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HELLO HEARTBURN: PICKLE EATING CHAMP DOWNS 4 POUNDS

May 14, 2011 - 10:30 am

Joe Larue from North Kentucky broke the world record Friday for the most pickles eaten in five minutes, eating exactly 4 pounds during the inaugural Pickle Eating Contest at The Mirage. He took home the grand prize of $1,000 cash. The previous world record was 3.15 pounds held by the founder of All Pro Eating and emcee of the event, Arnie “Chowhound” Chapman. Celebrity judges included Mirage headliner Terry Fator and his wife, Taylor Makakoa; Chef Rick Moonen of rm seafood at Mandalay Bay; Kevin Burke of "Defending the Caveman"; food writers Al Mancini and John Curtas; and cast members from "Thunder from Down Under" at Excalibur and "Fantasy" at Luxor. (Photo courtesy The Mirage)

Mega Millions Lottery play slips are displayed for customers at a convenience store in Chicago, ...

Mega Millions jackpot grows to $965M for Friday’s drawing

By The Associated Press

November 12, 2025 - 5:47 am

The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to $965 million for Friday’s drawing, after no ticket matched all six numbers, according to lottery officials.

Cpl. Vincent Palmieri Jr., USMC (Ret.), vice commander for the State of Nevada Military Order o ...

‘A place of reflection’: Veterans memorial planned for northwest Las Vegas — PHOTOS

By Ricardo Torres-Cortez / RJ

November 11, 2025 - 10:50 pm

The memorial will include an open-air promenade, an amphitheater, and educational materials that will honor more than 200,000 veterans in the state.

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after Vice President JD Vance swore in U.S. Ambassad ...

What to know about Trump’s plan to give Americans a $2K tariff dividend

By Paul Wiseman Associated Press

November 11, 2025 - 4:48 pm

President Donald Trump boasts that his tariffs protect American industries, lure factories to the United States, raise money for the federal government and give him diplomatic leverage. Now, he’s claiming they can finance a windfall for American families, too

A cashier scans groceries, including produce, which is covered by the USDA Supplemental Nutriti ...

Supreme Court extends its order blocking full SNAP payments, with shutdown potentially near an end

By Geoff Mulvihill and Margery Beck The Associated Press

November 11, 2025 - 3:58 pm

Reopening the government would restart the program that helps 42 million Americans buy groceries, but it’s not clear how quickly full payments would resume.

The Nevada Legislature flag flies above the Legislative Building in the final days of the 83rd ...

What could be on the Nevada Legislature’s special session agenda?

By McKenna Ross / RJ

November 11, 2025 - 2:25 pm

As politicos prepare to reconvene as soon as Thursday, there remains a level of uncertainty about what exactly will be on the agenda until the official proclamation comes.

Assemblymembers Daniele Monroe-Moreno and Sandra Jauregui wave to the crowd on hand to talk ab ...

Final lobbying efforts for Nevada film studios made ahead of special session

By McKenna Ross / RJ

November 11, 2025 - 1:35 pm

The activity comes as the agenda for the special legislative session, which could start Thursday, is still being finalized.

The Great Seal of the State of Nevada is hung on a wall in the Nevada Legislature. (Ellen Schmi ...

4 companies planning to expand in Clark County approved for over $1M in tax incentives

By Emerson Drewes / RJ

November 11, 2025 - 11:54 am

Four companies have been approved for over $1.18 million in abatements in Clark County in sectors such as fintech, car parts, defense and law enforcement training and textiles.

A kayaker departs below the Hoover Dam on their way to Willow Beach Sunday, October 19, 2025, ...

Colorado River deadline passes without an agreement

By Alan Halaly / RJ

November 11, 2025 - 5:05 pm

Tuesday was the deadline for seven states to submit a framework for a deal to update the river’s operating guidelines that expire at the end of 2026.

Fewer cancellations reported at Las Vegas airport; return to normalcy could take weeks

By Richard N. Velotta / RJ

November 11, 2025 - 8:25 pm

Aviation experts say despite a congressional vote to end the government shutdown nearing, it could take weeks before flight schedules return to normal.

A California Highway Patrol cruiser in 2023. (Thaddeus Miller/The Fresno Bee/TNS)

Chased by police, driver covers 173 miles on California freeways before escaping into Mexico

Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times

November 11, 2025 - 8:01 am

A minivan driver fled from police across four counties, speeding across freeways and evading the California Highway Patrol until the suspect made it across the border into Mexico, officials said, where they seemingly escaped.