Trudeau says Canada will legalize marijuana on Oct. 17

Marijuana will be legal nationwide in Canada starting Oct. 17 in a move that should take market share away from organized crime and protect the country’s youth, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday.

North Las Vegas OKs 5 new vehicles for police department

The North Las Vegas Police Department will get five new vehicles and a laser scanner, under a pair of contracts approved by the City Council Wednesday night.

Europe fears beer shortage amid World Cup due to lack of CO2

No beer at this time of year? A British trade group says there’s a shortage of carbon dioxide in Northern Europe, sparking fears that drinks may lack fizz just as thirsty soccer fans fill pubs for the World Cup.

North Las Vegas proposes pay raise for alternate judges

Alternate judges filling in for the North Las Vegas Municipal Court could get a pay raise under an ordinance introduced Wednesday night by the North Las Vegas City Council.

Engine crack caused British Airways fire in Las Vegas, feds say

A fatigue crack in a jet engine compressor caused a British Airways plane to catch fire following an aborted takeoff from McCarran International Airport nearly three years ago, the National Transportation Safety Board said Wednesday.

 
Golden Knights complete sweep of NHL awards

William Karlsson, Deryk Engelland, coach Gerard Gallant and general manager George McPhee captured honors as the Golden Knights swept four awards at the NHL Awards Show in Las Vegas on Wednesday night.

 
Refugee students resettled in Clark County get special honor

The second annual Refugee Recognition Ceremony at the Silverton casino in Las Vegas recognizes 92 students who survived hardship before landing in Clark County, including 36 high school graduates.

Aces point guard Moriah Jefferson cleared for practice

Aces coach Bill Laimbeer confirmed Wednesday that third-year point guard Moriah Jefferson will practice Thursday, marking the next step in the return from a knee injury that cost her the last year of her professional career.

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