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LAS VEGAS (AP) — A former federal official who pleaded guilty in corruption and tax-related fraud cases has been sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison by a federal judge in Las Vegas who said the man’s conduct undermined democracy. U.S. District Judge Andrew Gordon told 50-year-old Frederick Leavitt of Henderson that some people already

By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Atlantic City casino workers feel they are closer than ever to getting a law passed that would ban smoking in the gambling halls. Tuesday was the 16th anniversary of a New Jersey law that banned smoking almost everywhere indoors, except in casinos. About 250 casino

By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Vegas Golden Knights coach Peter DeBoer knows his team’s play in the defensive zone is critical to sparking offensive production in the final nine games of the regular season. Vegas has seen 16 skaters miss time due to injuries, but the return of several defensemen has

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Unusually gusty winds have been sweeping through parts of Nevada, spurring a dust storm warning in metro Las Vegas. High gusts between 30-40 mph have already been reported Monday around Nellis Air Force Base and areas of greater Las Vegas. High gusts between 30-40 mph (48-64 kph) have already been reported

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Nye County Sheriff’s Office says some of its deputies were involved in a car pursuit that culminated with an officer-involved shooting near the California state line. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports the agency says it was assisting the California Highway Patrol and the Inyo County Sheriff’s Office near Pahrump after

By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Brayden McNabb scored one goal and assisted on two others and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Arizona Coyotes 6-1. With the win, the Knights moved within two points of third-place Los Angeles in the Pacific Division. Both Vegas and the Kings have nine games remaining.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada’s largest university is going smoke-free, going beyond the state’s existing law against smoking in most indoor public places by expanding it to include outdoor areas. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas policy announced Friday and taking effect Aug. 15 in time for the fall 2022 semester also applies to vaping.

By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Authorities in Las Vegas say a 16-year-old high school student has been jailed and will be prosecuted as an adult on sex assault and attempted murder charges after attacking a teacher in a classroom after school. Police said Friday the teen met the teacher Thursday to

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The exodus from Michigan to the NHL is underway. Top pick Owen Power signed with Buffalo and fellow Canadian Olympian Kent Johnson is expected to join Columbus immediately. Power could make his NHL debut with the Sabres in a matter of days. The same goes for Michigan captain Nick

By SCOTT SONNER Associated Press FERNLEY, Nev. (AP) — A judge in rural Nevada decided that a 41-year-old man accused of kidnapping and killing an 18-year-old woman last month will remain in jail without bail ahead of another court date on murder and other charges. Troy Driver appeared Friday by video from a Lyon County

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The exodus from Michigan to the NHL is under way. Top pick Owen Power signed with Buffalo and fellow Canadian Olympian Kent Johnson is expected to join Columbus immediately. Power could make his NHL debut with the Sabres in a matter of days. The same goes for Michigan captain

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer Kent Johnson has signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets that begins immediately. He’s the first of several University of Michigan players expected to jump to the NHL after their college season ended with a loss in the Frozen Four. The Blue Jackets also signed free

By SCOTT SONNER Associated Press FERNLEY, Nev. (AP) — A judge decided Friday that a 41-year-old man accused of kidnapping and killing an 18-year-old woman last month in rural Nevada will remain held without bail ahead of another court date on murder and other charges. Troy Driver appeared Friday by video from a Lyon County

By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A prosecutor says the death penalty will be considered in the case of a Las Vegas man accused of kidnapping and killing a 4-year-old boy and hiding the body in a freezer while keeping the boy’s mother captive. A state court judge on Friday postponed Brandon

By KEN KUSMER Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The nephew of an Indiana couple that had been missing for more than a week says they were at peace with the world as the husband died a day before rescuers reached the wife. Beverly Barker, who’s 69, was released from a Reno, Nevada, hospital Thursday, two