DIY Halloween costumes that won’t spook your budget

As the leaves turn, children of all ages begin their quest for this year’s “it” Halloween costume. With many families continuing to feel the economic pinch, an average of 18.9 percent of consumers will make costumes instead of purchasing them this year. What to do if you’re not an expert sewer or crafter? Here are some DIY ideas from the experts.

Students, friends rally behind teacher who lost job while hospitalized

Rumors spread after a long-term substitute replaced Advanced Technologies Academy teacher Pat McGuinness in May. Some thought he had been fired, said Zachary Mirman, the school’s 2012 valedictorian. While McGuinness was recovering from a car accident, the Clark County School District fired him. But Mirman and many current students didn’t learn McGuinness was fired until they read a Review-Journal story Monday night. Students reposted the story in the school’s Facebook group.

Haitians allowed visa extensions because of devastating quake

Haitians who live in the United States on borrowed time while their country continues to rebuild itself from the earthquake two years ago will now be allowed to extend their visas an extra 18 months, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced Tuesday.

Riviera goes for ‘world’s longest butt lineup’

About 60 women were gathered Tuesday at the behest of the Riviera casino’s marketing department and KOMP-FM, 92.3, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of “Crazy Girls” with the “world’s longest butt lineup,” re-creating the topless show’s iconic pose that has been plastered across billboards since the 1980s.

Sports-wagering execs watching outcome of N.J. legal battle

Sports betting may not be regulated federally soon. But gaming industry executives believe a positive outcome of New Jersey’s court battle to legalize wagering on sports ould set the stage for other states to legalize the industry. Only four states allow sports betting, and Nevada is the only state where bettors can wager on individual sporting events, from soccer to basketball and football.

Flip Flop Shops treads its way into McCarran

Travelers coming into or leaving Las Vegas on Delta or Hawaiian airlines have another reason to stop and shop at McCarran International Airport.

Complaint alleges Assembly candidate lives outside district

Assembly District 9 candidate Kelly Hurst filed a criminal complaint Tuesday in Clark County District Court to disqualify his opponent Andrew Martin from running on the grounds he does not live in the district.

Start of timeshare trial delayed again

The start of the trial over the unpaid construction bills and workmanship flaws at what was the PH Towers Westgate will be put off one more day.

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