What if we made Hafen mayor for life?
A Henderson citizens committee rejected amending the city’s charter in a way that would have allowed longtime councilman and Mayor Andy Hafen to run for re-election again.
Uber driver arrested on sexual assault charge
District of Columbia police say detectives have arrested a man after a woman reported an Uber car service driver had sexually assaulted her.
Obama announces new sanctions on Russia
President Barack Obama has announced new economic sanctions against key sectors of the Russian economy in the latest move by the U.S. to force Russian President Vladimir Putin to end his support for Ukrainian rebels.
35 percent of Americans facing debt collectors, study says
More than 35 percent of Americans have debts and unpaid bills that have been reported to collection agencies, according to a study released Tuesday by the Urban Institute.
Golfer finds POTUS golf ball in woods on course
A golfer found one of President Barack Obama’s golf balls in the woods while playing some holes at the Congressional Country Club course in Maryland over the weekend.
Israel escalates military advances; scores killed, power out
Israel escalated its military campaign against Hamas on Tuesday, striking symbols of the militant group’s control in Gaza and firing tank shells that Palestinian officials said shut down the strip’s only power plant.
Crane incident closes lanes on Lake Mead at Las Vegas Blvd
A crane-versus-pole collision closed a North Las Vegas street Tuesday morning.
What to watch this week
Whether it be in a theater, on Blu-ray or streaming there’s plenty to watch this week. It just depends on your taste or maybe your mood.
Runaway TB patient arrested months after diagnosis
A California man who was charged after refusing treatment for his tuberculosis was found and arrested, a prosecutor said Tuesday.
Officer stabbed, man fatally shot in Henderson
A man was shot and killed after he stabbed a Henderson police officer early Tuesday morning, a department spokeswoman said.
Couple finds, returns tribute flag to Marine’s mom
A couple who discovered a tribute flag for a fallen Marine at a Texas flea market presented it to his mother Saturday, more than nine years after he was killed in Iraq.
Girl struck by plane on Florida beach dies
A 9-year-old girl who was struck by a plane that crash-landed on a beach while she vacationed with her family has died from her injuries, law enforcement officials in Florida said Tuesday.
Ocean Spray worker killed in fall
A Las Vegas man fell to his death at the Ocean Spray facility in Henderson on Saturday.
‘Ninja Turtles’ poster pulled back amid 9/11 concerns
Paramount Pictures Australia hastily deleted a tweet promoting the new “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” on Monday after some pointed out that it seemed insensitive considering the movie’s 9/11 release date.
Deal reached on Northern Nevada land
A Northern Nevada wilderness and development bill left for dead earlier this year is getting new life in Congress.
Team USA looks to Durant for more than just scoring
The Oklahoma City Thunder star and USA Basketball veteran will be asked to lead — both on and off the court — as the Americans prepare for next month’s FIBA World Cup in Spain. Durant has won gold medals in the last two international competitions — the 2010 FIBA World Championships and the 2012 Olympics in London.
City’s nonunion employees get merit raises
Las Vegas City Manager Betsy Fretwell recently authorized merit increases or a one-time bonus for nonunion employees.
Hoffa, mafia legends could be on LV’s Mount Rushmore
Las Vegas, a city made famous by infamous men, has no statue honoring one of the most important figures in its history: Teamsters Union titan James Riddle Hoffa. Do you think it should?
Kitty hoarder cited for animal cruelty
The woman who kept over 100 cats in her house was cited for animal cruelty, North Las Vegas police said.
Gun control push debuts in Nevada
For years, the Silver State led the nation on the number of women killed by men with handguns — with mostly husbands, boyfriends or stalkers pulling the trigger — but dropped to No. 16 last year in a report by the Violence Policy Center.
Lawyer: State lagging in mental health transports
Nevada is falling short on meeting goals set by a federal lawsuit settlement to provide prompt treatment to mentally ill offenders to help restore their competency, a defense lawyer said.
