Montana man kills Sportsman Channel host, then self

WHITEFISH, Mont. — A northwestern Montana man shot and killed the host of the Sportsman Channel show “A Rifleman’s Journal” while the TV personality was visiting the shooter’s wife, police said Friday.

Brazil: Police puzzle over seven gift-wrapped skulls

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Police in the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo are baffled by a macabre puzzle: someone has been leaving gift-wrapped human skulls around town.

Florida company rewards workers with Beer Cart Friday

PORT ORANGE, Fla. — Employees at a Florida health care company are allowed to drink on the company’s tab, on company time, thanks to a perk known as “Beer Cart Fridays.”

Bathroom upgrades that boost livability for anyone aging in place

Staying safely in their own home as they grow older is a major concern for many Americans. If you plan to live independently at home for as long as possible, making a few simple changes in the bathroom can help you do so more comfortably and safely. Here are a handful of cost-effective changes that can help facilitate aging in place.

Spruce up your home for spring in just a weekend

As the weather gets warmer, everything outside becomes fresh and new – so why not make your home as nice inside as the weather is outside? In just a weekend, you can complete a few quick, easy projects that will make a big difference in your space. Get inspired to give your home a spring spruce-up with these handy tips.

Tips for creating a greener outdoor living space

Outdoor living spaces remain a popular home improvement, but while you’re planning your patio or prepping your planting beds do you consider the impact these improvements might have on the environment? Creating a great outdoor space can be even more satisfying when you take steps to make your project as “green” as possible.

Spring fling must-haves

Spring provides the perfect opportunity to host a party and show off all of the hard work you’ve put into your lawn and garden. Before your first guest arrives, make sure you have made all the preparations for your blooms to blossom, your garden to grow and your outdoor space to be pest free.

Bringing up your baby: 7 financial decisions for new parents

Having your first baby can be exhilarating and terrifying. You will be responsible for a new human life, and many new parents find themselves in a swirl of uncertainty about what kind of parents they will be.

Be at the Navy’s Hub: operate state-of-the-art nuclear powered vessels

Maintain equipment used to detect enemy planes and ships. Control steam generators. Operate nuclear propulsion plant machinery. These are just a few of the tasks Sailors aboard Navy aircraft carriers and submarines fulfill in both peace and wartime roles around the world. These Sailors are responsible for operating, controlling and maintaining state-of-the-art nuclear components that power the fleet; the core of the Navy’s ability to operate forward and maintain readiness.

Trends provide guidance as technology shapes careers landscapes

The saying goes: success is when preparation meets opportunity. As technology continues to affect our lives, workers in today’s ever-changing labor market need to be prepared with skills to adapt and succeed in the workplace.

Hicks stumps for stuttering singer

Former “American Idol” winner Taylor Hicks loves the “exceptional” grit of Season 12 sensation Lazaro Arbos, a stutterer who continues to defy the odds.

CORRECTIONS

A Thursday story on a North Las Vegas City Council race reported an incorrect number of candidates running for the mayor’s post. There are four candidates in that race. It also gave an incorrect date for the start of early voting, which is March 16.

Acupuncture article did not explore sanctioned medical practices

I am writing to express my dismay over the inflammatory rhetoric and inaccurate reporting in the two recent articles by Paul Harasim highlighting acupuncture in the Las Vegas Valley. Besides the ongoing dismissive, biased and derisive tone used to describe acupuncture, Mr. Harasim has misrepresented many of the facts, both directly and by omission.

Appeals court backers move for reconsideration

The proponents of an appellate court in Nevada will surely face one criticism above all others if the plan makes the 2014 ballot: Didn’t the voters just say no to this idea?

Giving back to the community

The 25-year-old foundation Nevada Community Foundation, established with a contribution from local gaming pioneer Moe Dalitz a year before his 1989 death, supports more than 150 funds underwriting dozens of local causes, from scholarships and music education to bullying prevention and animal conservation.

What was Henderson Council thinking?

A District Court judge’s dismissal last week of a complaint from the city of Henderson complaint against would-be arena developer Chris Milam is certainly not the last chapter of this sorry saga. But it does reinforce the notion that city officials radically failed in their duty to properly vet this increasingly fantastical deal in the first place.

Rebels’ tourney is measuring stick

He had just left the 18th green at Southern Highlands Golf Club with a 3-under-par 69. As Blake Biddle joined his teammates, he was hoping he had done enough to help UNLV win its home tournament.

Pletcher colt Verrazano eyes breakthrough

Two more colts will earn berths into the Kentucky Derby this weekend in the Tampa Bay Derby and San Felipe. The winner of each race will earn 50 points, enough to secure a spot in the 20-stall Derby starting gate.

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