A coroner’s jury has determined that several federal court security officers and marshals acted justifiably when they fatally shot gunman Johnny Lee Wicks, who had walked into the Lloyd George U.S. Courthouse the morning of Jan. 4 and killed court security officer Stan Cooper.
WASHINGTON — The caretakers of George Washington’s historic Mount Vernon home announced plans Friday for a research library on the grounds of his estate, which would be built with $38 million donated by the Las Vegas-based Donald W. Reynolds Foundation.
Viva Las Vegas. And Viva Sen. Harry Reid, too, if President Barack Obama has his way.
That was the message Obama delivered Friday when he wrapped his arms both physically and figuratively around the embattled Reid during a town hall meeting and when he shouted “I love Las Vegas!” to a crowd of business leaders whose livelihoods depend on the city’s popularity.
Western’s boys basketball team will get a chance to compete for a state title after all. The Warriors, who forfeited four games due to the use of an ineligible player, are in the Sunset Region tournament — when it officially starts.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A software engineer who crashed his plane into an office building with nearly 200 Internal Revenue Service employees inside left behind a rambling anti-government manifesto but otherwise offered little indication that he was planning such an attack.
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods told his family, friends and fans that he is “deeply sorry” for his selfish and irresponsible behavior, and admitting to affairs.
Nevada’s highest-grossing casinos generated a net loss of almost $6.8 billion in fiscal year 2009, victims of declining gaming revenues, reductions in hotel rates and reduced consumer spending.
In what otherwise ended up being a garden variety political stop in Las Vegas for President Obama this week, there was one light moment in which the president tried to make a pitch for extending Social Security fees on a person’s pay over $109,000.
It is almost team for NASCAR to take over the Valley and here’s some information to help you plan for race week activities:
SPECIAL EVENTS
THURSDAY
4 p.m.: Dale Earnhardt Foundation Celebrity Poker Tournament, Stratosphere; Kenny Wallace, Kirk Shelmerdine, Casey Mears, Matt Crafton, Regan Smith, Aric Almirola, Eric McClure, Todd Bodine, Mike Bliss, Scott Lagasse Jr., Andy Ponstein, Danny Efland, Tommy Baldwin and others; admission $20;
5-10 p.m.: Speedway Children’s Charities Driver Auction at Sam’s Town Live!; driver, track ride and silent auctions; admission $20; visit LasVegas.SpeedwayCharities.org for information;
6 p.m.: NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide teams hauler parade; 18-wheelers transporting NASCAR race cars will parade down Las Vegas Boulevard from Russell Avenue north to Sahara Avenue.
SUNDAY
8- 9 a.m.: Track Walk; walk the 1.5-mile track to raise money for the Las Vegas Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities; $25-35 per adult; visit lvms.com for information and to register.
The Coronado boys and the Silverado girls won state bowling championships Thursday at The Orleans.
When the Class 4A girls basketball schedule was released, one line grabbed much of the attention.
Liberty’s Daynice Cochran has always considered herself to be more of a rebounder than a scorer.
Moapa Valley and Virgin Valley don’t need extra motivation when they meet in any sport.
Foothill’s Evan Roquemore might not be the area’s quickest guard, but that doesn’t stop the senior from getting into the lane almost at will.
In town for the VIP opening tonight of Cirque du Soleil’s “Viva Elvis” at CityCenter is Linda Deutsch, longtime ace reporter for The Associated Press.