Some Mount Charleston residents advised to boil water
Rain-fueled rivers tore through Mount Charleston’s Rainbow Canyon subdivision Monday, flooding homes, washing away roads and compromising the Kyle Canyon water system.
Man uses basketball hoop to escape from jail
A man who was a known flight risk escaped from a central Arizona jail by hoisting himself atop a basketball hoop, grabbing on to an overhead security fence and pulling it apart.
Police: Bellagio robber used cash on hookers, clothes
After saying he found a black bag filled with cash, the man charged with robbing the Bellagio Friday night blew through $10,000 on a room at the Hard Rock resort, shopping at the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace and four hookers for “socializing,” according to his arrest report.
Defendant in HOA scheme ordered released from custody
A key defendant charged in the scheme to take over 11 homeowners associations was ordered released from federal custody Monday, as the trial in the high-profile criminal case approaches.
Ex-school official says she’s not guilty in $289k theft case
Former Clark County schools official Priscilla Rocha and four co-defendants facing theft charges for taking $289,000 in public funds from the School District remain free despite a prosecutor’s assertion Monday that they are a “flight risk.”
UNLV deflates dream of domed stadium
Sixteen months ago, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas cut loose its campus stadium partner, Majestic Realty, to make peace with the Las Vegas resort industry.
8 reasons to take a summer trip to Panama
The Caribbean has often been a popular summer destination for Las Vegas tourists looking to escape the heat and get a little rest and relaxation. And whether you’re looking to laze on a beach, spend your days hiking in rainforests, or party with other young solo travelers, Panama is guaranteed to have what you’re looking for in a week off from the daily grind.
Band pranks Target shoppers by pretending to work there
Australian pop rock band 5 Seconds of Summer pranked a group of Target shoppers by dressing up as employees and trying to sell their album.
Reid quashed Latin Chamber’s GOP endorsement
Assemblywoman Lucy Flores, a Democrat running for lieutenant governor, won the endorsement of the Latin Chamber of Commerce’s political action committee, but only after last-minute intervention by her biggest benefactor — U.S. Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev.
Conflicted judge’s decision looms in rancher lawsuit
Everybody agrees Nye County rancher Sue Fallini did nothing illegal — including the judge presiding over her case.
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Las Vegas police in another standoff
What started as a robbery call for Las Vegas police turned into an east valley barricade situation Tuesday afternoon.
Obama announces new sanctions on Russia
President Barack Obama has announced new economic sanctions against key sectors of the Russian economy in the latest move by the U.S. to force Russian President Vladimir Putin to end his support for Ukrainian rebels.
Las Vegas pimp gets life in beating death
A Clark County judge sentenced a pimp to life in prison without the possibility of parole Tuesday in the slaying of a 21-year-old woman.
Sports
Trump says his Buffalo Bills bid unlikely to win
Donald Trump says he is unlikely to be the next owner of the Buffalo Bills because he’s “not going to do something totally stupid” to make the team his.
Golfer finds POTUS golf ball in woods on course
A golfer found one of President Barack Obama’s golf balls in the woods while playing some holes at the Congressional Country Club course in Maryland over the weekend.
Here’s a rundown of the NCAA head-injury settlement
A filing in federal court in Chicago on Tuesday notified a U.S. district judge that lawyers for former college athletes and the NCAA reached a settlement in a class-action lawsuit after nearly a year of talks.
Entertainment
What to watch this week
Whether it be in a theater, on Blu-ray or streaming there’s plenty to watch this week. It just depends on your taste or maybe your mood.
‘Ninja Turtles’ poster pulled back amid 9/11 concerns
Paramount Pictures Australia hastily deleted a tweet promoting the new “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” on Monday after some pointed out that it seemed insensitive considering the movie’s 9/11 release date.
Band pranks Target shoppers by pretending to work there
Australian pop rock band 5 Seconds of Summer pranked a group of Target shoppers by dressing up as employees and trying to sell their album.
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Overcoming denial is important part of grieving process
Grieving is an emotional process that one must endure after losing a loved one. Some people avoid it by going into denial. Joanne Dahl of Spring Valley was one of those people.
