Accused Starbucks shooter appears in Las Vegas court
A 34-year-old man accused of fatally shooting a southwest valley Starbucks customer appeared in court Wednesday to face murder and other charges.
Lots of bear problems expected in western Nevada cities this fall, officials say
Wildlife officials say the same conditions that kept bears at bay in the summer will likely draw them to western Nevada cities this fall.
Upcoming ‘Modern Family’ episode to feature transgender child actor
In the upcoming episode — entitled “A Stereotypical Day” — parents Cameron “Cam” (Eric Stonestreet) and Mitchell (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) permit their daughter Lily (Aubrey Anderson-Emmons) to have her transgender friend Tom over for a play-date.
Twitter opens Moments to all users for sharing collections of tweets
Twitter opened up Moments Wednesday, allowing all of its users to create and share collections of tweets that are presented as slide shows within the Twitter app.
BlackBerry says it will stop making smartphones
BlackBerry plans to stop making its signature smartphones internally, signaling a strategic shift for a company that built its reputation on innovative smartphone technology.
Reno considers Burning Man art installation in empty lots
Two empty lots in Reno could soon be home to an art installation courtesy of Burning Man 2016.
Stadium critics say they aren’t opposed to Las Vegas dome, want better deal for public
Critics of a proposed $1.9 billion, 65,000-seat football stadium say they aren’t opposed to building a dome, but they want a better deal for the public if tax dollars help fund construction.
Toys ‘R’ Us plans outlet store in downtown Las Vegas
Toys”R”Us will open a new outlet store Saturday at the Las Vegas North Premium Oulet Malls at 875 S. Grand Central Parkway in downtown Las Vegas.
Pete Rose appeals to baseball Hall of Fame for eligibility
Pete Rose, who lives in Las Vegas, has appealed directly to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in an effort to restore his eligibility to be elected.
QB Dalton Sneed prepares to be UNLV starter for Fresno State game
Redshirt freshman Dalton Sneed is in as the starter, junior returnee Kurt Palandech will have to prove himself off the bench for the second consecutive season, and Armani Rogers has an outside shot at playing as a true freshman.
9 states to vote soon on legal access to marijuana
From California, with its counterculture heritage, to the fishing ports and mill towns of Maine, millions of Americans in nine states have a chance to vote Nov. 8 on expanding legal access to marijuana.
6 easy ways to register to vote online
September 27 is National Voter Registration Day. If you are not yet registered, now is the time to do so. And with dozens of new technological efforts geared at getting every American registered, it’s easier than ever.
Motorcyclist dies after crashing into guardrail
A 27-year-old man died Wednesday after his motorcycle hit a guardrail on South Decatur Boulevard south of West Sunset Road about 2:20 a.m.
Musk shares vision of colonizing Mars
On a personal quest to settle Mars, SpaceX founder Elon Musk envisions 1,000 passenger ships flying en masse to the red planet well within the next century, “Battlestar Galactica” style.
Sloan Canyon visitor station to expand days of operation through May
The new visitor contact station at National Conservation Area near Henderson will be open daily starting Saturday.
Henderson man accused of killing wife had previously been arrested for attempted murder
A Henderson man accused of stabbing his wife to death while their three young children were home had previously been arrested for attempted murder and convicted of battery with a deadly weapon, records show.
Smooth opening of Standard & Pour means restaurateur ready for next project
Cory Harwell of Simon Hospitality Group said the community has responded “incredibly positively” to Standard & Pour, where specialties include scallop crudo, venison tartare and a wine and cheese sundae. Next up: a pan-Asian concept in the Huntridge area.
As world leaders praise Peres, Hamas says it’s happy former Israeli president is dead
While world leaders praised former Israeli President Shimon Peres as a man of peace, the Palestinian militant group Hamas expressed happiness at Peres’s death.
Black-market drone operators a worry, Henderson executive says
An official with an unmanned-aerial system consultant company based in Southern Nevada told members of Congress during a hearing on Tuesday that containing the black market should be a priority for the Federal Aviation Administration.
