NFL concussion claims hit $500M in less than 2 years

Claims administrators in the settlement released an updated report on the concussion settlement information website saying about $502 million had been approved in less than two years of the settlement. The original actuarial estimates from the NFL estimated a little more than $400 million would be paid out in the first decade.

Section of I-15 in Sloan to be narrowed for overnight work

A section of southbound Interstate 15 will be narrowed for overnight work Wednesday as crews work on bridge repairs in Sloan, the Nevada Department of Transportation said.

 
Jets sign Sam Darnold to 4-year, $30.25M deal, ending holdout

The New York Jets inked the rookie quarterback to a four-year, $30.25 million deal Monday, ending the contract holdout of the NFL’s No. 3 overall draft pick.

Lane restrictions scheduled for parts of US 93, I-15 this week

Sections of U.S. Highway 93 and Interstate 15 in North Las Vegas will be restricted this week as crews continue rebuilding the freeway interchange, the Nevada Department of Transportation said.

 
Trump has ‘no problem’ with government shutdown over border

President Donald Trump said Monday he would have “no problem” shutting down the federal government this year if congressional lawmakers don’t agree to provide additional border security funding.

 
LA-bound LeBron James opens Ohio school as part of legacy

James, who this month ended his second stay with the Cleveland Cavaliers by signing with the Los Angeles Lakers, has opened a public school for challenged children in his hometown.

 
More evacuations ordered in Northern California wildfire

About 10,000 more people were ordered evacuated as two wildfires surged toward small lake towns in Northern California while the state’s largest and deadliest blaze of the year slowed slightly after days of explosive growth.

Lawsuit filed in deadly duck boat sinking asks for $100M

A lawsuit seeking $100 million in damages has been filed against the owners and operators a duck boat that sank last week on a Missouri lake, killing 17 people.