U.S. 95 south lanes reopen after fatal crash
Traffic on southbound U.S. 95 is backed up from Summerlin Parkway to Jones Boulevard after a fatal rollover crash.
Teen missing for 9 months wasn’t pregnant, mom says
Investigators have been trying to find out how and why Abigail Hernandez of North Conway disappeared after leaving her high school on Oct. 9 and who may have helped conceal her. She returned home July 20.
2 US marshals, NYPD officer shot
Two U.S. marshals and a New York City police officer were shot Monday in New York’s West Village.
First ‘Hunger Games: Mockingjay’ trailer debuts
The first official “Mockingjay” trailer, which highlights the ongoing struggles of Katniss Everdeen and the people who have come to believe in her, has been released.
Teens tell how they escaped sinking ferry
Six teenagers who survived South Korea’s worst maritime disaster in 44 years told on Monday how classmates helped them float free as water flooded their cabins despite crew instructions to stay put even as their ferry sank, killing more than 300 people.
Strip’s gaming revenue robust while regional markets struggle
With six months in the books, the investment community has clear picture of the casino industry in 2014. And Las Vegas is on an upswing.
Botched executions may complicate Nevada’s death penalty process
Messy executions in Arizona and Ohio that made national headlines could buoy efforts by death penalty opponents to stave off capital punishment for some 80 Nevada inmates awaiting execution.
Family can’t rebook cruise after son diagnosed with cancer
A New York family is upset with a Norwegian cruise line they say refused to rebook their $4,000 cruise after their 5-year-old son was diagnosed with cancer.
Motorcyclist dies in North Las Vegas accident
A Monday morning accident in North Las Vegas killed a motorcyclist, police said.
Dollar Tree to buy Family Dollar in $8.5 billion deal
Dollar Tree is buying rival discounter Family Dollar, giving it a wider reach in the intensifying fight for deal-seeking customers. The $8.5 billion deal will give Dollar Tree more than 13,000 stores in the U.S. and Canada.
Flores switches campaign managers again
Assemblywoman Lucy Flores, D-Las Vegas, has hired her third campaign manager in five months since she announced her bid for Nevada lieutenant governor on March 1.
1 dead after lightning hits Los Angeles beach
A 20-year-old man died Sunday after lightning struck or rattled 13 people at a popular Los Angeles beach and a golfer on Catalina Island during summer thunderstorms that swept through Southern California, authorities said.
Officials will tap Rat Pack-era memories to market SLS Las Vegas
Other than the shell of the building, not much remains from the Rat Pack-era Sahara following the property’s $415 million transformation into the SLS Las Vegas. But operators of 1,600-room Strip hotel-casino, which opens on Aug. 23, aren’t letting memories of the Sahara fade away.
Las Vegas police arrest Bellagio robbery suspect
A suspect has been arrested on suspicion of robbing Bellagio at gunpoint of tens of thousands of dollars.
Not many can claim success vs. all-timer
There is a notion, not uncommonly held, that the greatness of one man can extract greatness from another.
Vegas, rurals: constable offices in contrast
The colorful law enforcement career of Las Vegas Township Constable John Bonaventura has drawn attention to the wider system of 11 constable offices in Clark County that traditionally keep low profiles, despite having police powers.
Flood advisories placed in Las Vegas Valley
Flash flood warnings have been issued for surrounding valley areas Sunday afternoon, the U.S National Weather Service said.
Two Comic-Cons? Not if San Diego’s organizers can help it
Organizers of two of the biggest comic-book conventions in the country are clashing over their names.
CSN strives to retain students
The College of Southern Nevada is experimenting with improving retention by restructuring requirements for new students.
Music promoter, public relations specialist launch Las Vegas-based business
A music industry promoter, a Las Vegas lawyer and an mixed martial arts public relations specialist are teaming up to launch a Las Vegas-based business that will book professional MMA fighters for paid appearances at local, national and global businesses and events.
Attacks between Israel, Hamas continue
Israel and Hamas launched new attacks Sunday in the raging Gaza war, despite going back and forth over proposals for a temporary halt to nearly three weeks of fighting ahead of a major Muslim holiday.
