Proposed NV Energy electricity rate hike may increase
A rate increase billed as the smallest in more than a decade for Southern Nevada electricity customers may not end up that way when new rates take effect next year.
Businessman vows $350 million push for Major League Soccer team
Jason Ader, a gaming industry entrepreneur from New York City, said he is going to launch a $350 million effort to bring a Major League Soccer team to Las Vegas, complete with a new covered stadium of 18,000-20,000 seats and players with international appeal.
25 years of ‘Simpsons’ set for FXX marathon; app coming
The full 25-year run of “The Simpsons” will arrive on cable channel FXX with a summer marathon, to be followed this fall by a digital extravaganza that could turn other TV shows yellow with envy.
Couple accused of locking up autistic twin sons
A Maryland couple is accused of keeping their autistic, 22-year-old twin sons locked in a basement room at night with no furniture and only a tiny window for light.
Browns’ Manziel leads NFL in jersey sales
Second on Cleveland’s depth chart, Johnny Manziel already tops one NFL list. The popular rookie quarterback, who will begin his first training camp this week as a backup, had the league’s top-selling jersey since April 1.
Slenderman attack victim anonymously sent Purple Heart
A Wisconsin girl stabbed 19 times in a murder plot allegedly hatched by two classmates to win favor with a fictional Internet character, has been sent a prestigious Purple Heart medal by an anonymous well-wisher, the victim’s family said on Tuesday.
Rebels picked to finish fourth in West Division
UNLV was picked to finish fourth in the West Division of the Mountain West. Wide receiver Devante Davis and offensive linemen Brett Boyko and Robert Waterman were named to the preseason all-conference football team.
Delta, United cancel all flights to Israel
Two U.S. airlines cancelled all flights to Israel until further notice, after a rocket landed near Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport.
Garner portrayed a classy gambler
Although he never won a World Series of Poker bracelet or a $1 million jackpot, James Garner’s “Maverick” character was the first acceptable gambler portrayed on television. He was handsome, clever, never cheated a sucker — and always outsmarted the bad guys.
Renewable energy creating thousands of Nevada jobs, Reid says
Sen. Harry Reid on Monday defended the economic impact of renewable energy in Nevada, saying projects have created “thousands and thousands and thousands of jobs” even if many are short-term.
Hot tub flies high above the Strip
It’s a bird … it’s a plane … it’s a hot tub flying over the Strip.
Police seek help in attempted robbery case
Las Vegas police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man they said tried to rob a bank in the central valley last week.
Financing questions persist amid push to draw Major League Soccer to Las Vegas
The pro-soccer group pushing Las Vegas to support a $200 million initiative to draw a new Major League Soccer team and also build a new soccer stadium at Symphony Park still has not answered some pivotal questions.
Woman killed in Monday night auto-pedestrian accident
A woman is dead after a Monday night auto-pedestrian accident in the southwest valley.
Police looking for suspects in robbery near Rainbow, Cheyenne
Las Vegas police are asking for help identifying two men they said committed a robbery Sunday morning. At approximately 10:25 a.m., the suspects robbed a business in the area of Rainbow and Cheyenne.
They’re the Kings of the summer league
Led by MVP guard Ray McCallum’s 29 points, Sacramento fought off fatigue and Houston, winning 77-68 and capturing the NBA Summer League championship.
New video shows officer had reason to punch woman at gay pride
More pictures and video have surfaced showing what happened before a city officer punched a woman at the city’s gay pride parade and festival last month, which the city’s police union contends show the officer was justified.
Child Haven struggles with capacity
A continued surge in the number of abused and neglected children at Clark County’s emergency shelter pushed it over capacity while state approval to raise its maximum population was pending.
EDC promoters release videos of 2014 shows
The folks at Insomniac Events, which puts on the Electric Daisy Carnival, have released a cool series of videos chronicling this year’s festivities, featuing performances by the likes of Laidback Luke, Arty and Boregore.
New grocery on East Fremont Street seen opening in September
The Market, a new grocery on East Fremont Street, is projected to open in late September across from the El Cortez and a two-minute stroll from Container Park. About 10,000 items will line the shelves of the 6,000-square-foot urban grocery,
Tips for traveling with technology
Your swimsuit and your sunscreen are in the luggage, and your boarding passes are all printed out. But did you remember your gadgets and chargers? Did you download enough entertainment? Do you know where you’re going?
Garner’s passion for racing, people wasn’t acting
James Garner was bitten by the auto racing bug while filming “Grand Prix” in 1966. He did his own driving in the movie. He also was an accomplished off-road racer, who loved driving in the Mint 400 and in Baja.
