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Six more chemicals used to create synthetic marijuana have been outlawed by the Nevada Board of Pharmacy, but manufacturers are expected to substitute other chemical compounds that will create a similar high for users. Pharmacy Board members approved an emergency regulation Tuesday that outlawed six of the ingredients used to make “Spice,” synthetic marijuana usually sold in head shops.
Jacob Snow, longtime general manager of the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada, could become Henderson’s next city manager. Snow’s appointment to the $225,000-a-year position could take a step forward Tuesday when the City Council next meets. Mayor Andy Hafen has acknowledged Snow is a close friend and that he is impressed with his abilities.
After 13½ years, authorities say they may have brought to justice all of those involved in the slayings of two anti-racist skinheads. A federal grand jury has indicted three more people in the 1998 hate-crime killings of Lin Newborn, 25, and Daniel Shersty, 21.
Relatives of Hard Rock Hotel executive Randy Kwasniewski, who committed suicide in March 2010, filed a wrongful death lawsuit Wednesday against the company that manufactures the sleeping pill Ambien. The lawsuit alleges, “Ambien may produce suicidal thoughts, ideations, strange bizarre behaviors and actions.”
The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada on Wednesday approved an opt-out program for ratepayers opposed to NV Energy’s NV Energize smart-meter initiative. But commissioners gave NV Energy 60 days to file fees for consumers who leave NV Energize.
Spirit Airlines added another city to what is emerging as a small hub at McCarran International Airport, with plans to fly nonstop to Minneapolis-St. Paul starting May 31.
NEW YORK — Target is pulling a greeting card that makes fun of the late singer Whitney Houston’s penchant for bad boys.