Bellagio robbery suspect faces federal charges
The man accused of armed robbery at the Bellagio and a Las Vegas bank has been charged in a two-count criminal complaint in federal court.
Raiders eyeing possible move to San Antonio
Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis confirmed he has met with San Antonio officials but declined to disclose whether he has any interest in relocating the franchise to Texas.
Woman finds wedding dress lost after Superstorm Sandy
A woman who thought she had lost her wedding dress when Superstorm Sandy destroyed her local dry cleaner got an unexpected anniversary gift — her gown, safe and sound.
Dad delivers baby into toilet by accident
A Connecticut baby has arrived with a splash, right into a toilet bowl.
WSOP helps Nevada crack $1 million revenue mark for online poker
Analysts have long speculated about the coexistence of online poker and live casino poker rooms in Nevada.
Wildland fire evacuates Elko county underground mine work
A fire burning between two mines in Elko county Tuesday night led to an evacuation of underground mine work, according to the Bureau of Land Management.
UNLV athletic department faces uncertain future
UNLV athletic director Tina Kunzer-Murphy said those interesting in contributing to Rebels athletics now can donate to a specific program. She hopes that change in policy increases the amount of donations to athletics.
150 feared trapped after landslide hits India village
Torrential rains triggered a massive landslide that buried a remote village in western India Wednesday, sweeping away scores of houses and possibly trapping more than 150 people, officials said.
In final months, artist knows what matters
To hear him describe his life, you’d almost think Mike Miller was the lucky one.
2 dead, 2 wounded in Vegas home invasions
Two people died and one was critically wounded after a two home invasions that led to an officer-involved shooting in the southeast valley Tuesday morning, according to Las Vegas police.
Partnership to help autistic children announced
UNLV, the University of Nevada School of Medicine and a local nonprofit are partnering to bring more services to autistic children, in the form of a two-story center across from UNLV’s main campus.
The World according to Stupak
Casino ownership in Las Vegas has attracted its share of characters, from the mob-backed era of the 1960s and 1970s to reclusive billionaire Howard Hughes to the publicly traded corporate titans of today. Then there was Bob Stupak.
Teen competes in elite graphic design contest
Las Vegas high school student Javier Salazar may have started doing graphic design just two years ago, but he’s one of only three U.S. competitors in the Adobe World Championship in Anaheim, Calif., which pitted him against 31 others from 17 countries.
5 rescued after broken water main floods UCLA
A broken water main near the UCLA campus Tuesday sent a geyser of water some 30 feet into the air, trapping people in underground parking garages and covering some of the best-known parts of campus in water, including the school’s famed basketball arena.
Vegas rock company ships to Kuwait
There’s a new university campus budding across eight square miles of desert in Kuwait, but some of the stone being used in the mammoth project is coming from half a world away: from a quarry just outside Las Vegas.
Only one Nevada teen competing in national pageant
An intriguing offer to have two winners from disputed Nevada pageant compete in Orlando, Fla., did not come to pass.
Motorcyclist killed in Spring Mountain crash
A motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a pickup truck Tuesday afternoon near the 5400 block of Spring Mountain.
Flood-battered Mount Charleston neighborhoods recovering
The Rainbow Canyon neighborhoods on Mount Charleston, battered by floodwater and debris, are still scrambling to recover from damage caused by a summer storm on Monday.
Playboy Bloods gang member abruptly pleads guilty in racketeering case
A member of the Playboy Bloods street gang abruptly pleaded guilty Tuesday on the second day of his federal racketeering trial.
Federal magistrate orders medical help for HOA defendant
U.S. Magistrate Judge George Foley Jr. on Tuesday ordered federal authorities to get outside medical treatment for a key defendant in the homeowners association corruption case.
Man arrested in Bellagio robbery identified
The man facing charges in robbing the Bellagio last week has finally been identified. Scott Carmitchell, 34, was arrested Saturday night after police say he robbed the Bellagio of more than $40,000.
