Nevada fishing report, Jan. 31, 2018

LAKE MEAD — Threadfin shad have been hard to find of late, so anchovies or sardines may be the ticket. Anglers are finding striped bass in about 60 feet of water, and the best fishing is being found after dark. Most fish are in the 2- to 4-pound range. With clear skies forecast into the weekend, now is a good time to get in some on-the-water time. As temperatures continue to warm up, fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass should begin to pick up.

Las Vegas federal judge makes room for appointee

A federal judge who presided over trial in the largest homeowner association fraud and corruption case in Nevada is stepping aside to make room for a new presidential appointee, court officials announced Wednesday.

Review-Journal high school basketball rankings

Bishop Gorman (4A boys), Desert Pines (3A boys), Centennial (4A girls) and Moapa Valley (3A girls) are No. 1 this week in the Review-Journal high school basketball rankings.

Nevada sports books win record $248.7M in 2017

Nevada sports books won a record $248.7 million in 2017, a hold of 5.1 percent from a record betting handle of $4.8 billion, according to a year-end report released Wednesday by the Gaming Control Board.

Mass. casino panel says Wynn $7.5M settlement was kept from them

Following sexual abuse allegations against casino magnate Steve Wynn, a Massachusetts Gaming Commission investigator said Wednesday information about a $7.5 million settlement was kept from state officials when they were reviewing the suitability of his company for a casino license in 2013.

Las Vegas man pleads guilty to abuse of adopted girls

A Las Vegas mand pleaded guilty to three counts of child abuse with substantial bodily harm Wednesday, while his wife, the author of a book critical of Child Protective Services, faces trial for alleged torture of the couple’s three adopted daughters.

 
Competitors could swallow Wynn’s casino empire, analysts say

Steve Wynn’s casino empire could be snapped up again by larger competitors if the billionaire is forced out of his company over sexual harassment allegations, Wall Street analysts say.

University of Iowa to remove Steve Wynn name from institute

The University of Iowa has announced plans to remove casino developer Steve Wynn’s name from the school’s Institute for Vision Research in light of sexual misconduct allegations against Wynn.

Todd Ricketts to replace Steve Wynn as RNC finance chairman

The Republican National Committee has chosen a new finance chairman to replace Steve Wynn, the Las Vegas casino mogul who resigned Saturday after a published report linked him to numerous complaints of sexual misconduct.

Don’t forget to apply for your turkey hunting tag

If you have yet to try turkey hunting, you are missing out on a fun experience. Nevada’s 2018 turkey draw is open at NDOWlicensing.com until 11 p.m. Tuesday.

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