Clark County inmate dies behind bars in northern Nevada

Morris Hutchison, 64, was serving 38 to 96 months for attempted theft and possessing documents to establish a false identity when he died on Monday in the Northern Nevada Correction Center in Carson City.

Caesars shareholders take new steps to emerge from bankruptcy

Caesars Entertainment Corp., parent company to 47 hotels and casinos in six countries, including nine properties in Las Vegas, is one step closer to emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

 
Study finds brain disease in 110 of 111 deceased NFL players

The brains of 110 out of 111 deceased former National Football League players showed signs of a disease linked to repeated hits to the head that can lead to aggression and dementia, according to research published in a leading medical journal on Tuesday.

 
North Korea will have nuclear-capable ICBM in 2018, report says

Intelligence officials believe North Korea will have a reliable, intercontinental missile capable of carrying a nuclear weapon as early as next year, according to a report published Tuesday.

Judge dismisses lawsuit against Nevada Sen. Heidi Gansert

A civil court judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit that accused state Sen. Heidi Gansert of violating Nevada’s separation of powers clause by working for a university and serving as a state legislator.

Canyon Springs senior takes quickly to lacrosse, earns scholarship

Gregory Awa-Moppert, 17, of North Las Vegas didn’t pick up a lacrosse stick until January. After just four months, the Canyon Springs High School student was given a full-ride scholarship — a mix of a sports scholarship and federal student aid — to play the sport at Central Christian College of Kansas in McPherson, nearly 2,000 miles southwest of Kansas City. He plays midfielder, but will play attacker in college.

McDonald’s swag available as part of UberEats promotion

Fans of McDonald’s can wear attire representing their favorite snacks, including Big Mac onesies, Egg McMuffin sweatshirts and a blanket checkered with burgers and fries as part of the fast-food chain’s McDelivery Collection.

Red Spring boardwalk at Red Rock closed for safety reasons

The Bureau of Land Management closed the lower portion of the walkway at the Red Spring picnic area on July 19 because the wood was deteriorating and had become unsafe.

Art a childhood passion for Summerlin painter

She’s known as Ladama, the lady in Spanish, and her art has been carried in international galleries. Now Carole Binford a native of Lincoln City, Oregon, resides in the Summerlin area.

Ex-Marine dies fighting for Kurds against Islamic State

A former Marine believed so strongly in the war against the Islamic State group that he secretly traveled to Syria, where he was killed this month while fighting for a Kurdish militia group.

Priest convicted in Boston sex abuse scandal to be released

One of the most notorious figures in the Boston clergy sex abuse scandal has completed his prison sentence on child rape charges and will be released this week after two experts hired by prosecutors found he does not meet the legal criteria to be held as a sexually dangerous person.

CONNECT Panel, Expo and Mixer returning to Henderson

The Henderson Chamber of Commerce’s annual CONNECT Panel, Expo and Mixer will return on Aug. 30 at Green Valley Ranch Resort’s grand ballroom.

Affinity Gaming announces new CIO, vice president of IT

Paige Lion will take over as the new vice president of information technology and chief information officer for Affinity Gaming, the company has announced.

Former Nevada Rep. Cresent Hardy says he won’t run in 2018

Hardy, who lost his seat in Nevada’s 4th Congressional District last year to Democrat Ruben Kihuen, was considering a comeback in next year’s midterm elections in the adjacent 3rd district.

$1M gift to restore long-closed Zion National Park trail

The Middle Emerald Pools Trail has been closed since December 2010, when it was heavily damaged by rains that washed large rocks and dirt across the path 16o miles northeast of Las Vegas.

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