Suspect didn’t know victim in fatal shooting at Las Vegas Starbucks, police say
The fatal shooting of a customer at a southwest valley Starbucks on Sunday appeared to be a random act and the suspect did not know his victim, police said Tuesday.
Do kids really understand meaning of taking a knee for national anthem?
At what age are those children mirroring Colin Kaepernick’s actions able to understand theirs, and how young is too young to involve kids in political statements?
Nevada mining in the spotlight at MINExpo convention
The international mining industry is well aware of the Silver State’s standing as a producer of precious minerals, but the Nevada industry is getting a bigger spotlight this week in Southern Nevada.
Proposal goes awry at baseball game when fan loses engagement ring
He had everything he needed to make one of life’s biggest decisions on Tuesday night: the ring, the woman and a beautiful early autumn night at Yankee Stadium.
Police shoot, kill man in San Diego area, igniting protest
A black man reportedly acting erratically at a strip mall in suburban San Diego was shot and killed by police after pulling an object from his pocket, pointing it at officers and assuming a “shooting stance,” authorities said.
Former governor’s son accused of running Ponzi scheme
Jeff Guinn, a former governor’s son whose real estate lending company went bankrupt after the economy crashed, went to trial Monday with opponents claiming he ran a Ponzi scheme.
Caesars reaches restructuring deal with its major creditors
Caesars Entertainment Corp. and representatives of its largest creditor groups struck a deal to fund a reorganization of the casino giant’s bankrupt operating unit, a major step toward ending two years of rancorous court battles that embroiled the company and its controlling shareholders, Apollo Global Management LLC and TPG Capital.
Life is Beautiful: by the numbers
This year’s Life is Beautiful festival transformed downtown Las Vegas into a three-day long celebration of music and art.
Culinary consultant says there are key words for restaurateurs
Culinary consultant Brad Barnes wants restaurateurs to remember three words: pure, experience, and transparent.
Smylie Kaufman excited about returning to defend Vegas title at Shriners Open
Smylie Kaufman will be back in Las Vegas from Nov. 3 to 6 to defend his Shriners Hospitals for Children Open title at TPC Summerlin after posting a final-round 61 and winning by one shot last year.
Washoe County appoints 3 legislators for special session on proposed Raiders stadium
Washoe County commissioners Tuesday appointed three people to temporarily fill vacancies in the Nevada Legislature in anticipation of a special session to consider financing for a $1.9 billion football stadium and $1.4 billion convention center expansion in Las Vegas.
New products, celebrities (think Vanna White) and music spark G2E trade floor
Products to touch and feel. Celebrity appearances. Music — in one case a DJ. And plenty of swag. All could be found Tuesday at Global Gaming Expo, the gaming industry’s top trade show.
G2E panel sees next president making key appointments
Gaming leaders aren’t expecting the results of November’s election to have much effect on the industry, but a panel appearing at the Global Gaming Expo Tuesday said a big takeaway from the presidential vote would be that the winner will be making some key appointments.
Culinary union’s parent calls for national boycott of Trump businesses
UNITE HERE, parent union of the Culinary Workers Union, cites unwillingness of Trump hotel in Las Vegas to negotiate a contract with workers.
Shimon Peres, former Israeli president and PM, dies at 93
Shimon Peres, a former Israeli president and prime minister, whose life story mirrored that of the Jewish state and who was celebrated around the world as a Nobel prize-winning visionary who pushed his country toward peace, died early Wednesday, a person close to him confirmed. Peres was 93.
Selena Gomez’s Instagram account hits 100M followers
Selena Gomez isn’t keeping her Instagram account to herself. The pop star has become the most followed celebrity on the popular photo sharing site.
Cliven Bundy lawyer wants off Bunkerville standoff case
Facing serious back problems, Cliven Bundy’s lawyer is trying to withdraw from the Bunkerville standoff case.
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