Man in wheelchair who died in vehicle crash identified

The Las Vegas man who died after a vehicle hit him in his wheelchair in the downtown area Saturday has been identified by the Clark County coroner’s office.

Broadway diva Patti LuPone makes Smith Center debut with ‘Far Away Places’

Two-time Tony-winner Patti LuPone has been been at home on stages from Broadway to London for decades, but she shares her musical wanderlust in the concert “Far Away Places,” which she brings to The Smith Center’s Reynolds Hall Thursday.

 
Louisiana mom charged with death of Down syndrome son

A Louisiana woman was arrested on a charge of first-degree murder after police say she injected hand sanitizer into the feeding tube of her 17-month-old son, a Down syndrome patient who died of alcohol poisoning in January.

 
No charges against father who killed son

A popular fifth-grade teacher who fatally shot a knife-wielding prowler in a ski mask and then learned it was his 15-year-old son will not face prosecution, a person briefed on the decision told The Associated Press on Friday.

White House urges Putin to back down in Crimea

Secretary of State John Kerry urged Russia on Sunday to pull back its military forces and to let Ukrainians undertake reforms that would address the rights of minorities and determine how political power is to be shared. The White House also stressed that Russia faces penalties that will hurt its economy and diminish its influence in the world if President Vladimir Putin doesn’t back down in Crimea.

Few teams sit on the bubble with one day to play

It’s not uncommon for the selection committee to have its bracket drawn up before all the games are over on Sunday. For that reason, and a few others, Michigan could very well have moved up to a No. 1 seed simply by making the Big Ten final.

Andy McMillin wins Mint 400 in a cloud of dust

Off-road racing veteran Andy McMillin (and co-driver Steve Sourapas) were the overall winners in Saturday’s General Tire Mint 400 off-road race held south of Las Vegas near Jean. They averaged 59.9 mph over four 100-mile loops with an elapsed time of 6:14.29.

Fixing UNLV will take Rice all summer

There was about a minute remaining in UNLV’s basketball game against San Diego State on Friday evening when Aztecs fans began a popular chant for teams about to win on another’s court.

Civil War left its mark on Nevada

Editor’s Note: Nevada 150 is a yearlong series highlighting the people, places and things that make up the history of the state.

House Republicans take new aim at Obama

Republicans in the U.S. House took new aim last week at President Barack Obama, passing bills that challenge actions they say snub the will of Congress. One bill would allow Congress to sue the president if it believes he is not carrying out federal law.

Nevadan at Work: A cowboy at work in a neon city

Lee Butts plans to modernize Helldorado Days, an 80-year-old Las Vegas tradition, as its new executive director and production manager.

Liberty continues hitting barrage

Liberty might as well be swinging at a watermelon the way it has used the bats this season.

INSIDE GAMING: Boyd deal sparks torrent of speculation

A New York-based hedge fund acquired a 5 percent ownership stake in Boyd Gaming Corp. last week and immediately fueled rampant speculation in the investment community.

Hendricks fights to bell to claim UFC title

When Johny Hendricks fought Georges St. Pierre in November, Hendricks coasted through the fifth round and was stunned to hear St. Pierre’s name announced as the winner.

Reader-submitted photos and adoptable pets, March 18-24

View Neighborhood News readers send photos of their pets and everday lives, and View features photos of pets ready for adoption each week. To submit a photo, email View copy editor Anne King at aking@viewnews.com or mail to Viewpoints, 1111 W. Bonanza Road, Las Vegas, NV 89125. Photos cannot be returned, and due to the high volume, they are often scheduled a month or two in advance.

Favorites, March 18-24

Alyssa Tygh, president of the National Juniors honor society at Becker Middle School, recently won a $1,000 grant from the Youth Neighborhood Association Partnership Program to put on a special education field day at her school. She also qualified as a finalist for Miss Teen Nevada and is set to represent the state at National American Miss. Along with maintaing a 4.0 GPA in excelled classes, she has played the Lil Rebels ASA travel softball team for eight years. Her ultimate goal is to get a student-athlete college scholarship.

Explore colorful scenery, history of Eldorado Canyon

With stunning scenery, a colorful past and plenty of adventurous outdoor activities, rugged Eldorado Canyon invites visitors to step back in time.

Sport helps slackliners straddle stamina and balance

In the northeast corner of Sunset Park, among the shadows of tall trees, people can be found on Sunday afternoons practicing a sport many consider extreme.

Scholarship benefit aims to open academic opportunities

More than 750 guests entered the World Market Center on March 8 for an evening of fun during the 19th annual Educational Taste of Excellence Wine Tasting, Spirits &Jazz Scholarship Benefit.

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