Новости за 17.04.2016

In an annual rite of spring in the Nevada state capital, bleating sounds fill the air along the green hills on the west side of Carson City, where grazing sheep provide a natural source of wildfire suppression.

Taxpayers in Douglas County, an angular-shaped county of under 50,000 people near Lake Tahoe, have an AGI of $73,444 compared to Clark County’s $57,318, according to 2013 tax return data, the latest year data are available. The county could be considered affluent – Glenbrook, an exclusive gated resort community of about 200 people in Douglas County, has its own ZIP code.

Veranda at the Four Seasons, 3960 Las Vegas Blvd. South, now offers a $55, three-course tasting menu with wine pairings. Entree choices include center-cut red Porto-glazed beef tenderloin with potatoes and mozzarella-stuffed zucchini blossom or Mediterranean sea bass with white asparagus spring mushroom risotto.

The population of the endangered Devil’s Hole pupfish appears to be rebounding, according to a recent count in the water-filled cavern the species calls home 90 miles west of Las Vegas.

“The Jungle Book” dominated the weekend box office, grossing a massive $103.6 million, and extending the Walt Disney Company’s success in transforming its animated classics into live-action hits.

The association that represents 240,000 University of California students statewide is calling for the head of the UC Davis to step down over the school’s public relations spending to clean up the university’s online image.

Eleven people remained missing Sunday in southern Japan from two powerful earthquakes that killed 41 people, as the U.S military announced it was preparing to join relief efforts and Toyota said it would suspend nearly all of its vehicle production in Japan.

The Republican race between Danny Tarkanian and Michael Roberson is a primary contest to watch in Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District.

Metro is investigating a crash involving an RTC bus that sent 22 people to the hospital.

The Valley will see rising temperatures and the first 90-degree day of the year this week.

A man was critically injured Saturday during a late-night crash on Rainbow Boulevard, police said.

Metro is investigating a central valley double homicide that happened just after 1 a.m. Sunday, according to Lieutenant CJ Jenkins.

Ruth Duer is looking for pickled eggs, and her fellow readers know where to find them. Pat Ilic emailed that she bought some “puckery” ones at Cost Plus World Market at 3890 Blue Diamond Road; there’s another Cost Plus at 2151 N. Rainbow Blvd. Jim Johnson found them at the Smart &Final at 3750 E. Flamingo Road. And Charlie Weakland said pickled eggs produced in the Amish country of Ohio and in regular, red (beet) and jalapeno flavors are available at the C-A-L Ranch Store at 232 N. Jones Blvd.

It’s about the music and more when rockabilly fans gather for the 19th annual Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend.

Wayne Newton’s T-Mobile performance April 6 marked the end of a 10-year rift between the Las Vegas icon and the Las Vegas Musicians Union.

For years, the typical American backyard consisted of a gray cement patio, black-kettle Weber charcoal grill tucked away in the corner, a round glass table with a hole in the center sprouting an oversized beach umbrella and either a small grassy area or some sort of desert plants scattered amongst various grades of dull boring gravel.

A gold rush in the early 1900s spawned the town of Beatty, 115 miles northwest of Las Vegas, and the nearby ghost town of Rhyolite.

When shelter dogs strut their stuff at The Animal Foundation’s Best in Show dog show, the real prize isn’t the cool gold cup filled with doggie biscuits. It’s the chance to move into brand-new homes with brand-new owners.

A study of Christian women indicates religious belief may help to counteract unrealistic portrayals in pop culture of how women should look.

The 51s scored two runs in the 11th inning on four walks and a single and defeated the host Fresno Grizzlies 7-5 after blowing a four-run lead in the ninth.

A powerful earthquake killed at least 77 people, injured hundreds more, ravaged coastal towns and sent residents fleeing for higher ground in Ecuador on Saturday night.

The series of events in UNLV men’s basketball since coach Dave Rice was fired Jan. 10.

Longtime DRI President Stephen Wells is taking a job in New Mexico in June, and his departure has raised concern that state leaders will consider folding DRI’s resources into one or both of Nevada’s universities.

Joe Gibbs Racing entered the Bristol weekend as NASCAR’s hottest team with Kyle Busch dominating the past two weeks, and based on what happened in Saturday’s final practices, Busch’s main competition to win the Food City 500 probably will come from teammates.

Micah Roberts’ NASCAR Sprint Cup driver ratings for Sunday’s Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee.