Charges tabled in Santa Fe beating

When Alexander Chacon struck Anthony Buchanan in the face last month in the lobby of the Santa Fe Station, Buchanan fell back and struck his head.

IN BRIEF

FORMER CONTROLLER’S DEATH

Historic Boulder Dam Hotel reopens

Helen Bagstad and Lyn Lutz had a bit of a wait Wednesday at the Boulder Dam Hotel restaurant, but were happy their historic gathering place had reopened.

BROTHERS REUNITED AFTER SEVEN DECADES

Spokane, Wash. — For nearly 30 years, John Mellinger Jr. knew that he had a brother. He just didn’t know who — or where — he was. Then, in the space of two weeks, all that changed.

Gunshot victim’s kin disputes police report

The grandmother of 5-year-old Giovanni Kopystenski, who died after shooting himself with his father’s gun Monday night, contends a Las Vegas police report is wrong about the details of the weapon’s location.

MISSING LINKS

If you’ve ever said “Is that still cool? Are people still doing that?” and you’ve wanted a Web site to consult, visit www.soplayedout.com, a collection of things the authors find so annoying, they wish they would just go away already. More of a place to vent than a true barometer of what’s so yesterday, this site targets blue headlights, flip-flops, water bottles and poor little Bindi Irwin.

Rocking the Congregation

They’re blues rock firebombs with a steel-wristed guitarist prone to some wild-eyed leads. Are you ready for the gospel of John Zito and Electric Church? You’d better be, as the sermon is in session.

Wiggles Equal Giggles

It seems like a band that sings “cold spaghetti, cold spaghetti, I like pie” and “toot, toot, chugga chugga big red car,” might take a casual approach to a live show.

QUICK TAKES

Anniversary concerts set

Pop, hip-hop top local roundup

Some equally galvanized and gritty hip-hop and Alka-Seltzer-effervescent pop lead the way in the latest roundup of Vegas releases.

Rope Tricks

The recession may have shortened lines at some of the Strip’s hottest nightclubs. Still, that’s not much comfort to the potential partyer one hour away from the red rope instead of two.

Something for the Kids

When it comes to entertainment, two things seem to naturally attract families: magic and animals.

Flawless Fortune

Vanna White has donned more than 5,000 gowns for her letter-lighting gig on “Wheel of Fortune.” And you thought your closet was impressive.

10 Products for a Sunless Glow

Unless you’re fond of the nickname Leather Face, we suggest you ease up on the sun worshipping. Instead, embrace the healthiest of tans: the fake kind. Each of these beauty products lets your skin enjoy a beautiful bronze without any peeling or wrinkles.

Beauty is as Beauty Does

For a sneak preview of what the shelves at Sephora and Ulta will look like six months from now, one only needs to walk the floor at Cosmoprof. The annual beauty trade show at Mandalay Bay Convention Center (July 19-21) brings in the latest innovations from the most coveted brands as well as up-and-comers.

HERE & NOW

HEALTHY HAIR

Style Scoop

Style Scoop

Stimulus funds

Speaking of the Obama administration’s spending plans, an alert reader provided us with photos of a “roto-milling” project in Southern Utah on a three-mile stretch of state Route 9. The road being torn up and re-covered appears to be in excellent condition.

Budget numbers? What budget numbers?

It’s beyond us why anyone would challenge the Obama administration when it comes to their assurance that every penny of their “bailout and takeover” billions has been spent wisely and effectively.

Allegiant profits take flight

Las Vegas-based Allegiant Travel Co. soared above an awful leisure travel economy and some rare bad publicity to post a 25.5 percent profit on $148 million in revenue in the second quarter.

New license law, little action

Mortgage modification and foreclosure consultants are showing little interest in complying with a new Nevada law that requires them to obtain licenses.

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