Christopher Tortu claimed Las Vegas police used excessive force in 2001 by squeezing his testicles after he was arrested for boarding a Southwest Airlines plane without a ticket.
Four-year-old Celeste Quezada came bouncing into the living room Tuesday morning and, with a soberness far beyond her years, said something that had her four pig-tailed sisters quickly nodding in agreement: “I want my dad back.”
RENO — Traffic was moving again Wednesday on Interstate 80 over the Sierra after a potent winter storm dumped up to 6 feet of snow in the mountains and led to an avalanche that killed a veteran ski patrol member at a Lake Tahoe resort.
Detractors of a new city hall for Las Vegas tried to take the fight to the ballot box, but as of Wednesday, they’re going to have to duke it out with the city in court first.
A shooting complex that was built amid a barren expanse 50 years ago now lies within a half-mile of Summerlin homes, prompting a developer and some residents to express concerns about noise and safety.
Anthony Marnell III raised expectations by saying food and service would be a high priority at M Resort, otherwise I wouldn’t start off by offering some practical advice for anyone heading to check out the newest resort: Avoid the Red Cup Café, at least until the bugs are worked out. Wish I had.
CARSON CITY — Representatives of two Nevada commissions that would merge under a proposal from Gov. Jim Gibbons remained tight-lipped Wednesday about the effect of the merger on their job of improving the economy and generating revenue for the state.
Gov. Jim Gibbons responded angrily Wednesday to Democrats in Nevada’s congressional delegation who questioned his reluctance to allow the state to qualify for increased unemployment assistance from the federal stimulus law.
CARSON CITY — Lawmakers questioned Wednesday how Senate Majority Leader Steven Horsford’s “green jobs” initiative would keep running once federal stimulus dollars are gone, and also asked about rules in the plan for contractors who would train and employ Nevadans.
Jeffrey Skiles is just about done with the celebrity life.
The biggest trick to running a children’s museum is to change just enough to keep them coming back.
During this year’s Academy Awards preshow, orchestra conductor Michael Giacchino wondered aloud how Louis Prima would want to see the Oscars presented. This segued into footage of Prima performing “Sing, Sing, Sing.”
We live in stressful times. Sometimes, you just need a kind, soothing voice to smooth those frayed nerves. Sure, he has been dead since 1995, but something about the voice of Bob Ross (Oh, you know him. Bushy haired, painted on “fluffy little clouds” on public television). Over at bobross.fm, you can hear Bob speak, which is the next best thing to a bubble bath and a glass of wine.
They’ve played Giants Stadium with Bon Jovi, recently recorded an EP with a big-name producer, Lou Giordano, who has worked with the likes of the Goo Goo Dolls, Jewel and Plain White T’s and now they’re set to open a new all-ages venue here in town. Singer Brian Lee keeps us up to date on all things Ashbury.
Elvis is back in a new building, and arriving in style means making room for two prop Lear jets backstage.
NEW YORK — Siegfried & Roy’s special return performance Saturday at Bellagio during the Keep Memory Alive fundraiser for the Lou Ruvo Brain Institute will be the focus of a special hourlong edition of the “20/20” newsmagazine.
The Las Vegas Chamber Music Society will present the Mads Tolling Quartet in concert at 7 p.m. Friday at the Summerlin Theatre and Performing Arts Center, 1771 Inner Circle Drive.
The writing’s on the wall, spelled out in block letters, scrawled in black magic marker ink.
Twitter-dee-dee, Twitter-dee-dum, look out baby, the future’s come.
It’s that time again. The seasons are changing and your natural inclination is to make your wardrobe do the same. There’s this tiny little obstacle in your way, though: the economy. Lucky for you, Las Vegas has personal stylist Jenna Doughton who can take the Bermuda Triangle you fondly refer to as your closet and turn it into a completely new wardrobe. No malls, no daunting fitting rooms. Just you, an open mind and a couple day’s worth of work.
In an industry caught up with who you’re carrying and how many logos can cram onto a satchel, luxury handbag label Anya Hindmarch earns recognition for what it isn’t, as opposed to what it is.
Here they are in all their glory: spring’s top trends for men. Before you wince and moan, keep in mind that the runways are merely the starting point of the trend process.
Contrary to what Mayor Oscar Goodman and his loyal followers on the Las Vegas City Council might believe, they do not enjoy unlimited power — not in matters affecting city policy and downtown redevelopment, and certainly not in quashing the referendum process to sabotage an election.