Ex-Palms race, sports book supervisor gets prison time in betting scheme
A former Palms race and sports book supervisor was sentenced to 366 days in federal prison Monday in a betting scheme that authorities say cost the resort $800,000.
Metro officers ask Nevada attorney general to probe alleged cover-up
Two Las Vegas police supervisors who pushed for transparency from the department’s troubled air unit are now asking the Nevada attorney general to investigate whether Metro brass covered up problems in the wake of an officer’s death.
Court upholds $1 million verdict against security firm
The Nevada Supreme Court has upheld a $1 million jury verdict against a security firm on behalf of a man who was attacked in a Las Vegas Walmart parking lot in 2004 and who later died.
Police seek man in Fashion Show shooting
Las Vegas police are seeking a man who may have been involved in last week’s Fashion Show mall shooting.
In Las Vegas, DNC chief blames Republicans for gridlock
Visiting Las Vegas, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, the head of the Democratic National Committee, on Monday defended Senate Majority Harry Reid’s Senate leadership, saying Republicans deserve all the blame for gridlock in Congress.
Report: Utility rates up sharply in past 30 years
A report prepared for a legislative committee on utility rates over the past nearly 30 years shows what most consumers already know. It costs a lot more today to turn on the lights and cool the house than it did just three decades ago.
Man arrested at casino was on Nevada regulators’ radar
A Las Vegas man arrested over the weekend at a Pennsylvania casino has been on Nevada gambling regulators’ radar as a casino cheat since 1999. Jubreal Chahine, 40, was taken into custody without incident.
Suspect faces 35 felony charges, possible death penalty
A 19-year-old California man was charged Monday with three counts of murder in the deaths of a hostage and two accomplices, and 22 counts of attempted murder of police officers in a bank robbery and running gun battle.
Driver critically injured in rollover crash
A driver is in critical condition after being involved in a crash Monday morning near Pabco Road and Lake Mead Boulevard, according to Las Vegas police.
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Wagner wins North Las Vegas election suit
North Las Vegas Councilman Wade Wagner won a legal judgment against the city Tuesday, collecting more than $70,000 in court-awarded legal fees to defray the cost of a three-year legal battle over his disputed 2011 election.
Las Vegas shooting victim identified
The man who died in a Sunday morning shooting in the north valley was identified Tuesday by the Clark County coroner’s office as Issachar Akaka, 18, of Las Vegas.
Family of man killed in DUI crash sues Las Vegas stripper, Spearmint Rhino
The family of a man killed in a DUI crash that involved a Las Vegas stripper has filed a civil suit against the dancer and the club where she performed.
Sports
Businessman vows $350 million push for Major League Soccer team
Jason Ader, a gaming industry entrepreneur from New York City, said he is going to launch a $350 million effort to bring a Major League Soccer team to Las Vegas, complete with a new covered stadium of 18,000-20,000 seats and players with international appeal.
Proposed downtown soccer stadium may be harmful to corner kickers
Artist’s rendering shows facility lapping over onto Grand Central Parkway blocking two lanes of traffic.
Browns’ Manziel leads NFL in jersey sales
Second on Cleveland’s depth chart, Johnny Manziel already tops one NFL list. The popular rookie quarterback, who will begin his first training camp this week as a backup, had the league’s top-selling jersey since April 1.
Entertainment
Family (and animal) friendly movies for dog lovers
Are you and your family members crazy about dogs? If so, here are three movies revolving around dogs that should be fun for the entire family.
25 years of ‘Simpsons’ set for FXX marathon; app coming
The full 25-year run of “The Simpsons” will arrive on cable channel FXX with a summer marathon, to be followed this fall by a digital extravaganza that could turn other TV shows yellow with envy.
Hoffman didn’t want children to be ‘trust fund’ kids
In a July 18 filing in Manhattan Surrogate Court, Friedman recalled conversations with Hoffman where the topic of a trust for his children was raised. He said Hoffman wanted his estimated $35 million fortune to go his longtime partner and the children’s mother, Mimi O’Donnell.
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New Downtown Summerlin and Red Rock Resort to share space, patronage
Long before the first shovel full of dirt was dug up, and long before the final name of the shopping destination was approved, Downtown Summerlin had a unique relationship with Red Rock Resort.
Dealing with losing a loved one an individual process for all
People have different ways of coping with the death of a loved one. But almost all agree: It’s a process.
Business spotlight: Savvy Lingerie
Now that Tamar Ofier, 26, has gotten her feet wet with her store Savvy Lingerie, which opened last September, she admitted she has loftier plans than one shop in Boca Park.
