Defense rests in Whittemore campaign contribution trial in Reno
The defense rested its case this morning in the illegal campaign contribution trial of former power broker Harvey Whittemore.
Reno man killed in crash with backyard boulder
Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the death of a man who crashed through a backyard in south Reno and smashed into a boulder.
Twitter adds security measure to logins
Twitter is adding an extra security measure to users’ accounts in an effort to prevent unauthorized logins.
Barrick fined $16 million for environmental violations at Chile gold mine
SANTIAGO, Chile — Chile’s environmental regulator blocked Barrick Gold Corp.’s $8.5 billion Pascua-Lama project on Friday and imposed its maximum fine on the world’s largest gold miner, citing “very serious” violations of its environmental permit as well as a failure by the company to accurately describe what it had done wrong.
Rawson-Neal overcomes threat of federal funding cuts, for now
The Rawson-Neal Psychiatric Hospital is not at risk of losing millions of dollars in federal funding, at least for now.
Memorial set for R-J theater critic
A memorial service for longtime Review-Journal theater critic Anthony Del Valle will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive.
87-year-old woman loses to Trump in civil case
CHICAGO — An 87-year-old grandmother took on billionaire Donald Trump. And on Thursday — she lost.
Actress Bynes accused of bong toss out NYC window
Actress Amanda Bynes appeared disheveled in a long blond wig and sweats Friday in a criminal court where she was charged with reckless endangerment after police said she heaved a marijuana bong out of her Manhattan apartment building.
Google to add Galapagos Islands to Street View
SAN FRANCISCO -- Few have explored the remote volcanic islands of the Galapagos archipelago, an otherworldly landscape inhabited by the world’s largest tortoises and other fantastical creatures that inspired Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution.
'Hangover Part III' serves up final round of merry mayhem
At this point, it’s like being reunited with old friends. Old friends around whom you should never, under any circumstances, consume Jagermeister. Or marshmallows. Or pretty much any substance that could mask a powerful sedative.
Jury foreman says Arias testimony didn't help her
As jurors in Jodi Arias’ murder trial filed one by one from the courtroom after a dramatic five months of gut-wrenching testimony and gruesome photographs, three women on the panel cried and one looked to the victim’s family, mouthing the word, “Sorry.”
Ahern close to plan for continued family ownership
Ahern Rentals Inc. has nearly completed a bankruptcy financing plan that will refinance all of its approximately $600 million in debt and continue the family ownership of the past six decades.
British fighter jet launched to escort passenger plane; two arrested
Britain scrambled fighter jets Friday to intercept a commercial airliner carrying more than 300 people from Pakistan, diverting it to an isolated runway at an airport on the outskirts of London and arresting two passengers on suspicion of endangering the aircraft.
Bank of Las Vegas, 1st Commerce parent Capitol Bancorp seeks to sell banks
At one time Capitol Bancorp Ltd. owned some 60 banks. But the real estate bust tied to the recession and regulators demanding they raise badly needed cash have seen the company that owns Bank of Las Vegas and 1st Commerce Bank in North Las Vegas shed dozens of affiliates in the last four years.
Paiute environmental activist Calvin Meyers dies at age 57
Friends remember Calvin Meyers as an environmental activist and public speaker against plans by the Department of Energy to haul nuclear waste to Yucca Mountain and the Nevada Test Site.
Gaetano's offers ritz of the Strip, coziness of a mom-and-pop shop
My first impression of Gaetano’s Ristorante after having not been in for several years? That it smelled like a Strip resort.
International travelers spend record-breaking totals in U.S.
International visitors spent a record-breaking $168.1 billion on U.S. travel and tourism-related goods and services in 2012, an increase of more than 10 percent when compared with 2011.
Pritzker sails toward Commerce post
WASHINGTON — With 20 union-member hotel workers seated in the Senate committee audience, Chicago billionaire Penny Pritzker sailed toward confirmation as Commerce secretary Thursday after satisfying some critics over her hotel company’s labor practices, her offshore investments and her role in a bank’s collapse.
Las Vegas loses out on federal anti-terrorism funding
Local agencies will not get funding to support antiterrorism programs and preparedness — money that provided $1.8 million this year.
Modified film tax incentive bill advance in Nevada Senate committee
A bill that would offer tax credits to companies that film in Nevada won approval Thursday from a Senate committee, but it was amended to make it a four-year pilot program and limit the incentives to $20 million per year.
