Fading glory: Demand for Elvis impersonators isn’t what it used to be

Tyler James, who’d been working at an Arkansas Wal-Mart, came to Las Vegas and landed his big break in show business. Len Turner, entertainment director for the Fremont Street Experience noticed his talent and made him the offer of a lifetime.

Coroner IDs man, woman in Las Vegas murder-suicide

The two people involved in what police called a “murder-suicide” Wednesday have been identified by the Clark County coroner’s office as Megan Kathleen Lanza, 38, and her husband, Nicholas Frank Lanza, 51, both of Las Vegas.

51s eliminated from PCL playoffs

Wally Backman’s squad had no such luck on Saturday afternoon, as Salt Lake starter Billy Buckner — no relation to the former Red Sox first baseman — pitched 6 2/3 strong innings to help the Bees beat Las Vegas 4-3 and eliminate it from the Pacific Coast League playoffs before a spirited crowd of 1,342 at Cashman Field.

Mesquite mom arrested in scam; son doesn’t have cancer

A 36-year-old Mesquite woman has been arrested on suspicion of trying to collect money by lying that one of her five children was suffering from a malignant form of liver cancer.

Vietnam War protesters join Las Vegas rally against Syria attack

As the United States inches closer to a decision on whether to launch a military attack against Syria, protesters rallied on the Tropicana Avenue overpass above Interstate 15 Saturday morning for the second straight week.

In drought, water war in California fought underground

For decades, this city in California’s agricultural heartland relied exclusively on cheap, plentiful groundwater and pumped increasingly larger amounts from an aquifer as its population grew.

 
New Studies reiterate need for science and regulation of E-cigarettes

Two new studies this week reinforce the need for continued study of “e-cigarettes,” an emerging product that allows users to inhale vaporized nicotine in a cigarette-like fashion. Legacy has long held the position that e-cigarettes need to be approached with caution, and that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Tobacco Products should regulate the devices.

Horse-savvy woman sought to promote Nothern Nevada valley

The Carson Valley Visitors Authority in Northern Nevada is looking for one horse-savvy woman with an adventurous and outgoing personality to sell the region to the world.

 
Sept 11 Museum putting hallowed artifacts in place

Far below the earth where the twin towers once stood, a cavernous museum on hallowed ground is finally nearing completion.

 
Simple looks line-up New York Fashion Week

The simple things can be the hardest to do in fashion, because you have to do them well.

Tokyo will host 2020 Olympics

Tokyo was awarded the 2020 Olympics on Saturday, capitalizing on its reputation as a “safe pair of hands” and defying concerns about the Fukushima nuclear crisis.

Summerlin woman crests new peak in her ultramarathon career

Summerlin resident Molly Sheridan has added another distinction to her ultramarathon feats. She was already the first American female to complete La Ultra-The High in 2011, an ultramarathon of 138 miles in the Himalayas. Now she has completed the race’s new route of 69 miles, traveling from the Nubra Valley over a peak of about 18,000 feet called Wari La.

 
Giffords’ rehab shown in new music video

A new music video is showing images of then-Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords in the earliest days of her recovery following injuries from a 2011 shooting.

Vatican: 100,000 attend Syria peace vigil

Tens of thousands of people filled St. Peter’s Square for a four-hour Syria peace vigil late Saturday, answering Pope Francis’ call for a grassroots cry for peace that was echoed by Christians and non-Christians alike in Syria and in vigils around the world.

Sunset, Clark County Wetlands parks are gems for Sunrise, Whitney residents

As autumn comes to the valley and its residents cautiously poke their heads from the air conditioning, it isn’t surprising that more people find themselves in the valley’s parks. Some of the valley’s largest and most diverse parks are in Sunrise and Whitney areas.

Rebels brace for step up in class

From the Big Ten Conference to the deeper and stronger Pac-12. From a lower-rung Big Ten foe in Minnesota to what should be a more competitive opponent in Arizona.

Super Summer Theatre season ends on a high note with Brooks comedy

Super Summer Theatre’s season finale is an odyssey of musical theater told through the story of would-be failed producers Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom in the 2001 Broadway hit “The Producers.

Public sides with 49ers, but give me ‘dog Packers

With his passing accuracy and ability to make plays out of the pocket, a strong argument can be made for Aaron Rodgers as the NFL’s most complete quarterback. At 29, he’s going to be at or near the top for a while.

Claims of corruption amiss in new book

A book based on memories of Dennis Gomes, former Gaming Control Board chief of audit division, says former Gov. Robert List, when attorney general, blocked investigations into two mob-controlled casinos back in the 1970s — the Stardust and the Tropicana.

Cities blue over parking placards

A blue placard dangling from the rear-view mirror is the equivalent of parking gold for drivers in many cities — they can park for free and for as long as they want. Now there’s a gold rush on for them.

Man crashes stolen car into vehicle, hits two trees

A man is in critical condition after he crashed a stolen car into another vehicle around 10:20 p.m. on Friday, Las Vegas police said.

Centennial Hills’ multitude of parks range from grandiose to quirky

There are parks in Centennial Hills and then there are parks: giant, multi-acre, multimillion-dollar green spaces appointed with water features, amphitheaters and in one case, an F-22 Raptor fighter jet.

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