Donald Trump really wants to buy the Buffalo Bills

It might not be a secret that Donald Trump is interested in purchasing the Buffalo Bills, but he wants people to know he’s serious about the endeavor.

Las Vegas police seek missing 66-year-old man

Las Vegas police are asking for the public’s help in finding a 66-year-old man who may be in need of medical attention.

51s return home Saturday to face PCL road warriors

The fledgling El Paso Chihuahuas are in the midst of a 24-game, season-opening roadtrip as they await completion of their $74 million downtown ballpark.

Firefly to close Henderson location

Firefly Tapas Kitchen & Bar owners John and Tabitha Simmons announced Tuesday that they’re closing their Henderson location at 11261 S. Eastern Ave. The Henderson restaurant was recently issued 38 demerits, and a C grade, following a March 31 inspection by the Southern Nevada Health District.

Las Vegas is the best place to be if you’re single

There are a host of stereotypes surrounding Las Vegas and the single life, but even off the Strip, Las Vegas may be the place to be if you’re single and ready to mingle.

Arkansas State turns over coaching reins for $11,700

When the Arkansas State Red Wolves take the field Friday night, they’ll be led by a 25-year-old Silicon Valley entrepreneur, who until Monday had nothing to do with their program.

Poker players paid $560 after fake chips end tournament

A New Jersey casino is reimbursing players in a poker tournament that was suspended after counterfeit chips were discovered. More than 2,100 entrants will get $560 from the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, and some of the top players will get $19,323 each.

‘I’m an 80-year-old racecar driver with a story to tell’

When he was a younger man, Bill Lusk flew Nikita Khrushchev’s bags around the U.S. during one of the former communist leader’s visits. Now that he’s 80, Bill Lusk drives a one-of-a-kind Porsche 911 around Auto Club Speedway in California at high rates of speed.

Golden Gaming’s taverns in marketing agreement with Hard Rock

Golden Gaming’s PT’s and Sierra Gold taverns are announcing a marketing agreement with the Hard Rock, where customers of the Southern Nevada locations can use their loyalty points for deals. The partnership is the first of its kind between a traditional tavern operator and a hotel-casino property.

8 places to get free stuff on Tax Day

The good thing about Tax Day is companies are generally tripping over each other to give you free stuff. Here’s a roundup of this year’s Tax Day freebies.

Start waving goodbye to ‘Californication’

David Duchovny’s debauched Hank Moody began driving his beloved black Porsche into the sunset on Sunday to start the Showtime comedy’s final season.

Chauffeur service bands together for employees in need

A chilly wind nips at the employees of Executive Las Vegas, a transportation company, as they huddle together April 2 to honor Peter Hirsz, a driver who died of cancer in March.

Reader-submitted photos and adoptable pets, April 17-23, 2014

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.

Newsmakers, April 17-24, 2014

Air Force Airman Garrett L. Dunn graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio. Dunn is the son of Lucy Dunn of Las Vegas.

 
Full lunar eclipse brings out ‘blood moon’

Sky-gazers in North and South America were treated to a full lunar eclipse — at least those fortunate enough to have clear skies.

What’s it like to be a Wayans? It’s a lot of ‘worky turkey’

I always feel like I’m a hard worker except when Marlon Wayans phones. He’s promoting “A Haunted House 2” (he produced it and stars in it); a TV show, “Second Generation Wayans”; and his viral-video site WhatTheFunny.com.

Try tasty simple swaps to lighten up your menu

When it comes to diet and health, small changes can lead to big rewards. The trick is to identify ingredients that make for easy trades, like milk, yogurt and cheese.

Parents: Put the brakes on kids’ summer ‘brain drain’

Summer drains an average of two months worth of math skills from the brain of the average student, studies show. Parents can help halt “summer brain drain” by keeping kids’ minds active with science, technology, engineering and math summer programs.

 
Bundy stands ground in public land conflict

Cliven Bundy’s standoff with the Bureau of Land Management over the agency’s roundup of his cattle will go down in history as a high-profile clash of Old West values with today’s federal regulations on the use of public lands and natural resources.