Theater ban lifted, Saudis welcome ‘Black Panther’

The lights dimmed and the crowd of men and women erupted into applause and hoots Wednesday evening as Hollywood’s blockbuster “Black Panther” premiered in Saudi Arabia’s first movie theater.

Golden Knights’ Fleury, Karlsson snubbed for NHL awards

Marc-Andre Fleury missed the cut for the Vezina Trophy, which goes to the NHL’s top goaltender during the regular season. William Karlsson received votes but is not a finalist for the Selke Trophy, which goes to the top defensive forward.

Federal warrant issued for Las Vegas park shooting suspect

A criminal complaint, filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court, charged 42-year-old Anthony J. Wrobel with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution after the shooting that killed a Strip hotel-casino executive and injured another.

Boaters beware of symptoms related to carbon monoxide poisoning

According to the U.S. Coast Guard boating safety website, “Early symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include irritated eyes, headache, nausea, weakness, and dizziness.”

 
Wells brothers carry fraternal bond to Bishop Gorman baseball

Carson Wells has been the sparkplug at the top of the lineup for Gorman’s baseball team this season, and brother Austin Wells has been the hitter that pitchers hate to face.

Indians-Twins play on after blackout hits Puerto Rico

Aided by generators and with many buildings around the ballpark in the dark, the finale of the two-game series between the Indians and Twins went off as planned at Hiram Bithorn Stadium.

Tip leads police to suspicious body at trailer in Henderson

After receiving an anonymous tip of a possible death, officers located a man’s body inside a trailer on the 1800 block of Ward Drive, near Boulder Highway and Sunset Road, Henderson Police Department spokesman Rod Pena said.

Nevada opioid panel updated on efforts to reduce painkiller toll

At its second meeting Wednesday, the Governor’s Opioid State Action Accountability Task Force was told of progress being made in four key areas identified as priorities at the panel’s first meeting in September.

Recall petitions against Nevada state senators ruled invalid

The District Court decision ends the possibility of a recall election against Sen. Nicole Cannizzaro, D-Las Vegas, and Sen. Joyce Woodhouse, D-Henderson, unless recall backers appeal to the Nevada Supreme Court within 30 days.

Nevada fishing report, April 18, 2018

LAKE MEAD — Striped bass are providing anglers with plenty of action. Swimbait ranging from 3 to 12 inches in length and threadfin shad are catching the fish. Look for stripers in targeting shad near coves in 10 to 25 feet of water. For those seeking largemouth and smallmouth bass, areas near drop offs or the backs of coves between Callville Bay and Echo Bay are holding fish. Crappies are biting in the Overton Arm.

Thunderbirds to resume training after deadly crash

The Air Force’s elite Thunderbird demonstration squadron will return to the skies as an investigation into a deadly April 4 crash at the Nevada Test and Training Range outside Las Vegas continues, the unit’s commander announced Wednesday.

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