Nevada fishing report, June 30, 2016

Not great success out in Echo Bay overall, but one fisherman caught a good mixed bag of stripers, largemouth bass and smallmouth bass on swimbaits and crankbaits.

Antique fishing lure sparks more questions than answers

I realized my wife had found two antique bobbers tied to individual hand fishing lines complete with five sinkers. Unlike the plastic bobbers and floats available today, those in the display case are made of brass.

Las Vegas’ Jason Zucker re-signs with NHL’s Wild

Jason Zucker signed a two-year, $4 million extension to remain with the Minnesota Wild, the team that selected him in the second round of the 2010 NHL Draft.

Green courses, heart of gold earn induction for Las Vegas superintendent

The spotlight will soon shine on one of Las Vegas’ top golf course superintendents, as Bill Rohret will be inducted into the Las Vegas Golf Hall of Fame. Other 2016 inductees are Dean Wilson, Irwin Molasky and Mike Dunaway.

Darin Gorski returns from independent ball to Las Vegas

Darin Gorski was sitting in the Boston airport last Thursday, waiting for his layover to end. He and the rest of the independent Somerset Patriots were flying from Connecticut to Texas for a series with the Sugar Land Skeeters when his phone rang.

Number of mosquitoes carrying encephalitis jumps in Las Vegas

A sharp increase in mosquitoes carrying the St. Louis encephalitis virus has been identified by the Southern Nevada Health District’s Vector Surveillance Program.

Arizona professor wins WSOP ‘Monster Stack’ event, $1.12M

Mitchell Towner, an assistant professor of finance at the University of Arizona, won the World Series of Poker’s $1,500 buy-in “Monster Stack” No-limit Hold ’em event and the $1.12 million first prize Tuesday night at the Rio Convention Center.

Nevada State College’s coffers flush with big-time donations

When Nevada State College opened its doors at an empty vitamin factory 13 years ago, school leaders worked with a shoestring budget of paltry state funding and empty promises from community leaders who vowed to give more.

 
Chaos led to carnage in Istanbul attack that killed 42

Inciting panic and then taking lethal advantage, three suicide attackers unleashed a deadly tide of bullets and bombs at Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport, leaving 42 dead.

North Las Vegans to get first look at Kiel Ranch Historic Park

On Thursday, North Las Vegas residents will get their first look at rolling green lawns, picnic tables, gazebos and walking trails spanning 7 acres at Kiel Ranch Historic Park, the last remaining piece of a vast ranching empire established in the mid-1800s.

Nevada lawyer gave us attorney news conferences

Monday was the 25th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that gave attorneys across the country the ability to comment on cases outside the courtroom — and criticize the government.

Tourism officials to spend $200,000 on six Nevada events

The Nevada Division of Tourism will spend $200,000 to sponsor six events — four in Northern Nevada and two in Southern Nevada — to generate tourism in the state.

City of Reno to settle excessive force lawsuit

The city of Reno has agreed to pay nearly $23,000 to settle an excessive force lawsuit against an officer accused of assaulting a man during a traffic stop.

Arizona man pleads guilty to federal charges stemming from Oregon standoff

An Arizona tattoo artist pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal charges in the Oregon’s ranching standoff case. Brian Cavalier, a bodyguard for standoff leader Ammon Bundy and his father Cliven Bundy, pleaded guilty to conspiracy and possessing a gun in a federal facility. Cavalier admitted in federal court in Portland that he conspired with others to impede Interior Department employees from doing their jobs at the refuge near Burns.

$1K reward offered for information resulting in arrest of suspected vandal

The Bureau of Land Management is offering a $1,000 reward for information resulting in the arrest of the party responsible for breaking a glass window and door, damaging siding, and overturning a temporary restroom at Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area on the June 13.

NRA super PAC sets sights on Nevada

A National Rifle Association super PAC launched its first advertising campaign in the presidential race Wednesday, and Nevada is in its crosshairs.

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