IN BRIEF

HIGH RATE OF SPEED

Unsealing of search warrants in Jackson inquiry requested

The Las Vegas Review-Journal, the Los Angeles Times and The Associated Press filed a motion Wednesday in Clark County District Court to unseal the search warrants issued after Michael Jackson’s death.

House OKs tourism bill

A bill that would generate an estimated $400 million to promote travel to the United States passed the House on Wednesday.

UFC contestant arrested in attack on hospital nurses

A UFC fighter who was featured on a Spike TV show last year was arrested Tuesday night and accused of assaulting three nurses at St. Rose Dominican Hospital, Siena campus, according to Henderson police.

Mayor wants to raze what’s left of Moulin Rouge

The Moulin Rouge property, once an acclaimed hotel-casino that got international attention, is a “blight” and a “monstrosity” that needs to be razed to the ground, two Las Vegas officials said Wednesday.

Las Vegas police officers in ‘very critical’ condition

Two Las Vegas police officers were in “very critical” condition Wednesday night after their vehicle rolled over at an east valley intersection. Sheriff Doug Gillespie said the two male officers were fighting for their lives at the hospital.

Las Vegas police refer 2,000 inmates to immigration officials

The Metropolitan Police Department forwarded the names of nearly 2,000 inmates to federal immigration officials during the first 10 months of a controversial partnership that allows specially trained corrections officers to start deportation proceedings against immigration violators.

Cheaper proposal presented

Las Vegas officials have found a less expensive way to finance a new city hall, and a schedule presented Wednesday has the city securing financing for the project by the end of the year.

Arrest warrant urged for Jackson’s doctor

The doctor under investigation in pop star Michael Jackson’s death faces another legal hurdle after missing a hearing in his child support case.

Legislators delay action on bids for tax study

CARSON CITY — A group of eight legislators decided Wednesday to wait until next week before recommending one of eight organizations that submitted bids to conduct a study of Nevada’s taxes.

Message to the masses

The atheists come forth bearing a message, and it is thus: Beware of religion, for it can lead you astray.

Wife charged in husband’s death

A woman is accused of shooting and killing her 37-year-old husband with a shotgun in front of their southwest valley home Wednesday.

CORRECTION/CLARIFICATION

 An item in Norm Clarke’s column Monday included an inaccurate reference to a Las Vegas public radio station. Food critics John Curtas and Max Jacobson are co-hosting the State of Nevada broadcast once a month on KNPR-FM, 88.9. Their next program is from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, with a rebroadcast from 7 to 9 p.m.

Children’s museum looks at Day of the Dead holiday

Lied Discovery Children’s Museum will explore the traditional Mexican holiday of Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, with nearly a month of programming, starting Saturday through Nov. 6.

Role of sports in TV newscasts shifting in Las Vegas and other markets

Local sports reports might be drifting toward forced retirement. Since a 2006 Penn State survey revealed that 76 percent of sports staffers saw their roles dwindling and 55 percent predicted sportscasts were heading to the bench permanently, the issue has loomed over local TV like the Sword (or Baseball Bat) of Damocles.

Quick Takes

Hudson lands TV special

New Hard Rock Cafe adds to live music scene

The new Hard Rock Cafe brings a new entertainment venue to the Strip, but it’s more modest than the big Joint most Las Vegans associate with the Hard Rock name.

MISSING LINKS

The Missed Connections section of Craigslist can be one of the most entertaining parts of the site to read, which is why one blogger has turned those ads into art. At missedcon nectionsny.blogspot.com, Sophie Blackall takes real ads and uses the words to create some beautiful, and sometimes amusing, portraits.

From Knaves to Knights

Sunset Park will be awash in knights, knaves, fairies, wizards and wenches this weekend, and it won’t be an unfortunate after-effect of having imbibed some bad mead. It will just be the usual crowd of medieval-minded enthusiasts gathering for the 16th annual edition of Clark County’s Age of Chivalry Renaissance Festival.

Style Scoop

Trunk Show: Preview the Spring 2010 Stuart Weitzman shoe and handbag collections from 10 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday at Stuart Weitzman at the Forum Shops at Caesars. Customers also will have the opportunity to place orders for the upcoming Spring 2010 styles. Stuart Weitzman shoes are offered in more than 50 sizes. For more information, call 369-9222.

Show Us Your Purse

Who? Frankie Muriel of DrZhivegas of Red Rock Resort

Oldies but Goodies

When Debbie Oakley of Henderson discovers a true vintage accessory treasure, CPR could be necessary.

Paper doll conventioneers passionate about collecting

Plastic Barbies didn’t get an invitation. Madame Alexander collectibles have no business here. Cabbage Patch Kids will go orphaned another week. The approximately 150 conventioneers at the National Paper Doll Convention at Embassy Suites prefer their dolls with perforated edges.

HERE & NOW

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