Nevada
Kenny Bayless Announces Retirement as Referee in Nevada
After more than three decades refereeing fights in the professional ranks, Kenny Bayless has decided to call it quits.
Bayless, 73, wrote in a Facebook post that he has retired as a referee in Nevada, where he resides and has long been registered to officiate pro fights.
Bayless, who was born in Berkeley, Calif., has officiated some of the most notable bouts in the past couple of decades, from the 2004 heavyweight bout between Antonio Tarver and Roy Jones Jr. to Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao in 2015 to the first bout between Gennadiy Golovkin and Canelo Alvarez in 2017 to the heavyweight title rematch between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury in 2020.
Bayless noted in his post that he would still be refereeing exhibition matches and that he may look to take up a post with one of boxing’s four sanctioning bodies (IBF, WBO, WBC, WBA).
“I’m happy to announce that I am retiring as a referee from the state of Nevada,” Bayless wrote. “After more than 4 decades in the ring—32 as a professional referee and another decade in the amateur, I’m satisfied with my contribution to the sport of boxing and grateful for my accomplishments.
“Over the years I maintained good health so I plan to stay involved in the sport—maybe as a supervisor with one of the 4 major boxing organizations or even as a judge. You might even see me in the ring for an international exhibition or celebrity match. I’m open to whatever comes my direction. I have a couple of opportunities in the works at the moment.
“I want to thank God for watching over me and the fighters for these many years. I want to also thank my wife, my family and friends for their continued support , and all my boxing fans. Hope you enjoy the pictures of some of my memorable bouts! See you at the fights!”
Sean Nam is the author of Murder on Federal Street: Tyrone Everett, the Black Mafia, and the Last Golden Age of Philadelphia Boxing.
Nevada
Southern Nevada may see rare northern lights show again on Saturday night
(KTNV) — If you weren’t expecting to see the northern lights in Southern Nevada this weekend, you’re not alone. It’s a rare occurrence that some residents were lucky enough to see for themselves late Friday night.
Luckily those who missed that brief window could have another chance to glimpse the aurora borealis on Saturday night.
Aurora borealis and high pressure in Las Vegas, oh my!
How can I see the northern lights in Southern Nevada?
Strong solar radiation storms are in progress and expected to continue through Monday.
The aurora borealis is very active, and while NOAA is not forecasting it to be visible from the naked eye in southern Nevada…try your luck! Some viewers were able to snapshot the show last night, and Saturday evening is expected to be a strong forecast once again.
Sunday night into Monday, the storms are expected to become weaker and less visible.
Light pollution is a factor in your ability to see the northern lights. Here’s a map for where to find a darker sky in Nevada.
Long exposure on your iPhone may be able to capture the colors!
Nevada
Trooper Garcia terminated from Nevada State Police
In January 2024, Nevada State Trooper Chris Garcia’s K9 partner, Nala, was taken away from him due to a minor nipping incident. After numerous attempts to gain info on Nala and her well-being, he took to social media to bring attention to the situation. The “Bring K9 Nala Home” Facebook page has around 6,300 followers […]
Nevada
'Doomsday plane': US aerospace firm Sierra Nevada buys 5 Korean Air jets – Times of India
The E-4B, often referred to as the “Doomsday plane,” is renowned for its unique capability to withstand a nuclear war and serve as a mobile command and control center during crisis situations.
According to Reuters citing a source with knowledge of the transaction, the aircraft being acquired by Sierra Nevada are four Boeing 747-8s, which are powered by four engines.
These planes will be purchased from Korean Air, marking a significant step in the modernisation of the US Air Force’s fleet. The current E-4 fleet, which has been in service since the 1970s, are modified Boeing 747-200s.
The Korean Air filing said, the sale, valued at 918 billion Korean won ($674 million), aligns with the airline’s medium to long-term strategy to dispose of older aircraft and replace them with newer generation models.
As per a Defense News report, the E-4B aircraft, which currently serves as the National Airborne Operations Center, is designed to enable the President and other national leaders to manage military operations during a nuclear war or other catastrophic scenarios when ground command centers might be incapacitated.
Under the terms of the new contract, Sierra Nevada will be responsible for the delivery of both engineering and manufacturing development aircraft and production aircraft, along with associated ground systems and interim contract support before the deadline of July 10, 2036. The initial funding release for the project includes $59 million dedicated to research, development, test, and evaluation to kickstart the SAOC development.
An Air Force spokesperson said, “The development of this critical national security weapon system ensures the department’s nuclear command, control, and communications capability is operationally relevant and secure for decades to come.”
Korean Air will complete the delivery of the planes by September 2025, the filing added.
(With inputs from agencies)
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