‘The Other Woman’ misses its mark on so many levels

For a movie about three intelligent women — well, two intelligent women and an amiable assemblage of curves played by model Kate Upton — “The Other Woman” is disappointingly, disturbingly dumb.

Tribe reaches agreement over Grand Canyon Skywalk

The Hualapai Tribe, which owns the horseshoe-shaped Grand Canyon Skywalk on the northwestern Arizona reservation, and the family of the Las Vegas businessman who developed it have reached a financial settlement.

 
Bodies of S. Korean ferry disaster victims mismatched at morgue

Return to sender: In the chaotic aftermath of the capsized South Korean ferry accident, cadavers are being sent to the wrong families due to misidentification.

Nevada State Bank reports $33.1 million in loan growth

Nevada State Bank, a subsidiary of Zions Bancorp., on Friday reported loan growth of $33.1 million for the first quarter of 2014. The bank’s year-over-year loan growth was $233.9 million, and the company posted a net income of $2.3 million. That extended a positive trend of quarterly earnings since 2010, according to a news release.

Rollver crash closes part of U.S. 95 north of Las Vegas

A rollover crash closed U.S. Highway 95 southbound lanes just north of Las Vegas on Friday morning. Nevada Highway Patrol responded to U.S. 95 just south of Corn Creek Road, which is between Kyle Canyon and Lee Canyon roads, around 10:30 a.m.

Ghost haunts Las Vegas record store

Swedish death rockers Ghost blow into Eastside Zia Records on Friday before the show at House of Blues.

Las Vegas inspires Tiesto’s upcoming album

One of the Vegas’ biggest resident DJs has announced a new album inspired the city he holds court in throughout the year.

They remember young Greg Maddux in Peoria

Old public television video shows Las Vegas Hall-of-Famer hitting the outside corner as a 19-year-old.

Las Vegas police honor 50 of their own with commendations

Sheriff Doug Gillespie described his officers as dedicated day-in, day-out service to make Las Vegas and Southern Nevada a safer, better place to live in Metro’s commendation ceremony Thursday.

5 quotes that prove Eric Church isn’t full of it

You saw it coming. Or we did. Or he did. Or something. Anyway, we’re talking about Eric Church calling his new album “The Outsiders,” and coming at country stardom with an outside view that makes him even bigger than a red-hot genre, without abandoning it altogether. He’s the ultimate insider outsider.

Residents encouraged to keep disaster plans and preparedness kits at the ready

“Think about it, what would happen if your electricity, gas, water — even the ability to make a phone call — were stopped for any length of time, say for three days, or maybe even a week? Suppose you can’t get to the grocery store, and even if you could, you would find that it’s not open?” Those questions were raised by Ward 4 Las Vegas City Councilman and Deputy Mayor Stavros Anthony during an interview.

An end to heart disease? Yes, please

Baltimore’s Johns Hopkins University is developing a new medication that could stamp out heart disease and “reduce the effects of high-fat and high-cholesterol diets.”

Michigan’s McGary fails drug test, heads to NBA

Michigan sophomore Mitch McGary is entering the NBA draft, saying he had little choice after testing positive for marijuana during the NCAA tournament.

A La Carte, May 1-7, 2014

Dining events and news from across the valley.

Dining Pick of the Week: Dona Maria Tamales

Dining at Dona Maria Tamales Restaurant is like going to your grandmother’s house for dinner — everything tastes fresh and homemade.

Dining Pick of the Week: Nosh & Swig

Known for its twist on tapas, Nosh & Swig’s motto is to pack as much flavor as possible into its small plates. Not sure where to start? The menu is the perfect guide, dividing dishes into chicken, beef, seafood, vegetarian, pork, cheese and dessert categories.

Battle lines drawn in Wynn-Clooney rift

Las Vegas celebrity feuds don’t get much bigger than this. When Steve Wynn and George Clooney sat down for dinner with friends two weeks ago, no one expected it would end with the two heavyweights trading verbal shots over President Barack Obama.

Cadillac Through the Years car show held at Town Square

The annual Cadillac Through the Years was April 13 at Town Square Las Vegas. The gathering, sponsored by Findlay Cadillac and the Las Vegas Cadillac and LaSalle Club featured classic Cadillacs.

Chapman gets spotlight on customer’s marquee

Scott Collins, owner of the Blind Tiger Bar and Grill on Sunset and Pecos roads, had an objective when stepping into the Chapman Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram dealership — get the deal he wanted on a new vehicle.

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