A fire on Sunday at the King Richard Court apartments near Russell and Paradise has left 10 people without a home. Even though the fire was contained in 20 minutes, there was enough damage to prevent the 10 from being able to spend the night in their own beds. Nobody was injured and the cause of the fire was not known as of early Monday morning. The American Red Cross of Southern Nevada was on the scene to help those displaced.
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MW tourney champ San Diego State prepares for NCAA Tournament UNR joins the Aztecs as an at-large team from the Mountain West Boise State will play in the National Invitation Tournament Gonzaga, back in the NCAAs, also could be headed to the MW Saint Mary’s just missed making the NCAA Tournament
Florida Gov. Rick Scott Signs Marjory Stoneman Douglas Gun Bill Scott signed the bill Friday, The law is known as the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act and increases restrictions on gun control, but also allows for some teachers to be armed. The law also:
• Raises the minimum age to buy rifles from 18 to 21
• Extends a three-day waiting period for handgun purchases to include long guns • Bans bump stocks The $400 million bill marks Scott’s break with the National Rifle Association, which opposes raising age limits to buy weapons or imposing new waiting periods.
Friends and family members of those killed on Nevada’s highways last year gathered to honor and remember their loved ones. More than 300 people were killed on the state’s highways, 59 of whom died in Southern Nevada, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol. Members of the Highway Patrol’s fatal crash team lit 59 luminarias to honor those who died. Speakers read the names of the deceased as troopers lit them. Among those named was Jaelan Fajardo, a 16-year-old high school student killed by a drunken driver. His mother spoke and called for stricter DUI laws.
Daylight Saving Time Arrives Sunday Clocks will move ahead one hour, costing us an hour of sleep. Evenings will become increasingly brighter as the sun will now set around 7 p.m. or later in most parts of the country. For example, New York’s sunset will shift from 5:58 to 6:59 on March 12, while Atlanta moves from 6:42 to 7:43. While it’s true that daylight saving time steals light from the morning,
U.S. employers went on a hiring binge in February, adding 313,000 jobs It was the most in any month since July 2016 and drew many people into the job market. The unemployment rate was unchanged at a low 4.1 percent. Investors celebrated sending the Dows Jones up more than 300 points. Hiring was solid across a wide range in February including higher-paying sectors such as construction.
To persuade e-commerce giant Amazon to open a new headquarters in the Las Vegas area, state and local governments offered 84 acres of land in downtown Las Vegas. Among the landmarks on the proposed Amazon land: Cashman Field, home of the Las Vegas Lights soccer team; Cashman Center exhibit hall, a library and the former Reed Whipple Cultural Center. The proposal said Amazon would get the 84 acres for free if it met criteria. In January, Amazon released a list of cities the company considers for the second headquarters. Las Vegas didn’t make the list. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
‘The Sopranos’ Prequel Film Confirmed Deadline reports that New Line has purchased Chase and Lawrence Konner’s screenplay for their “Sopranos” prequel film. The working title for the prequel is “The Many Saints of Newark.” Chase created the HBO series, which ran for six seasons, and Konner served as a writer. “The Many Saints of Newark” is set during the 1960s riots in the New Jersey city between the African-American and Italian communities. Multiple characters from the series, albeit younger versions, are expected to star in the film. The Sopranos won 21 Primetime Emmy Awards and five Golden Globe Awards during its run.
Cigna Buys Express Scripts in $54 Billion Deal In a statement on Thursday, Cigna said the price includes $48.75 billion in cash and 0.2434 shares of stock of the combined company per Express Scripts share. The move comes as more and more health-care companies attempt to lessen medical expenses by working with middlemen like Express Scripts. Express is the largest remaining independent drug middleman, providing customers with pharmacy benefit management services. According to Bloomberg, Cigna will cover roughly $15 billion in Express’s debt, putting the total value of the deal at $69.6 billion.
Kevin Harvick dominated Sunday’s Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. He led a track record 214 of 267 laps. But there was a small problem. His rear window bowed during the race after a brace failed. NASCAR docked Harvick seven playoff points, fined his crew chief and suspended his car chief. The Stewart-Haas Racing team said it will consider options before submitting an appeal.
The Lights FC plays its fourth preseason game Friday morning. The team is traveling to play against Orange County SC. It’s the Lights first meeting with another team from the United Soccer League. I’m looking forward to it. It should be good to kind of see where we’re at. The game should be a good dress rehearsal for the Lights’ March 17 season-opener. It’s really a big opportunity to prove ourselves. I’m excited. I’m more excited than the games before.
UNLV has to go through UNR to keep its season alive Jovan Mooring shot the Rebels to victory in the first meeting UNR clobbered UNLV in the rematch Brandon McCoy is coming off a strong game against Air Force UNLV coach Marvin Menzies hopes to point the way to the semifinals
A man was arrested Wednesday after making terroristic threats at a Las Vegas church. Prosecutors say the man idolizes Route 91 Harvest festival gunman, Stephen Paddock, and told church members last month that he was planning “something big.” The man, 23-year-old Calin Hodges, was indicted Wednesday on a terrorism charge. According to the indictment, at least 40 people were at the church service when Hodges proclaimed he would become “the greatest mass shooter in history.” Police say they discovered a diary inside Hodges vehicle, that stated “Stephen Paddock had stolen his idea on 1 October” and that he also admired the Columbine High School shooters. Two judges have ordered that Hodges be held on $15,000 bail and confined to a mental health facility.
