Olympic star Michael Phelps making a comeback
Michael Phelps is coming out of retirement, lured back into the pool by the fun of it and the possibility of swimming at a fifth Olympics in Rio in 2016.
U.K. family grants child his dying wish: a Star Wars funeral.
After dueling with a cancerous brain tumor, 4-year-old Jack Robinson fell to the Force and was commemorated with a Star Wars funeral march.
Report: Vegas economy healing but not close to recovered
Think tank Brookings Mountain West’s fourth quarter Mountain Monitor shows how far the Las Vegas Valley’s economy has come — and how far it has to go.
Body found in Las Vegas flood channel
A body was found in a flood control channel Tuesday afternoon near Owens Avenue and B Street, according to Las Vegas police.
Pet store owner pleads not guilty to insurance fraud
Gloria Lee, accused of arson in a fire at the Las Vegas pet store she owns, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to insurance fraud charges, Clark County court records show.
Nevada Cattlemen’s Association gives statement on rancher Bundy
While distancing itself from the legal issues that prompted the BLM to round up Bunkerville rancher Cliven Bundy’s range cattle then release hundreds of them as the threat violence loomed, the conservative Nevada Cattlemen’s Association issued a statement Wednesday that sympathizes with Bundy.
Missing toddler found stuck in bowling alley claw machine
Authorities say a toddler has been reunited with his mother after employees found him playing inside a claw crane machine at a Nebraska bowling alley.
Tarkanian continues recovery from pneumonia, heart attack
Former UNLV basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian is up and moving around at Valley Hospital and could go home this weekend after suffering a heart attack and contracting pneumonia.
Nevada justices rule Schaefer can’t run for state controller
The Nevada Supreme Court has denied a petition by state controller candidate John Michael Schaefer seeking to overturn a lower court decision removing him from the June 10 primary election ballot.
MGM Resorts, Hakkasan Group announce formation of joint venture
MGM Resorts International and the Hakkasan Group on Tuesday announced formation of a joint venture hotel management company called MGM Hakkasan Hospitality that will design, develop and manage luxury nongaming hotels worldwide under four brands.
Nearly 300 missing after ferry sinks off South Korean coast
A ferry carrying 459 people, mostly high school students on an overnight trip to a tourist island, sank off South Korea’s southern coast on Wednesday, leaving nearly 300 people missing despite a frantic, hours-long rescue by dozens of ships and helicopters.
Heck has big money lead over Bilbray, reports show
U.S. Rep. Joe Heck, R-Nev., has a big money advantage over his Democratic foe, Erin Bilbray, according to campaign finance reports released Tuesday.
With each K, Kristina strikes blow against Olivia’s cancer
She needed a throwing partner. That’s where the story begins. On a softball field, near the end of intramural workouts in February 2013, two freshmen at Valley High joined by the uncomplicated act of warming up.
Clark County Commission gives Collins 50 lashes with a wet noodle
Tom Collins managed to do something many Southern Nevadans thought impossible: Embarrass the office of the Clark County Commission.
Man sets apartment on fire after being stabbed
A man was stabbed and then set his apartment on fire Tuesday night near North Jones Boulevard and West Washington Avenue, according to Las Vegas police.
Reid, Heller to talk about BLM vs. Bundy during live TV show Friday
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev., are making a live TV appearance together Friday on KSNV-TV, Channel 3.
Late Walker’s brothers to finish film
Paul Walker’s brothers replace their late brother on the set of “Fast & Furious 7”.
Once homeless, former Canyon Springs High School student achieves national honors
As a high school student in North Las Vegas, Ivón Padilla-Rodriguez had to worry about more than her grades — she had to worry about where she would sleep at night.
Henderson approves concrete channeling in part of Pittman Wash
The Henderson City Council approved a construction contract Tuesday night to build concrete channeling for a stretch of the Pittman Wash at Arroyo Grande Boulevard, ending years of dispute with supporters who want to preserve the area’s natural state.
San Francisco’s Doolin to join Runnin’ Rebels
In a month, Cody Doolin will walk in graduation ceremonies at the University of San Francisco, depart with his degree in finance and transition to the next phase of his life.
Man dies in jump from Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge
A man jumped to his death from the Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge bridge Tuesday afternoon, officials say.
