‘Foolish act’ punished

Ezekiel Williams, who pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter with a deadly weapon and accessory to murder for his role in the 2008 slaying of 15-year-old Christopher Privett, was sentenced to spend eight to 20 years in prison. … Privett was gunned down on his way home from Palo Verde High School.

Hearings on brothel licenses planned

As Nye County officials prepare possible action against his brothel licenses, long-time bordello owner Maynard “Joe” Richards is preparing to appeal his recent sentence on political corruption charges.

MISSING LINKS

Interested in astronomy, but can’t see the sky because of Vegas’ bright lights? Or want to try something a little educational with the kids this summer? Check out www.stellarium.org, where you can view a planetarium on your computer screen. Showing a realistic sky in 3-D, this site has a default of more than 600,000 stars. And best of all, it’s free.

Las Vegas Tenors harmonize at Suncoast

A trio of popular local singers, known collectively as the Las Vegas Tenors, entertains this weekend in the showroom at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive.

One Pin Short blends reggae, rock, blues, much more

They’re more fun than an open bar, a ceaselessly boisterous bunch whose shows are a raucous survey of reggae, ska and punk. One Pin Short knows how to have a good time, as bassist Jordan Tinker lets us know.

Brady hosts television game show from Vegas

Marie Osmond loses a daytime TV show and Wayne Brady gets one days later. Some form of Vegas-based TV taping seems as inevitable as local variety acts competing on “America’s Got Talent.”

CHANNEL CHANGERS

Contagious virus lurking in your Caesar salad! Details at 11 after you’ve already eaten! We’re Digging Deeper in Local Las Vegas because Experience Counts when you’re Inside Las Vegas and We’re Watching Out For You after You Ask, We Investigate … Cha-cha-cha.

A Woman’s Right to (Painful) Shoes

Women love their shoes, but one could argue it’s an abusive relationship. While they give their beloved shameful amounts of money, ample closet space and loads of affection, they’re often repaid in the form of bunions, calluses and corns. Finally, the medical industry has intervened.

Fashion Trends: All Ages Welcome

Contrary to the messages women’s magazines can send you, fashion trends are for everyone. None of them come with an ID check, which means the 55-year-old is just as entitled to neon as the 23-year-old. Whatever you’ve heard to negate this fact should be filed away with the rule about not wearing white after Labor Day.

HERE & NOW

LOVELY LOCKS

SHOW US YOUR PURSE

Who? Kay McCary, vice president of Finally Products Inc.

Here comes Santa Harry

Just in time for his 2010 re-election campaign, Sen. Harry Reid has transformed himself from “Dingy Harry,” the grumpy, mumbling majority leader, into “Santa Harry,” the cheery, grandfatherly lawmaker who brings presents to all the good little governments in Nevada.

Standing up to firefighters

The Clark County Commission on Tuesday finally took the side of beleaguered taxpayers and called out a public employee union.

IN BRIEF

Motion OK’d to move Fontainebleau case

Boyd after Station assets

Boyd Gaming Corp. is “actively engaged” in discussions to acquire some of the assets of Station Casinos, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last week, Boyd Chief Executive Officer and President Keith Smith said Wednesday.

Ameristar profits fall 16 percent

Ameristar Casinos strengthened its balance sheet in the past few months, but budget-conscious customers didn’t spend as much on gambling and other activities during the second quarter.

Lawsuits say IGT made false claims

Four lawsuits seeking class action status have been filed against slot machine giant International Game Technology, alleging that executives from the Reno-based gaming equipment maker put out false statements about the company’s financial prospects as its stock price tumbled in value.

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