New Jersey city turns down ‘Jersey Shore’ spinoff

HOBOKEN, N.J. — The city of Frank Sinatra’s birth has denied a request for a spinoff of MTV’s “Jersey Shore” reality show to film in the city.

Police officer wounded; beating death suspect killed

A man who shot and wounded a police detective Wednesday and was killed by officers’ return fire was a murder suspect with a lengthy criminal history, sources said. Jason Baires, 23, was a suspect in the beating death of a man Tuesday afternoon. He also had several prior convictions for possession of drugs and stolen goods, court records show.

In any language, Pats’ Gronkowski is media star

He can name the three Kardashian sisters, and he has the most talked about body part at the Super Bowl. There’s a billboard in the Boston area touting his “party” line and a “Party Gronk” song enjoying a run on the Internet.

Spirit Airlines rolls out new fee to cover cost of new fare rules

Spirit Airlines, which is setting up a crew base at McCarran International Airport, has come up with a novel way to express displeasure at new U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.

R-J parent names marketing director

Kelly Travis, director of magazines for Review-Journal parent company Stephens Media, has been named marketing director for all of the company’s Nevada publications.

Restaurant Report, Feb. 1

Aromi D’Italia Cafe, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort, 3663 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 18 demerits Jan. 19. Violations included food item not reheated to proper temperature. GRADE: B

Alamos Red Blend

Wine: Alamos Red Blend

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