Exec trades in retirement for position with Findlay

To ensure that their customers had a vehicle to drive when their primary car was out of service, Findlay Chevrolet executives decided in November 2011 it was time to get into the rental car business.

 
Yemen official: US drones kill 12 in 3 airstrikes

The U.S. has sharply escalated its drone war in Yemen, with military officials in the Arab country reporting 34 suspected al-Qaida militants killed in less than two weeks, including three strikes on Thursday alone in which a dozen died.

Veteran salesman breaks record at Planet Hyundai

Veteran automobile sales consultant Amos Maly is back selling a vehicle that signaled the start of his career, and he’s recorded huge numbers in his first month with Planet Hyundai Centennial, 6200 Centennial Blvd.

Summit, tour aim to energize tomorrow

On Tuesday , the Center for American Progress will convene the sixth-annual National Clean Energy Summit 6.0 at Mandalay Bay . The theme of the summit is “Energizing Tomorrow.”

Team Ford bowls for local charity

Team Ford Lincoln employees and their guests recently participated in a Bowling for Babies event at Santa Fe Station Bowling Center. The event was to benefit March of Dimes.

Two area Lexus dealerships support muscular dystrophy

Lexus of Las Vegas and Lexus of Henderson employees together with their families, friends and vendors recently raised more than $2,500 in support of the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Spring Valley Lock-Up 2013. The national annual event raises money for lifesaving research, a nationwide network of medical clinics and accessible summer camp experiences for individuals and families struggling with neuromuscular diseases.

A La Carte, Aug. 13-19

Read about dining-related events and promotions across the Las Vegas Valley.

MGM seeks new home for 9/11 memorial

Those wishing to visit the 9/11 memorial that was on the Strip will have to wait as construction walls surround the New York-New York.

Fort Hood trial resumes as lawyers demand removal

Staff Sgt. Michael Davis took cover under a desk when he realized the rapid gunfire wasn’t from a training exercise at his Texas military base. He saw blood spray, then someone else get shot.

 
Police: Four dead, four wounded in Dallas-area shootings

A former teacher who moonlighted as a hip-hop dancer entertaining NBA crowds has been arrested in the fatal shooting of four people in two Dallas-area homes, and police said Thursday he used an explosive device in one of the attacks.

Landscaper helps victim out of burning apartment

A landscaper, working nearby, helped a person out of a burning apartment building on Thursday. Firefighters found the victim laying outside suffering from burns.

Full House Resorts continues expansion, rebranding

Full House Resorts Inc. on Thursday reported second-quarter earnings that fell short of analysts’ expectations, as the company continues to expand its casinos in Indiana and Mississippi, as well as rebrand itself into a “locals-oriented” regional casino company.

Atlantic City’s Tropicana lines up Web gambling partner

ATLANTIC CITY — The Tropicana is the latest Atlantic City casino to line up an online partner to help it offer Internet gambling later this year.

 
Minn. dad claims third of $448M Powerball jackpot

A 45-year-old suburban Minneapolis man wasted little time Thursday in claiming one-third of a $448 million Powerball jackpot, coming forward only hours after realizing he had won to reveal his good fortune to the world.

Inspirada outlines plans for 30 acres of parks

Inspirada Builders LLC announced plans Thursday to begin construction on more than 30 acres of parks, including two community parks and one neighborhood park, at the southwest Henderson housing project.

Willie Nelson and longtime band return to Smith Center

After four decades as a member of Willie Nelson’s musical family, Mickey Raphael’s pretty good at that game. He has to be — because that’s what playing with Nelson is all about.

Dining Pick of the Week: Pellegrini Pizza

The word is out. If you’re looking for pizza, this is the place. Not only is the pizza delicious, but you can order it according to how hungry you are.

Dining Pick of the Week: Mondale Pine Restaurant

Mondale Pines do well in the Southwest desert, and they’re in full display at the Aliante Golf Club. The beautiful trees compete for attention with the restaurant of the same name.

Dining Pick of the Week: New York Chinese Restaurant

Everyone has their favorite type of Chinese food when it comes to flavor and seasoning. New York style is best described as, well, New York: familiar, favorable and very addicting.

State needs money to make money from marijuana tax

CARSON CITY — It’s going to take some money – about half a million dollars – to start making money from Nevada’s forthcoming medical marijuana dispensary program.

Microsoft unboxes the new Xbox One

Microsoft unveils it’s new Xbox One game console, scheduled for release in November.

 
‘Elysium’ good summer sci-fi despite heavy political overtones

“Elysium” is many things, but subtle isn’t one of them. Too bad, really, because otherwise, the grim, grimy tale from “District 9” writer-director Neill Blomkamp is a quite good — excellent by this summer’s standards — rough-and-tumble sci-fi tale of the haves vs. the have-nots.