Police investigate burned body found in Las Vegas backyard
Reports of a house fire Tuesday afternoon led authorities to a burned body in the backyard of a home near Washington Avenue and Rainbow Boulevard.
Cliven Bundy goes from folksy rancher to media magnet in ‘range war’
These days, Cliven Bundy has turned into a contemporary folk hero in the eyes of his admirers, while also gaining notoriety from environmentalists who criticize his disregard of land management regulations.
Mother says police didn’t do enough to stop killers
A mother has blamed authorities for failing to do enough to track two sex offenders who are charged in the death of her daughter. The two men wore GPS devices, but investigators say they didn’t piece together a pattern of rapes and killings until at least four women were dead.
Collins apologizes for comments made during Bundy clash
Clark County Commissioner Tom Collins faced criticism and more after apologizing to fellow commissioners Tuesday over some of his comments made during the Clive Bundy standoff.
700 volunteers help with playground work at Child Haven in Las Vegas
A group of about 700 volunteers helped assemble a playground at the Clark County Department of Family Services’ Child Haven campus on Tuesday.
Pop star Miley Cyrus abandons ‘Bangerz’ tour for hospital
Miley Cyrus is in the hospital and unable to perform her “Bangerz” concert in Kansas City, Mo., as planned. A spokeswoman for the singer says the 21-year-old canceled her performance Tuesday after she was hospitalized for a severe allergic reaction to antibiotics.
Woman accused of hurling shoe at Hillary Clinton arrested in Phoenix, returned to Las Vegas
The woman accused of throwing a shoe at Hillary Clinton during a speaking engagement in Las Vegas last week has been arrested in Phoenix on federal charges.
Hundreds pack Nevada gym to mourn ex-Assembly Speaker Dini
More than 500 mourners assembled in the Yerington High School gym in Northern Nevada on Tuesday to honor the life of “legislative giant” Joe Dini, who died April 10 at the age of 85.
Reid not second-guessing BLM’s move in Bundy dispute
U.S. Sen. Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., said Tuesday he’s not going to second-guess the Bureau of Land Management’s decisions to defuse a potentially violent confrontation over Cliven Bundy’s cattle, but he did call it “unfortunate” that Bundy and his backers won’t cooperate with the roundup.
RNC to make convention site visit to Las Vegas on Thursday
The Republican National Committee will make a technical site visit to Las Vegas on Thursday to help determine whether the city will win the right to host the 2016 convention where the GOP will nominate its presidential candidate.
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U.K. family grants child his dying wish: a Star Wars funeral.
After dueling with a cancerous brain tumor, 4-year-old Jack Robinson fell to the Force and was commemorated with a Star Wars funeral march.
Clark County coroner IDs body found in desert in southeast Las Vegas Valley
The Las Vegas man found dead in the desert in the southeast Las Vegas Valley on Monday night has been identified. The Clark County coroner’s office said he was Rashard Felipe Acuna, 25.
Horsford out-raises challengers in Nevada congressional race
U.S. Rep. Steven Horsford out-raised his GOP congressional opponents in the first quarter of 2014 and has nearly three times the cash on hand as well, according to campaign finance reports filed with the Federal Election Commission.
Sports
Tarkanian continues recovery from pneumonia, heart attack
Former UNLV basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian is up and moving around at Valley Hospital and could go home this weekend after suffering a heart attack and contracting pneumonia.
Numbers game costs Smith WBA title shot
The 35-year-old Las Vegan hoped to win a second world title when he faced Lara, the reigning WBA junior middleweight champion, on May 2 at the Hard Rock Hotel. Instead, Lara pulled out and will face former world champ Canelo Alvarez at the MGM Grand July 12 on Showtime Pay Per View.
Failed squeeze ignites Las Vegas
When Jose Sanchez was unable to get a bunt down on a suicide squeeze during the second inning Tuesday, it appeared to be the end of a rally for Las Vegas High’s baseball team.
Entertainment
U.K. family grants child his dying wish: a Star Wars funeral.
After dueling with a cancerous brain tumor, 4-year-old Jack Robinson fell to the Force and was commemorated with a Star Wars funeral march.
Summerlin Area Things To Do, April 17-23
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Small Plates: April 16, 2014
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Las Vegas Book Briefs for April 17-23, 2014
Book and author events from across the Las Vegas Valley.
Centennial Things to Do, April 17-23
IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
Centennial Neighborhood News, April 17-23, 2014
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