House backs school safety bill in response to Florida shooting

Exactly a month after a Florida mass shooting that claimed the lives of 17 students and adults, the House passed a bipartisan bill on Wednesday to fund training and security measures to make schools safer.

Clark County slides in annual survey of health outcomes

Clark County’s health outcomes — based on residents’ longevity and how healthy they feel — fell to 10th among Nevada counties, down from sixth over the past three years, according to the 2018 County Health Rankings report.

Moapa dace population steady in new count of endangered fish

The Moapa dace population was tallied at 1,138 adult fish in the February count at its habitat in the warm springs and streams that form the headwaters of the Muddy River, 60 miles northeast of Las Vegas.

Cardinals release ‘Honey Badger’ Tyrann Mathieu

The Arizona Cardinals released one of the team’s most popular players, safety Tyrann Mathieu, on Wednesday after the two sides couldn’t rework his contract.

 
NCAA Tournament South Region breakdown

A look at the NCAA Tournament’s South Region, with team capsules, players to watch, best potential matchups and a pick to reach the Final Four.

 
NCAA Tournament West Region breakdown

A look at the NCAA Tournament’s West Region, with team capsules, players to watch, best potential matchups and a pick to reach the Final Four.

 
Toys R Us to close or sell all US stores

Toys R Us’s management has told its employees that it will sell or close all of its U.S. stores.

Tavecchio, Harris among Raiders free agents tendered 1-year deals

The Raiders had five exclusive-rights free agents who needed to be tendered before the Wednesday start of the 2018 league year, otherwise expose them to free agency. Kicker Giorgio Tavecchio, safety Erik Harris, defensive end James Cowser, linebacker Shilique Calhoun and guard-tackle Denver Kirkland are expected to sign their one-year deals.

Clark County jail could get hefty budget boost

Half of that money will be earmarked for public safety, including the Metropolitan Police Department and jail operations. Metro would receive $3.8 million more than its expected operation costs so it can create 36 full-time and 17 part-time positions.

Las Vegas teen hosts ‘Sin City Outdoors’ Youtube series

Las Vegas resident Adrian Montero Jr. hosts “Sin City Outdoors,” a successful hunting and fishing show that can be viewed on YouTube. In its third year, the show has almost 68,000 followers.

Northwestern reports person with gun on campus

Northwestern University is asking people to take shelter saying there is a report of a person with a gun on the school’s suburban Chicago campus.

Las Vegas Review-Journal Madness Challenge picks

The Review-Journal’s Adam Hill and Todd Dewey compete with handicappers Kelly Stewart, Doug Fitz and Bruce Marshall in a contest covering NCAA Tournament games Thursday and Friday.

MGM Resorts adds fourth woman to board of directors

MGM Resorts International appointed travel industry executive Jan Swartz to its board of directors amid growing scrutiny about board diversity in the United States.

Nevada fishing report, March 14, 2018

LAKE MEAD — Black bass action is picking up. Both largemouth and smallmouth bass are taking silver colored swimbaits and soft plastic baits in watermelon or pumpkin. Crankbaits and shad imitations may be the ticket for striped bass. While boat anglers are dominating the catch, shoreline anglers have been doing well in the Overton Arm and Government Wash.

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