million project to widen a five-mile stretch of Blue Diamond Road in the southwest end of the valley, the Nevada Department of Transportation said Wednesday.

Tiger Woods misses Tiger Jam in Las Vegas for first time

While no official statement was given as to why Tiger Woods missed the event that raises funds for his foundation, it seemed fair to assume that rehabilitating his back should be the main focus.

Blue Ribbon to open June 8 at Cosmopolitan

Eric and Bruce Bromberg have taken down the walls around their new Blue Ribbon brasserie concept at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, although they’re not serving food quite yet.

Google shows which words states misspell the most — MAP

In honor of the National Spelling Bee, which starts Wednesday, Google decided to see what words people in each of the 50 states struggle to spell.

 
US probe will have to survive 2,500-degree heat to study the sun

A U.S. spacecraft set to launch next year will make a series of unprecedented dives into the sun’s scorching atmosphere to see how the star works and what can be done to better predict space weather events on Earth, scientists said on Wednesday.

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