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.
Report: Wealthy Nevadans more upbeat on economy
Compared to their neighbors in lower income brackets, wealthy Nevadans are more optimistic that the local economy is heading in the right direction, according to Nevada State Bank’s most recent “High Net Worth Report.”
Israel escalates military advances; 128 Palestinians killed
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.
Man accused of killing car dealer over bad sale
A man accused of beating a Rhode Island junk-car dealer with a two-by-four over a deal gone wrong has been charged with his murder.
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.
Teen’s body found in wheel well of Air Force plane
The body of a teen stowaway was found and removed from a compartment above the rear landing gear of a U.S. Air Force cargo aircraft after it landed at a military base in Germany, triggering questions of aircraft security.
Broncos’ Manning dances to ‘Rocky Top’ during practice
Denver Bronco fans are seeing a whole new side of quarterback Peyton Manning after he was caught on video dancing at practice…or at least trying to dance.
Police say fatal shooting happened during house party
Officers responded to Barium Rock Avenue, near El Capitan Way and Iron Mountain Road, just after 12:30 a.m Monday and found an unresponsive man with gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
More cabs approved for MAGIC trade show
The Nevada Taxicab Authority on Tuesday unanimously approved as many as 160 additional cabs during August’s Men’s Apparel Guild in California fashion trade show.
Runaway TB patient arrested months after diagnosis
California man Rosas Cruz, diagnosed with tuberculosis in March, was found and arrested on charges of refusing to comply with health officials.
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Motorcyclist killed in Tuesday accident identified
The Clark County coroner’s office has identified the motorcyclist killed in Tuesday’s crash near Spring Mountain and Lindell Road.
Bellagio robbery suspect faces federal charges
The man accused of armed robbery at the Bellagio and a Las Vegas bank has been charged in a two-count criminal complaint in federal court.
Police: Home invaders were looking to steal car
The pair Las Vegas police say are behind Tuesday’s home invasions that turned deadly were looking to steal a vehicle when they knocked on a random door saying they needed help.
Sports
Israeli featherweight puts win in perspective
Noad Lahat returned to his Army unit in Israel days after winning a unanimous decision over Steven Siler in an Ultimate Fighting Championship bout in San Jose, Calif.
Raiders eyeing possible move to San Antonio
Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis confirmed he has met with San Antonio officials but declined to disclose whether he has any interest in relocating the franchise to Texas.
Reynolds trades in court for field
Before he was called up by the 51s this season, the only time infielder Matt Reynolds had been to Las Vegas was to play in a high school basketball tournament.
Entertainment
Aretha Franklin heads to fair for music, food
The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin is jazzed about more than music at the Ohio State Fair: She’s also looking forward to the food.
Cold-brewing delivers joe’s jolt without bitterness
Cold-brew coffee has been around for years but has been gaining popularity lately as cofficionados continue to experiment with new and better methods of producing their favorite drink.
Small Plates: Cheffini’s and “The Ginger & White Cookbook”
Cheffini’s, from Daniella and Jose “Chepe” Villamil, opened in June as an outgrowth of the late-night hot dog cart that the couple and partner Fabian Arias operated for the past four years, usually in front of Emergency Arts on Fremont Street.
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Reader-submitted photos and adoptable pets, July 31-Aug. 6, 2014
View Neighborhood News readers send photos of their pets and everyday lives, and View features photos of pets ready for adoption each week. To submit a photo, email View copy editor Anne King at aking@viewnews.com or mail to View, C/O Anne King, 1111 W. Bonanza Road, Las Vegas, NV 89125. Photos cannot be returned, and due to the high volume, they are often scheduled a month or two in advance.
Newsmakers, July 31-Aug. 6, 2014
Gianna Maria LoPresti , 23, graduated from Southern Utah University with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a minor in math. She is the daughter of Art and Dayna LoPresti of Las Vegas.
Southwest Things to Do, July 31-Aug. 6
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