Cooney found guilty of shooting, paralyzing her son
Linda Cooney was convicted of attempted murder Tuesday because jurors apparently didn’t believe the testimony of the son she tried to kill.
Clark County school superintendent’s budget scrutiny upsets status quo
Some people are waking up today with indigestion courtesy of Clark County School District Superintendent Pat Skorkowsky. And that’s a good thing
Wind-fueled fire damages two houses early Wednesday morning
High winds helped spread a fire to two homes early Wednesday morning near Decatur Boulevard and U.S. Highway 95, according to the Las Vegas Fire Department.
Return on investment for Internet gaming operations in three states no windfall
Bills for and against Internet gaming continue to surface in statehouses and Congress, which means more billable hours for the lobbying sector. But so far, the return on investment for casino operators hasn’t been the billion-dollar windfall some predicted.
Henderson seniors voice concerns over threatened city cutbacks
About 120 Henderson seniors filled the Heritage Park Senior Facility lunchroom Tuesday to express concerns over proposed cuts or changes in senior services that would affect them.
Mayweather to Maidana: “We’re playing chess, not checkers”
Floyd Mayweather Jr., boxing’s pound-for-pound king, plans to fight his usual patient, smart fight when he faces Marcos Maidana May 3 at the MGM Grand Garden. He said if Maidana gets reckless, it will cost him.
Merger talks between Barrick Gold Corp, Newmont Mining Corp. stall, but interest remains high
Talks between Barrick Gold Corp and Newmont Mining Corp about a potential merger have snagged, but sources close to the situation say the companies remain keen to reach a deal and discussions are likely to resume. Analysts and some investors have long thought a deal, particularly involving their major operations in Nevada, was logical from a cost-cutting perspective.
‘Daily Show’ host Stewart takes shots at Bundy
“The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” was on a break last week when Cliven Bundy and the BLM were doing their dance in Bunkerville. But fear not, snark fans. Stewart returned on Monday night and wasted no time giving his take on America’s most famous rancher and the militia men who have his back.
Arizona patient awarded $300,000 for penile implant gone awry
A jury in northwest Arizona has awarded $300,000 to the plaintiff in a civil case involving a penile implant gone wrong.
Sexual assault survivor speaks out to raise awareness
Wednesday’s Rape Crisis Center’s Denim Day event, which encourages the community to wear denim to show solidarity with victims of sexual violence, will take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the first-floor lobby of Las Vegas City Hall.
HUD audit finds two ‘significant deficiencies’ at Southern Nevada Housing Authority
A six-month federal audit found two “significant deficiencies” at the Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority, which provides housing for low-income people.
Duplex fire forces seven people from their homes
A duplex fire in the southwest valley forced seven people from their homes Tuesday afternoon.
Caesars to bid on one of four New York gaming licenses
Caesars Entertainment Corp. will bid on one of four gaming licenses available for New York with the hopes of building a $750 million hotel-casino complex roughly 50 miles north of Midtown Manhattan.
Man arrested on a murder charge after double stabbing
A 50-year-old man was arrested on a murder charge after a double stabbing last week that left one man dead and another injured. John Russell was charged with murder and attempted murder, according to a Las Vegas police report released Tuesday.
Wanna be in Vegas movies? Here’s your chance
There are 37 speaking roles in producer Eli Roth’s next Vegas movie. He wants you to take one of those parts.
U.S. obsessed with Lebron, but Nevada favors Mayweather
Lebron James was the most-Googled athlete in 23 of the 50 states. He dominated the rankings in the South and East and was the most searched-for athlete in a string of states surrounding Nevada, but the Silver State’s searches favor boxer Floyd Mayweather.
IGT earnings tumble 66 percent
Slot machine manufacturer International Game Technology, which has corporate headquarters in both Las Vegas and Reno, said Tuesday earnings dropped 66 percent during the second quarter.
Confirmed Oregon stalker fatally shot by police
Authorities say Kelly Swoboda, a 49-year-old man fatally shot by a Portland officer last month, had been stalking young women in a van that he converted into a “moveable dungeon” with chains and handcuffs after one of his victims managed to escape from it in January.
Earnhardt’s auto racing graveyard keeps growing
What remains of the car Will Power destroyed in grisly Las Vegas Motor Speedway wreck now rests in a tree on Junior’s farm.
UNLV lecture to promote sensual take on Earth Day
Annie Sprinkle, a former porn star with a PhD in human sexuality, and Elizabeth Stephens, a professor at UC Santa Cruz, will stage an Earth Day lecture/live art performance at the Marjorie Barrick Museum at UNLV at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. The lecture will detail the ecosex manifesto, which includes pledges to “make love to the Earth” by caressing rocks, hugging trees and worshipping the sun.
Family gifts PS4 to boy who donated smoke detectors
A 9-year-old Dallas boy saved up for nearly a year to buy a PS4 and then decided to use his savings for smoke detectors instead. But he still got the gaming system he had always wanted thanks to a family inspired by his actions.