A Las Vegas homeowner was fined $72,900 on Wednesday for renting out their house on vacation rental websites without a license. The fines stem from 138 days of unlicensed rental activity through Airbnb and HomeAway. The fines include $69K in daily penalties for unlicensed renting and $3,900 in failed inspection fees. Homeowner Neu Nili collected more than $108K in revenue, and the city missed out on roughly $16K in room tax, city Code Enforcement Supervisor Vicki Ozuna said. The hefty fine highlighted a rift among city officials over short-term rental rules that the council passed last year.
Las Vegas police are searching for a suspect who robbed an adult entertainment store last month. The suspect waved a knife at two clerks, demanding money at the Adult Superstore at 3850 W. Tropicana. The clerks did not give him any money. until he went behind the counter and cornered thems. One of the clerks finally opened the the register and the suspect took off on foot with an undisclosed amount of money, Anyone with information on the robbery should contact Metro’s robbery section or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous.
Southern Nevada has $18.8 billion worth of planned, proposed and underway construction projects. Including… Las Vegas Convention Center expansion $1.4 billion Las Vegas stadium $1.9 billion I-ll Boulder City Bypass $318 million Resorts World Las Vegas $4 billion Project Neon $1 billion Wynn Paradise Park $1.5 billion
Amazon Offering Discounted Prime Memberships to Medicaid Recipients Individuals with a valid Medicaid or Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card The $5.99 membership can be renewed every year for up to four years. The reduced Prime membership comes with the same benefits of a standard one, including free two-day shipping, Prime Video, Prime Music and Prime Now. Last year, Amazon also joined a USDA pilot program that allows those receiving government assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to buy groceries through online markets like Amazon’s FreshDirect or Walmart.
A man was struck by a BMW late Monday night and later died at a local hospital.
The crash occurred around 11 p.m near Alexander Avenue and Walker Street. Homicide detectives are on the scene because the man was in an altercation before the crash. The driver remained on the scene and was cooperating with police. It’s not known at this time if the driver will face any charges.
Retail giant Walmart announced on Feb. 28 that it would raise the minimum age to purchase guns to 21. This applies to purchasing firearms and ammunition. The company added it would remove online items. Walmart said it has not sold sporting rifles like the Florida shooter’s AR-15 since 2015.
The 90th Oscars Were the Least Watched in History According to The Hollywood Reporter, 26.5 million watched the Oscars, a 20 percent drop from last year. The 26.5 million viewers would be an all-time low for the Oscars. Overnight returns had the lengthy ABC telecast averaging a 18.9 rating among households between 8 and 11 p.m. ET. Last year, 32.9 million viewers tuned in to watch the ceremony. The previous low for viewership was 32 million viewers in 2008 when Jon Stewart was host. The Shape of Water picked up an award for Best Picture, while Gary Oldman and Frances McDormand won Best Actor and Actress, respectively.
The NCAA March Madness Tournament Explained The NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament is single-elimination, The term March Madness was popularized by an Illinois high school official, Henry V. Porter, in 1939, but it was Brent Musburger who used it during coverage of the 1982 tournament. The winner of the tournament for the 32 Division I conferences receives an automatic bid. The selection committee also decides which school among non-qualifiers has the pedigree to earn an invite to the tournament. Selection Sunday on March 11 March Madness officially begins March 11 and runs through April 2, when the NCAA men’s basketball championship takes place.
The Guy who Tried to Steal Frances McDormand’s Oscar has Been Caught McDormand, who won the Oscar for Best Actress, had the award temporarily stolen from her at the Governors Ball. The Governors Ball is where actors and actresses go to get their trophies engraved with their names after their wins. According to Cara Buckley of The New York Times, McDormand had set it down during a conversation when an unidentified man picked it up and walked away with it. Cara Buckley, via Twitter The Los Angeles police then confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that the man has since been arrested.
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Oscars 2018: Frances McDormand Wins Best Actress The star won an Academy Award for her role in “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.” McDormand topped Meryl Streep, Saoirse Ronan and Sally Hawkins. McDormand asked the other women nominees to stand up during her speech. Frances McDormand I have two words to leave with you tonight: ‘inclusion rider.’ Inclusion rider is a term used in actor’s clause, ensuring gender and racial equality in hiring on movie sets.
Kobe Bryant Takes Home Oscar For Short Film The basketball player won the award for animated film “Dear Basketball.” Some viewers were angered by Bryant’s appearance, given previous rape accusations against him in 2003. “Basketball players are supposed to shut up and dribble. I’m glad we’re doing much more than that.” Kobe Bryant
The Lights FC and Reno 1868 are asking fans to help name their rivalry series. Until midnight March 11 fans can vote at nevadasoccervote.com for these options: Governor’s Cup Copa Nevada Gamblers’ Cup Nevada Cup Silver State Cup and Other The teams first meet at Cashman Field on March 24.
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UNLV’s Brandon McCoy was named MW Freshman of the Year. McCoy also was selected to the All-Mountain West second team. Teammate Shakur Juiston joined McCoy on the second team. UNLV point guard Jordan Johnson was named an honorable mention. Boise State’s Chandler Hutchison was chosen top player.
