Pahrump man arrested for sexually assaulting 6-year-old girl
A 39-year-old Pahrump man was arrested Saturday for sexually assaulting a six-year-old girl, according to a Nye County Sheriff’s release Saturday morning.
Airstrikes target Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria — VIDEO
A U.S.-led coalition launched 11 air strikes in Iraq and nine in Syria since early Friday against Islamic State militants, the Combined Joint Task Force said.
Longtime NBA player Anthony Mason dies at 48
Longtime NBA player Anthony Mason, who helped the New York Knicks reach the 1994 NBA Finals, died early Saturday morning at the age of 48.
Bicyclist in hospital after Saturday morning crash
The bicyclist was transported to Summerlin Hospital.
Small town opens up big heart for coach
There is something magical about a small town. Something perfectly dreadful and yet charmingly nostalgic. The people of it understand each other, seemingly always straddling a line between love and hate, acceptance and resentment. Until heartache arrives. Then a small town unites.
Witnesses testify on roles in scheme to defraud homeowners associations
A key player in the scheme to take over and defraud homeowners associations testified Friday how he helped rig elections to further the massive conspiracy directed by his cousin, former construction company boss Leon Benzer.
Motorcyclist critical after Friday night crash
A motorcyclist was transported to the hospital with critical injuries after a central valley crash Friday night.
O’Reilly’s show ratings go even higher amid reporting controversy
On Wednesday night, O’Reilly averaged 705,000 viewers ages 25 to 54 — up more than 35% from his year-to-date average of 516,000.
Putin critic gunned down in Moscow
Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov was shot and killed Friday night in central Moscow, the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation said in a statement Saturday, prompting immediate speculation from fellow opposition figures that the killing was targeted.
Aaron Hernandez sent urgent text to friend on night of murder
Former National Football League star Aaron Hernandez texted a friend to “hurry” in the hours before prosecutors say the pair and another man murdered an associate in an industrial park in 2013, according to testimony on Friday.
Woman knocked unconscious in drive-by egg-throwing attack
Seattle police searched on Friday for a vandal who hurled an egg at a woman standing outside a local bar, striking her in the head and knocking her unconscious in an apparently random drive-by attack, officials said.
It’s still summer in these 5 hot spots
For people living in North America, it’s been an especially brutal winter. The first day of spring — March 20 — can’t come too soon.
Iran hacked Sands operations, U.S. official says
It’s been a year since American billionaire Sheldon Adelson’s casino company was hacked. Now the blame is officially being placed on Iran.
Senate passes temporary fix to avoid Homeland Security shutdown
The U.S. House of Representatives gave final approval on Friday to a one-week stopgap spending bill for the domestic security agency, averting a partial shutdown with just hours to spare before a midnight deadline.
23 guns confiscated, man arrested in North Las Vegas drug raids
A law enforcement task force on Thursday arrested a man and confiscated 23 guns, drugs and cash during two raids in North Las Vegas, according to Metro.
Will Smith’s ‘Focus’ settles for being a grown-up good time
The con artist tale is witty, charming and so sexy it makes “Fifty Shades of Grey” feel like a two-hour cold shower. Well, technically “Fifty Shades of Grey” makes “Fifty Shades of Grey” feel like a two-hour cold shower, but I digress.
Police seek suspect in downtown shooting
Las Vegas police on Friday were looking for a man they said is linked to a Thursday night shooting downtown.
Reporter crashes face first into a snowman — VIDEO
Everyone makes mistakes. Reporters sometimes get their mistakes recorded. And often times they make us laugh.
Leonard Nimoy, ‘Mr. Spock,’ dies at 83
Leonard Nimoy, best known for his portrayal of logic-bound Mr. Spock in the “Star Trek” science fiction television series and movies, died on Friday at age 83 after a battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Officials identify officer, dead man in Wednesday shooting
The Metro officer and the man who was fatally shot by police Wednesday morning have been identified.
Classmates didn’t come to autistic boy’s birthday, community shows up
When none of her son’s classmates showed up to his birthday party, a Florida mother took to social media to express her despair. Within hours, her community rallied to make her little boy’s day nothing short of magical.
Tourism inches up while average daily room rate highest since 2007
Visitation to Las Vegas inched up slightly in January while the average daily room rate soared to its highest level since September 2007, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority reported Friday.
Repeal of sports wagering handle tax reintroduced by Titus
Legislation that would repeal a federal handle tax on Nevada sports books was reintroduced in Congress Friday by Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., who said the levy places an undue burden on the state’s sports book industry.
Woman hurt, 10 people displaced by residential fire
A woman suffered second- and third-degree burns Friday while trying to extinguish a residential fire northwest of the Spaghetti Bowl.
Attorney General Holder advises increase in mall security
Outgoing U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder vowed, “Anyone involved in the killing of American citizens will be held accountable. It doesn’t matter where you are, we will find you. We will hunt you down.”
Car crashes into Summerlin Animal Hospital
Two people were injured Friday when a car crashed into the Summerlin Animal Hospital, Las Vegas police said.
Mexico arrests most-wanted Knights Templar drug lord
Mexico has captured the most wanted drug lord in the country, Servando “La Tuta” Gomez, police said on Friday, delivering a boost to a government battered by gang violence.
Ex-police chief reveals new details on JonBenet Ramsey murder
It’s easy to feel a little sad for Mark Beckner, the former Boulder, Colorado, police chief and Reddit newbie who did an Ask Me Anything segment this weekend, unaware that his answers were accessible to the entire world.
Mo. police identify suspect in shooting spree that killed 8
The Southern Missouri shooting spree suspect has been identified as Joseph Jesse Aldridge, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Gaming revenue shifts trend, rises 7.75 percent in state, 15.4 percent on Strip
Nevada casinos turned the corner in January. Gaming revenue increased 7.75 percent statewide while Strip casinos grew totals by 15.4 percent during the first month of 2015, the Gaming Control Board said Friday.
