Budget hawks hate debt deal

A budget deal that will avoid a government shutdown is a win for President Donald Trump and congressional leaders, but deficit hawks warn the plan will increase government spending, defcits and the national debt.

Nevada fishing report, July 24, 2019

* Lake Mead — Anglers have shifted to fishing at dawn and dusk to beat the heat. Stripers are hiding near drop-offs with deep water and waiting for bait fish, though you may see some boils early in the morning. A Zara Spook, Jumpin’ Minnow, Super Fluke or similar bait will catch boiling stripers. Black bass are active in many coves throughout the Government Wash area. Water levels are up. Keep an eye out for submerged hazards.

Six Las Vegas-area Junior Achievement volunteers recognized

Six Junior Achievement volunteers were recognized by the organization at The Space for their volunteer efforts. John Starkey accepted the award on behalf of Lee Business School.

17 held in North Korea for a week after boat drifts

The crew members were aboard a Russia-flagged fishing boat when it was detained by North Korea on July 17, the Unification Ministry said in a statement.

 
CCSD backs down from cutting 170 dean jobs

The Clark County School District will not eliminate the jobs of roughly 170 middle and high school deans as previously announced, Superintendent Jesus Jara said Wednesday.

New duck decoy could be option for waterfowl hunters

The mallard look-alike was floating in a small tank of water when its head suddenly dropped forward in a feeding motion and into the water.