14 struck by lightning in California
Authorities say eight people have been struck by lightning on Venice’s boardwalk, with a ninth person hit on Southern California’s Catalina Island.
Summer means foot problems for many
When hot weather arrives, Southern Nevadans join sun worshipers across the country in putting away the sturdy shoes of winter, putting on their sandals and flip-flops, and exposing their feet to the elements.
Yankees fan finds, returns fan’s Red Sox championship ring
A lost Red Sox World Series ring is back on the finger of its owner, thanks to a nifty pickup by an ardent New York Yankees fan.
Dad killed, daughter injured in plane crash
Authorities say a father was killed and his daughter seriously injured while walking on the sand when a small plane crash landed along Florida’s Gulf Coast near Venice Beach.
Official wants to make Shenker Academy stand out
As director of the Shenker Academy, a preschool in Summerlin, Specht stays busy even when school’s out. She’s working now with her staff on the curriculum for the upcoming school year and hosting several daily tours for prospective families.
Ivey’s bail bid fails to free betting suspects
Phil Ivey and another big-name professional poker player posted $2.5 million in cash last week to bail out key defendants charged in an international illegal sports betting operation that FBI agents busted at Caesars Palace.
Woman dies in Henderson accident
A woman died Sunday after rear-ending a Republic Services truck in the south valley Sunday morning, Henderson police say.
Police ID 3 kids killed in Philly carjacking crash
Two carjackers who fled after ramming a stolen SUV into a family selling fruit for their church, killing three young siblings, were still on the run Saturday as the reward for their capture topped $100,000.
Cops: Drunken driver hits, kills friend who left car
Police in New York say an inebriated man ran over and killed a friend who had climbed out of his car and started walking home because she was worried he was drunk.
‘Pawn Stars’ star proposes Vegas plaza
Rick Harrison, the star of TV’s “Pawn Stars” and “Pawnography,” plans to build a shopping center of sorts using Xtreme Cubes System on Las Vegas Boulevard South.
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Street fight leads to shooting death, police say
A northeast valley street fight Sunday night led to a fatal shooting, Las Vegas police said.
Accused Strip shooter caught with phone in prison cell
Facing trial in a Strip shooting that left three people dead and already serving prison time in a separate sexual assault case, Ammar Harris was recently moved to the state’s highest security penitentiary, prosecutors said Monday.
Florida teen shot, killed in movie theater parking lot
A 17-year-old girl has been found dead after a shooting at a movie theater in Bradenton, Florida. Witnesses say Teria’le Rawls was shot early Monday morning during a fight in the parking lot of the Royal Palm Theater, south of St. Petersburg in Manatee County.
Sports
Training underway for USA Basketball
The run-up to the start of USA Basketball’s Las Vegas training camp has been about the players who decided not to participate.
Victory aside, 51s ripped for effort
Whatever Frank Viola was yelling from the 51s dugout on a sweltering Sunday afternoon at Cashman Field certainly didn’t sound like sweet music to home plate umpire Scott Mahoney, who ejected the Las Vegas pitching coach in the fifth inning for arguing balls and strikes.
Jeter close to settling on jersey, for college
Using a coy smile like a child might do with a parent to get something he wants, Chase Jeter looked up at AAU Dream Vision coach Clay Williams after the championship game of the adidas Super 64 on Sunday and said he was keeping his jersey.
Entertainment
First ‘Hunger Games: Mockingjay’ trailer debuts
The first official “Mockingjay” trailer, which highlights the ongoing struggles of Katniss Everdeen and the people who have come to believe in her, has been released.
Two Comic-Cons? Not if San Diego’s organizers can help it
Organizers of two of the biggest comic-book conventions in the country are clashing over their names.
‘Lucy’ tops ‘Hercules’ with $44M at box office
Luc Besson’s “Lucy” proved mind can overpower muscle, topping a remake of “Hercules” by director Brett Ratner at the box office on the weekend.
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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.
