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Illusionist Siegfried Fischbacher Dies In Las Vegas

Jan 14, 2021

BERLIN (AP) — German news agency dpa is reporting that illusionist Siegfried Fischbacher, the surviving member of duo Siegfried & Roy has died in Las Vegas at age 81.

The news agency said Thursday that Fischbacher’s sister, a nun who lives in Munich, confirmed his death of cancer.

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Arizona Man Arrested After Capitol Riot Faces More Charges

Jan 14, 2021

Additional criminal charges have been filed against an Arizona man who authorities say took part in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol while sporting face paint, and a furry hat with horns.

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School Board To Discuss Returning To Some In-Person Learning

Jan 14, 2021

The Clark County School District's school board of trustees is scheduled to hold a teleconference board meeting Thursday and among the agenda items will be when to reopen schools.

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Clark County, Health District Expand Vaccine Distribution

Jan 14, 2021

Clark County and the Southern Nevada Health District, along with their community partners are expanding efforts to offer COVID-19 vaccinations to prioritized populations of the public based on available vaccine supplies and CDC recommendations.

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Pietrangelo Set For Vegas Debut, Carries High Expectations

Jan 14, 2021

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Vegas President George McPhee and general manager Kelly McCrimmon believe Alex Pietrangelo is the missing link in the Golden Knights' quest for a Stanley Cup just four seasons after entering the league.

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Nevada National Guard To Send Troops To Biden's Inauguration

Jan 14, 2021

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Nevada National Guard will send more than 200 troops to Washington, D.C., to help with security for President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration on Jan. 20.

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Las Vegas Police Probe Allegations Of Officers At Capitol Riot

Jan 14, 2021

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas police are investigating allegations that some department employees participated in the deadly siege at the U.S. Capitol last week.

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Nevada Members Vote Along Party Lines On Trump Impeachment

Jan 14, 2021

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada's three Democrats in the U.S. House voted Wednesday to impeach President Donald Trump over the deadly insurrection at the Capitol, while the state's lone Republican in the House voted against impeachment.

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Environmentalists Move Toward Lawsuit Over Fuel Break Plan

Jan 14, 2021

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Environmentalists have filed a notice of intent to sue the U.S. government to block plans to build up to 11,000 miles of fuel breaks they contend would violate the Endangered Species Act in six western states.

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Las Vegas Hospital In Capacity Crisis As COVID-19 Cases Soar

Jan 14, 2021

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Las Vegas hospital declared a capacity crisis over the weekend, citing a surge of COVID-19 patients that overfilled its intensive care unit.

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Casino Dumps Markers For Touchless Tech At Slot Machines

Jan 14, 2021

Gaining credit at Las Vegas casinos has been around as long as the Strip.

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HBO Documentary Tells Stories Of People Fraudlently Fathered By Las Vegas Fertility Doctor

Jan 15, 2021

In 2018, Wendi Babst discovered her biological father wasn’t the man who raised her, but the doctor who helped her mother conceive: Las Vegas-based fertility specialist Dr. Quincy Fortier.

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Majority Of Douglas County Commission Wants To Slow Growth

Jan 13, 2021

MINDEN, Nev. (AP) — A majority of Douglas County commissioners are raising concerns about the impact of growth on local traffic and water supplies.

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New Allegiant Flights From Jackson Hole To Reno, Las Vegas

Jan 13, 2021

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Allegiant Air has announced new non-stop air service between Jackson Hole, Wyoming and Reno and Las Vegas beginning in June.

The new routes are among 21 the Las Vegas-based airline announced on Tuesday.

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11 Prescribed Burns Planned This Week At Lake Tahoe

Jan 13, 2021

RENO, Nev. (AP) — The U.S. Forest Service and its partners plan nearly a dozen prescribed fire operations around Lake Tahoe this week to help clear out underbrush that can fuel wildfires.

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Raiders Hire Gus Bradley As New Defensive Coordinator

Jan 13, 2021

The Las Vegas Raiders have hired Gus Bradley as their new defensive coordinator with the task of turning around one of the league's worst units.

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Leftover Court Bid To Block Biden Win In Nevada Is Dismissed

Jan 13, 2021

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A leftover legal bid by a conservative former state lawmaker to block certification of President-elect Joe Biden's win in Nevada has been dismissed.

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Sage Grouse Review Done, But Scant Time For Trump's Changes

Jan 13, 2021

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Trump administration has completed a review of plans to ease protections for a struggling bird species in seven states in the U.S. West, but there's little time to put them into action before President-elect Joe Biden takes office.

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Rural Nevada GOP Official's Letter Draws Calls For FBI Probe

Jan 13, 2021

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada's two U.S. senators have joined calls for an investigation of comments by the Republican Party chairman in rural Nye County that they warn could incite violence and insurrection.

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Nevada Lawmaker Resigns Amid Campaign Finance Investigation

Jan 13, 2021

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — A Nevada lawmaker is resigning amid an investigation involving the use of campaign contributions that prompted law enforcement to raid his home in May.

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John L. Smith: Nye County GOP Lunacy 'Par For The Course'

Jan 14, 2021

Last week’s deadly riot at the nation’s Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump was felt around the world. But John L.

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With 'All Roads Leading Downtown,' Goodman Focuses On Urban Core

Jan 14, 2021

Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn gave a virtual state of the city speech this year, but the issues facing the community are very real.

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Las Vegas Trade Shows, Resorts, Politics All Transformed By Adelson

Jan 12, 2021

During 40 years in Las Vegas, Sheldon Adelson transformed the trade show and resort industries and Nevada Republican politics.

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Raiders RB Josh Jacobs Won't Face DUI Charge In Las Vegas Crash

Jan 12, 2021

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders player Josh Jacobs won't face a driving under the influence charge for crashing last week near McCarran International Airport.

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NHL To Host 2 Outdoor Games In Lake Tahoe This Season

Jan 12, 2021

The NHL is taking its outdoor series to Lake Tahoe. The league announced it will hold two games on an outdoor rink set up at Edgewood Golf Course in Stateline, Nevada.

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