Grieving students face unwanted surprise: loan collectors
Some student loan borrowers who had a parent or grandparent co-sign the note are finding that they must immediately pay the loan in full if the relative dies, or in some cases when bankruptcy is filed.
Acts of bravery emerge from South Korean ferry crew
As the ferry sank, some crew members gave their lifejackets to passengers. One refused to leave until she shepherded students off the ship, and was later found dead. Others worked from rescue boats to break windows with hammers and pull people trapped in cabins to safety.
More retail coming for western Las Vegas
The 220,000-square-foot Sahara Center at the northeast corner of Sahara Boulevard and Hualapai is scheduled to open in early October.
Utah woman sentenced in hit-and-run crash that injured 8 churchgoers
A Utah woman who fled the scene after the vehicle she was driving struck eight people in North Las Vegas in August was sentenced to 3 to 12 years in prison on Tuesday. Nyakeuth Tear, 18, pleaded guilty in February to one count of leaving the scene of an accident.
Aria ranked among best green hotels in nation
Just in time for Earth Day, Las Vegas hotel has been named one of the best green hotels in the nation.
Albuquerque police officer fatally shoots woman
A 19-year-old woman suspected of stealing a truck was shot and killed during a chase with Albuquerque police, authorities said. She is the third person in five weeks to be killed by Albuquerque officers and the first since the department was put under federal orders to reduce the use of deadly force and reform a culture of abuse and aggression.
Man arrested in burglaries of Las Vegas, Henderson homes
Police arrested a man on March 25 in connection with a string of burglaries in Henderson and Las Vegas.
U.S. Supreme Court upholds Michigan ban on affirmation action
The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld Michigan’s ban on using race as a factor in college admissions despite one justice’s impassioned dissent that accused the court of wanting to wish away racial inequality.
8 So. Utah places you need to visit
Southern Utah has long been one of the country’s hottest tourist spots, especially for those who prefer arches to skyscrapers. Experienced and amateur hikers alike revel in the trails, caves and sandstone.
Air Canada employees caught on video carelessly handling luggage
Two Air Canada employees might not have a job much longer after they were caught on video carelessly handling luggage at Toronto Pearson International Airport.
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Wind-fueled fire damages two houses early Wednesday morning
High winds helped spread a fire to two homes early Wednesday morning near Decatur Boulevard and U.S. Highway 95, according to the Las Vegas Fire Department.
North Las Vegas examines regulating medical marijuana
Look at what Las Vegas and Clark County have done, then do the opposite. That was the consensus reached at North Las Vegas City Hall Tuesday night, where a healthy crowd warned city leaders against over-regulating their share of 40 pot grow houses, dispensaries and testing facilities recently authorized under Assembly Bill 374.
‘Daily Show’ host Stewart takes shots at Bundy
“The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” was on a break last week when Cliven Bundy and the BLM were doing their dance in Bunkerville. But fear not, snark fans. Stewart returned on Monday night and wasted no time giving his take on America’s most famous rancher and the militia men who have his back.
Sports
Down 0-2 in series, Wranglers showing no signs of panic
Earlier this season, Wranglers center Chad Nehring’s girlfriend, Canadian Karinne Seiferling, outlasted four other people to win a Calgary radio station’s “Panic Room” contest.
LEFTOVERS: NBC adds sequins to Derby day
The Kentucky Derby is just 11 days away and NBC, which is televising the first leg of thoroughbred horse racing’s Triple Crown, has beefed up its coverage by bringing in figure skating champions Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski.
Ortiz caps 5-for-5 day with bases-loaded walk to lift Chaparral
Chaparral leadoff hitter Jose Ortiz had quite a day swinging the bat on Tuesday.
Entertainment
‘Daily Show’ host Stewart takes shots at Bundy
“The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” was on a break last week when Cliven Bundy and the BLM were doing their dance in Bunkerville. But fear not, snark fans. Stewart returned on Monday night and wasted no time giving his take on America’s most famous rancher and the militia men who have his back.
Small Plates: Kitchen Creations Cafe and ‘Homemade Doughnuts’
Kitchen Creations, a new venture from Opportunity Village, opened in March. Mauro Lara, the organization’s chief operating officer, said food service and training has long been one of its focuses, with commercial kitchens at two of the group’s campuses.
‘Modern Family’ star opens Utah beer bar
Ty Burrell of “Modern Family” TV fame opens a pub and restaurant combo in Salt Lake City, starring Food & Wine magazine’s chef favorite, Viet Pham.
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Petty Officer 1st Class Robert Watkins , an equipment operator and 1999 Las Vegas High School graduate, is serving in the U.S. Navy as part of the Naval Construction Training Center specializing in advance base construction, battle damage repair, contingency engineering, humanitarian assistance and disaster recovery support to fleet and unified commanders.
Valleywide community news and information, April 24-30, 2014
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Teen helps nonprofits after earning notoriety from pageant title
Sitting on her living room couch in a blue flannel and jeans, southwest resident Holly Hoffbauer’s chatty, well-spoken personality complements her relaxed appearance. And despite winning a beauty pageant, not an ounce of makeup covers her face.