Memorial Day events abound throughout valley
Beginning today, when Veterans Village holds a ribbon-cutting for its thrift store, through Tuesday, when Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., holds a roundtable to discuss veterans issues, the list of Memorial Day weekend events overflows.
Assistant county manager resigns
Assistant County Manager Ed Finger is leaving Clark County for a job in Colorado.
Bayardi's grand slam powers UNLV in MW tournament
Brandon Bayardi had just watched UNLV teammate T.J. White slap a fastball for an RBI single, and the slugger guessed he wouldn’t see a similar pitch.
Heat title no longer foregone conclusion
Everything is coming so easily for LeBron James. When he records a triple-double, it seems routine. When the pressure intensifies late in a playoff game, he now shines in the spotlight instead of shrinking in it.
School Board's surprise superintendent hiring leads to open meeting law complaints
The Nevada attorney general’s office will investigate the potential violation and issue an opinion. If the state finds that the School Board acted illegally, not only could the appointment be voided, Skorkowsky’s contract – to be negotiated June 3 by the School Board – would also be null.
No fatalities in I-5 bridge collapse in NW Washington
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. (AP) -- An Interstate 5 bridge over a river north of Seattle collapsed Thursday evening, dumping several vehicles into the water as authorities investigated the cause of the collapse that cut off the state’s main north-south thruway and sent three people to the hospital.
Punk Rock Bowling rocking downtown for four days, nights
Last time he played Punk Rock Bowling, he was almost done in by a beef patty.
Fallen Southern Nevada law enforcement officers remembered
Family, friends and colleagues honored those who made the ultimate sacrifice in Southern Nevada law enforcement at Police Memorial Park on Thursday.
Juror kicked out of Whittemore campaign contribution trial in Reno
A federal judge Thursday ousted a juror in the Harvey Whittemore campaign contribution trial after he was alleged to have made inflammatory comments about the defense.
Maynard rejuvenated in pursuit of UFC title
Longtime Las Vegan Gray Maynard was looking for a new place to train after realizing his progress as a fighter had reached a plateau. His girlfriend of 13 years just wanted to be closer to the ocean.
Palms introduces new website
The Palms on Thursday rolled out a new website, another upgrade made to the off-Strip property that has spent $50 million in the past year remodeling .
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Firefly reopens today at new Paradise Road location
Firefly on Paradise, which was closed by the Southern Nevada Health District after being linked to a salmonella outbreak that affected nearly 300 people, will reopen at 4 p.m. today in a new location.
Twitter adds security measure to logins
Twitter is adding an extra security measure to users’ accounts in an effort to prevent unauthorized logins.
Air quality advisory issued for ozone, smoke from California fire
The Clark County Department of Air Quality issued an advisory Friday for ozone and smoke pollutants that will be in effect until Sunday.
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Boulder City's Howell shines brightest among all-stars
After months of playing in high-pressure baseball games, Boulder City’s Tanner Howell was at ease Thursday in the Southern Nevada Baseball Coaches Association Division I-A All-Star Game.
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Firefly reopens today at new Paradise Road location
Firefly on Paradise, which was closed by the Southern Nevada Health District after being linked to a salmonella outbreak that affected nearly 300 people, will reopen at 4 p.m. today in a new location.
Retired public radio pioneer turns focus to photography
In retirement, one gets to do what they enjoy, rather than working for someone else. Lamar Marchese is doing what he loves, which is photography. His exhibit, “Pow Wow Portraits,” is on display at the Rainbow Library through July 7.
Actress Bynes accused of bong toss out NYC window
Actress Amanda Bynes appeared disheveled in a long blond wig and sweats Friday in a criminal court where she was charged with reckless endangerment after police said she heaved a marijuana bong out of her Manhattan apartment building.
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Summerlin artist finds new medium in eco-friendly rag dolls
Diane Eugster has hung up her paint brushes for now to turn her creative attention to crafting eco-friendly rag dolls through her new venture, Rag Dolls Rising.
Poperazzi to celebrate music inspired by Italy at Starbright Theatre
Poperazzi plans to perform the music of Italy and songs made famous by Italian Americans at the Starbright Theatre. Expect everything from rock to opera and classic Frank Sinatra tunes to the Rolling Stones, mixing years of musical tradition in a contemporary format in the 80-minute show.
Sculpture theft, water damage cost Nevada Ballet Theatre
Thieves came under cover of darkness May 6 and stole two metal sculptures from the entry to Nevada Ballet Theatre’s Summerlin headquarters. It’s the latest setback the NBT has experienced as of late. It is also facing nearly $500,000 in repairs due to a leaky foundation.