State supreme court mobile app available

The Nevada Supreme Court has launched a free mobile device application for both Android and Apple products which will allow access briefs, motions, orders and opinions.

Rocker/artist takes Best in Show in juried competition

Neil Merryweather of The Lakes got his creative juices flowing while studying art right out of high school, but he took a detour to perform with the band The Mynah Birds. Now, he’s back in front of the canvas, creating a Best in Show-winning entry that began as a doodle for the city of Las Vegas’ “Celebrating Life! 2013 ” juried art competition.

Center expands rape awareness program for teens

Two-thirds of rapes are committed by someone the victim knows, according to the Rape Abuse and Incest National Network. The Rape Crisis Center is looking to empower women so they can avoid becoming a statistic by expanding its Your SPACE program.

Several factors should be considered before joining Strip building boom

The Strip has awakened from its recession-induced coma, and signs of life are writ large in the $2 billion in construction projects along the resort corridor, but today’s construction frenzy can teach any small company a few lessons on how — or even whether — to land those big fish.

MGM plans for Massachusetts casino go to voters Tuesday

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — The plan by MGM Resorts International to build an $800 million casino in Springfield is about to be put to the test with city voters.

Lulu’s owners aim to offer distinctive breakfast dishes

It didn’t take long for Lulu’s Bread & Breakfast to go from a downtown Las Vegas food truck to a brick-and-mortar breakfast spot at 6720 Sky Pointe Drive in Centennial Hills.

Henderson teen performs to raise funds for Family Promise

Haleyann Hart is using her talents as a singer, actress and dancer to raise money for Family Promise, which helps families dealing with homelessness.

‘Menagerie’ nearly captures delicacy, desperation in Williams’ classic drama

Tennessee Williams’ classic play “The Glass Menagerie” is filled with drama and it’s easy to guide with a heavy hand. Happily, this production at the Onyx Theatre, directed by Ernie Curcio, manages to bring a lightness that deftly counterbalances the desperation that simmers beneath the surface of the characters.

Report: U.S. consumers cautious, but retail sales in Nevada up

WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy appears to be weaker than many economists had thought after a report Monday showed consumers spent cautiously in June at retail businesses.

Book Briefs for July 16-22, 2013

Upcoming book events include a presentation by Mercedes Yardley, Mason Bundschuh, Billie Bundschuh and Ryan Johnson, members of The Illiterati critique group, at the Las Vegas Writers Group.

City of Las Vegas close James Gay Park after stabbing

The city of Las Vegas shut down James Gay Park after several vagrants got into a fight that led to the stabbing of a woman Friday night, police said Saturday.

Area Briefing, July 16-22

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