As it turns out, Michael Charles Garcia is going against his mother’s wishes and not withdrawing his guilty plea in a 2012 bank robbery case that disrupted the federal court system. But he may have lost a rare opportunity to receive probation for the crime.
Oscars host Ellen DeGeneres’ decision to serve pizza to her famous audience members on Sunday night was, not surprisingly, a boon to the pizzeria she ordered from — causing a spike in the mid six-digits, a representative for the pizza company told Reuters on Monday.
A two-vehicle crash early Tuesday morning sent two people to the hospital with critical injuries. The collision on the westbound Harmon Avenue overpass at Interstate 15, occurred just before 3 a.m. when the driver of a 2003 Toyota Camry tried to move from the center to left lane and struck the right side of a 2003 BMW 760Li, according to Las Vegas police.
To the naked eye, not much has changed in the year that passed since Malaysia-based Genting Group announced plans to build the $2 billion to $7 billion Resorts World Las Vegas on 87 acres on the Strip.
A man charged with breaking into a woman’s home, taking her family hostage and trying to rape the woman will be held without bail, a Las Vegas judge ruled Tuesday. Sean P. Cordeiro, 33, faces eight counts, including four counts of first-degree kidnapping and one count of attempted sexual assault. He is being held at the Clark County Detention Center.
U.S. home prices, led by gains of 22.2 percent in Nevada, rose in January after three months of declines as a tight supply of properties likely supported prices despite slower sales.
Nevada’s official flower is a lot like many of the people who call the Silver State home: tough, understated and built to survive in a place where other things just won’t grow.
The city of Las Vegas, which hasn’t been rushing to make it possible for people to open medical marijuana establishments, might push back a moratorium set to expire March 17 to Sept. 15.
On any given Wednesday, you can throw a rock and hit a meeting in Las Vegas. For a city known for its raucous gambling, drinking and partying, Las Vegas probably offers just as much in the way of meeting spaces, convention centers and business event venues.
A monthlong celebration is planned to honor local heroes and the horses that serve them every day.
Embattled Toronto Mayor Rob Ford laughed off Jimmy Kimmel’s suggestion that he get help for his drinking problem and was reported to be upset about his appearance on the late-night TV talk show.
Secretary of State John Kerry flew to Kiev Tuesday to show U.S. support for the fledgling Ukraine government, and the Obama administration announced with his arrival a $1 billion energy subsidy package.
Saturday’s St. Baldrick’s Foundation annual shave-a-thon at McMullan’s Irish Pub and other venues throughout the valley generated hundreds of thousands of dollars, and separated hundreds of volunteers from their hairstyles. The event also took more than a few beards.
Top Republican leaders said Monday the decision where to hold the party’s 2016 national convention will be based on whether a host city can produce financial support and satisfied delegates rather than votes on Election Day.
Las Vegas police are still looking for a suspect in a December robbery in the 200 block of South Decatur Boulevard.
The competition for the UNLV quarterback job began Monday between Nick Sherry and Blake Decker as spring football practices opened.
My big pop culture crime: I have seen only one Jennifer Lawrence movie. I understand she’s some kind of beloved movie star/America’s sweetheart? Treasure Island headliner Bill Engvall tells me she’s also a real nice “redneck.”
The director of a documentary that explored a killer whale’s involvement in the death of a SeaWorld trainer says a Labor Department investigator who probed the incident didn’t provide filmmakers with any confidential documents.
Whether taking the plunge and joining the smartphone crowd or simply replacing a tired old cellphone, buying a new device takes careful deliberation. From selecting carriers and avoiding contracts to deciding on a type of phone and a specific model, numerous decisions must be made to find the right phone for your life’s next adventure.
People across the country are feeling the winter blues after an unusually cold and snowy winter. But with warmer weather arriving soon, you can create a feeling of spring indoors and out with some simple do-it-yourself projects.
A street in the east valley was named for the town of Gold Butte, part of the early 20th-century mining boom in Nevada.
