EDITORIAL: Regulations due for a makeover

On Wednesday in Carson City, Assembly Bill 409 is expected to get its first hearing in the Legislature, before the Assembly’s Committee on Commerce and Labor. And if ever a bill were aptly numbered, AB409 is it — because Nevada’s occupational licensing regulations need some serious cleaning up.

Nevadans should have say on land management policy

In Nevada and across the West, lawmakers are considering the costs and benefits of moving public land management from the federal government to the state. While the debate stirs passions, a new analysis provides some sobering figures on the economic gains that states stand to make.

Pro turns amateur, plays golf for fun

Edward Fryatt was a golfing All-American at UNLV and had a nice little run on the PGA Tour. Then he lost his tour card and set aside his clubs for 10 years — until he started playing again recently as an amateur in Southern Nevada Golf Association tourneys.

Outlaws struggle on and off the field in opener

As is the case with most start-up franchises, it was a tough opening night for the Las Vegas Outlaws as they were handled by the San Jose SaberCats 59-41.

Suspect attempts escape by jumping into river; can’t swim

A possible theft suspect jumped in the Willamette River to avoid arrest, but he did not appear to be a very good swimmer and was caught hiding along the riverbank, according to Portland police.

Be kind to your spine

Back pain is the most commonly reported pain condition in America. It affects 8 out of 10 people at some point during their lives. In fact, one-quarter of American adults report having low-back pain lasting at least one whole day in the past three months.

BASEBALL: Two-run bunt lifts Gators to win in Lions Tournament

A.J. Amelburu drove in the tying and winning runs on a bunt single with one out in the top of the seventh inning Monday to help Green Valley’s baseball team to a 5-2 win over Granite Hills (Calif.) in the Lions Tournament in El Cajon, Calif.

CRUSADER INVITATIONAL: Martin, Crusaders top Legacy

Winning pitcher Makena Martin was 3-for-4 with a triple, a double and three RBIs to help Faith Lutheran’s softball team to a 6-3 victory over Legacy in the winners’ bracket final of the Crusader Invitational at Faith Lutheran.

Boy drowns in pool at southwest valley home

A 6-year-old boy died Monday evening after he drowned in a pool in the backyard of a southwest valley home, according to Las Vegas police.

Child killed in bus stop crash; Metro detains 2 people

Two people are in custody in connection with a hit-and-run crash that injured two people and killed a third Monday afternoon at a bus stop near Sahara Avenue and Maryland parkway, according to Las Vegas police.

Man killed by tombstone he was decorating

A Pennsylvania man was helping decorate his mother-in-law’s tombstone on Monday ahead of the Easter holiday when it suddenly toppled over, pinning him underneath and killing him, a cemetery caretaker said.

Vaughn, Wood eyeing NBA decisions

UNLV underclassmen Rashad Vaughn and Chris Wood continue to ponder entering the NBA Draft, and coach Dave Rice is preparing to move ahead with or without them. One thing is sure: Former Panaca prep star Dantley Walker plans to transfer to get more playing time.

Babysitter accused of burning, injuring child

According to police, the nanny was arrested Friday night after an investigation revealed the child she was caring for had suffered bruising and second degree burns.

Police union board pressures director to resign

The Police Protective Association Executive Board is attempting to oust Executive Director Chris Collins from his leadership role in the union, multiple sources confirm.

Conservative Nevada lawmakers pitch alternate budget

A group of conservative Nevada lawmakers Monday proposed an alternative to Gov. Sandoval’s $7.3 billion general fund budget that they say will fund the governor’s priorities without raising taxes.

Mother of Colorado gunman prays to ‘stop this quest for death’

Details of Arlene Holmes’ book were disclosed in an interview that she and her husband, Bob, granted to the Del Mar Times, in which the couple maintained that their son is mentally ill and his life should be spared.

Las Vegas mayoral candidates fire shots in final debate

The front-runners in Las Vegas’ mayoral race got in their parting blows Monday night, squaring off for a fourth and final debate ahead of next week’s municipal primary election.

 
Jamie Foxx’s Bruce Jenner joke criticized by LGBT group

Actor-singer Jamie Foxx came under fire on Monday from LGBT-youth group The Trevor Project for “insensitive comments” he made at an awards show about reality star Bruce Jenner and reports of his decision to transition to a woman.

5 travel spots that just got cheaper for Americans

Much of the world is on sale for Americans right now since the U.S. dollar is enjoying one of the strongest moments in modern history. If you were dreaming of a vacation to a far off destination, now is the time.

Aldo doesn’t take UFC title for granted

Jose Aldo has held the UFC featherweight title since 2010, longer than the champs in any other division. “I look at the champions and see them lose and take lessons from that,” he said as he focuses on his July 11 fight with Conor McGregor at the MGM Grand.

Police attempt to serve search warrant closes portion of Warm Springs

A segment of East Warm Springs Road was closed for more than six hours while police attempted to serve a search warrant at a southeast valley home that was later found to be unoccupied, according to Henderson police.

 
Robin Williams’ family is fighting over his estate

A probate judge on Monday instructed attorneys for the estate and heirs of Robin Williams to take eight weeks to work out disputes over property and money between the three adult children of the late comedian and his widow.

 
Teachers, coaches make Vegas robotics teams possible

As more than 43 high school teams convened for the FIRST® Robotics Las Vegas Regional Competition, it’s easy to focus on the students and the intricate robots they designed, but their mentors and coaches are the reason they’re able to compete in the first place.

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