Will your child be affected by CCSD zoning changes?
Clark County School Board members voted on Thursday to make minor zoning changes that will affect several schools throughout the valley next year.
Jeb Bush plans Monday visit to Las Vegas
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush plans to hold a discussion Monday in Las Vegas on “restoring the promise of America” as the Republican contemplates a 2016 run for president.
Lockdown lifted at 2 Las Vegas schools
Cortney Middle School and Harmon Elementary School were placed on lockdown Friday morning because of a shooting investigation in a nearby residential neighborhood, Las Vegas police said.
Doctors don’t know what killed this Missouri mom, son
A mysterious sudden death of a mother and her adult son are raising concerns of a possibly dangerous virus.
Here’s what color ‘The Dress’ really is, manufacturer says
Some see white and gold. Others see blue and black. There’s no middle ground. The Great Dress Debate of 2015 via Tumblr and asked for help in identifying its colors. Here’s the science behind the true color of the #TheDress.
1 arrested, 7 cited in beating death of emu in Texas
Eight people have either been arrested or cited by police for their roles in stealing an emu in a rural Texas town and beating it to death, the Comanche County Sheriff’s Department said on Thursday.
- Page 1
- ››
Contest and Promotions
Educator of the Month 2014-2015
Nominate your favorite educator now!News
ISIS court orders release of 29 Christian hostages
An ISIS court in northern Syria has ordered the release of 29 Assyrian Christian hostages among more than 200 captured by the Sunni extremist group, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Saturday, citing an Assyrian commander.
Airstrikes target Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria — VIDEO
A U.S.-led coalition launched 11 air strikes in Iraq and nine in Syria since early Friday against Islamic State militants, the Combined Joint Task Force said.
Questions remain in Missouri shooting rampage that left 8 dead
Authorities continued to search for answers on Saturday in the murders of seven people in a small Missouri town as details emerged of the alleged shooter’s criminal background and local media reported the identities of another three victims.
Sports
Stolen NASCAR Sprint Cup car found on rural Georgia road
A NASCAR Sprint Cup car stolen from the hotel where the team was staying turned up on a rural Georgia road Saturday — the day before the scheduled race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, but not in time for the team to qualify.
Longtime NBA player Anthony Mason dies at 48
Longtime NBA player Anthony Mason, who helped the New York Knicks reach the 1994 NBA Finals, died early Saturday morning at the age of 48.
Horse Racing: Today at Santa Anita, Feb. 28
Post Time 12:30 p.m.
Entertainment
Police may have found Lupita Nyong’o’s missing Oscars dress
The police may have found the missing white custom Calvin Klein gown that adorned actress Lupita Nyong’o when she attended Sunday’s Academy Awards.
Las Vegas losing a gem with Simon closing
Las Vegas is losing one of its most iconic and prettiest restaurants, when the Palms shuts down chef Kerry Simon’s very tasty and seductive Simon at Palms Place.
‘When will my dayclub open?’
I am anticipating a flurry of emails of people asking me when hotel pools will open for daytime clubbing. So here’s your very-latest news of dayclub/pool party openings.
Business
10 things you should never put on a credit card
If you think it’s OK to use your credit card for any and all purchases because of the swell perks and rewards you’ll get, think again. Here is a detailed list of things you should never pay for with a credit card, along with why it would be a terrible idea to do so.
Allegiant adding nonstop Las Vegas-Indianapolis service
In a bid to grow its presence in Indianapolis, Allegiant Air has added nonstop flights to and from McCarran International Airport.
Las Vegas Monorail strikes deal with company staging Rock in Rio festival
The Las Vegas Monorail Co. is partnering with the company that is bringing the two-weekend Rock in Rio music festival to Las Vegas in May.
Nation and World
ISIS court orders release of 29 Christian hostages
An ISIS court in northern Syria has ordered the release of 29 Assyrian Christian hostages among more than 200 captured by the Sunni extremist group, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Saturday, citing an Assyrian commander.
Airstrikes target Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria — VIDEO
A U.S.-led coalition launched 11 air strikes in Iraq and nine in Syria since early Friday against Islamic State militants, the Combined Joint Task Force said.
Questions remain in Missouri shooting rampage that left 8 dead
Authorities continued to search for answers on Saturday in the murders of seven people in a small Missouri town as details emerged of the alleged shooter’s criminal background and local media reported the identities of another three victims.
Opinion
EDITORIAL: Tax quiz makes case for simplification
Does filing your federal tax return make you feel stupid? You’re not alone.
LETTERS: Mexico’s unhappiness not our concern
To the editor:
Life
Catering to Millennials
Millennials, armed with the latest data on decor and a passion for personalization of their ideas, are swarming into the home marketplace. It’s turned designers from contractors into collaborators as the latest generation rolls up its sleeves to play a larger part in defining its world, from chair fabrics to carbon footprints.
Fix up old outdoor table with chalkboard tabletop
In my efforts to simplify and clean up in this new year, I put my old garden table and chairs in the trash. They’re over 15 years old and are literally falling apart.
Use pattern mixing to discover design personality
Our homes are sacred places where we restore and reinvigorate ourselves. I’ve found that for a home to fill you to the brim, it needs to be a place where you feel fully yourself. They key to creating a haven is to thoughtfully decorate so your spaces reflect your unique personality, passions and lifestyle.
View
Education Notebook, March 5-11, 2015
Education briefs from across the Las Vegas Valley
Summerlin Area Neighborhood News, March 5-11, 2015
Read about news and events from across the Summerlin area.
Valleywide Health News, March 5-11, 2015
Health-related news and events from across the Las Vegas Valley.
