A La Carte, April 10-16

Dining events and news from across the valley.

Henderson to host Spirit of ’45 celebration

“It’s a way to remember and pay tribute to America’s greatest generation,” said Dan Roberts, the executive director of Spirit of ’45 Nevada. The event is scheduled April 16 at the Henderson Pavilion.

Murder trial delayed for man accused in Las Vegas hammer attack

The trial for a 23-year-old man charged with sexually assaulting and killing a Las Vegas woman and her daughter and nearly killing a man with a hammer in the attack in April 2012 was delayed for the second time, court records said.

Man killed in Tuesday police shooting identified

Las Vegas resident Travis Doering, 40, died of a gunshot wound to the head after at least one SWAT officer fired at him on Tuesday. He had left his home in the 5700 block of Macenta Avenue, near Twain Avenue and Lindell Road, armed with a rifle.

Investigators completing probe into VA Medical Center in North Las Vegas

The inspector general for the Department of Veterans Affairs is finalizing an investigation into how the VA Medical Center in North Las Vegas handled treatment of Sandi Niccum, a 78-year old blind veteran who waited six hours in pain for emergency care in October, Congress was told Wednesday.

UMass basketball player announces he’s gay

UMass guard Derrick Gordon has become the first openly gay player in Division I men’s basketball.

House panel OKs Mount Reagan but no deal on Dem-sought peak

A House committee on Wednesday approved naming a mountain peak outside Las Vegas for Ronald Reagan but failed to reach a deal that would have won support from Democrats as well.

Literary Las Vegas: Tommie Scott

A Las Vegas author shares his story of redemption in “The Tommie Scott Story: From Gangs, Drugs, and Crime to Soldier for Christ.”

First Instagram post from space

The first Instagram post from space happened on Monday, and it tops every Instagram post ever. Literally.

Firefly’s Henderson location reinspected, back to A grade

Firefly Tapas Kitchen and Bar, which was linked to a salmonella outbreak at its former Paradise Road location that sickened nearly 300 people last April, recently was cited by the Southern Nevada Health District with 38 demerits at its Henderson restaurant, 11261 S. Eastern Ave. That’s just three short of the 41 that would have led to a temporary closure by the health district.

Lowden turns gender roles on their head

Republican lieutenant governor candidate Sue Lowden is taunting her primary opponent, Mark Hutchison, hoping to goad him into making a mistake.

Las Vegas Book Briefs for April 10-16, 2014

Highlights this week include a literary event featuring Mike Prince at 2 p.m. April 13 at the Desert Willow Community Center.

Watch this rat take over a New York subway car

It’s not uncommon to see a rat running around New York City, but when one happened to hop aboard a subway car on Monday, it owned the place.

Lunar eclipse may spell doom for NASA spacecraft orbiting moon

North and South America, get ready for the first eclipse of the year — in color. And while you watch one of this year’s four eclipses, know that it could spell the demise of a NASA spacecraft called LADEE.

 
Bond between Pacquiao, trainer Roach tight as ever

The eight-time world champion boxer and the Hall of Fame trainer bond like family and have stayed together during the good times and the darkest moments. Both Pacquiao and Roach are looked to avenge the controversial 2012 split-decision loss to Timothy Bradley this Saturday.

Washoe County OKs medical pot zoning regulations

Washoe County commissioners have approved rules governing where medical marijuana facilities will be allowed within unincorporated areas of the county, which is the second most populous in Nevada.

Utah mom uncovers plot to kill son on Facebook

A Utah mom checking her teenage son’s Facebook page discovered there an apparent plot to kill her son.

No matter the mob, the only allegiance is to money

The names change, the languages vary, and the players keep evolving. But when it comes to organized crime activity, the game on the street remains remarkably consistent. It’s a lesson former Metro Det. Jason Hahn many years ago.

Wrestler wins title; A.D. pockets bonus

When Ohio State’s Logan Steiber won the NCAA’s 141-pound wrestling championship, Gene Smith, the school’s athletic director, received a $18,000 bonus. Steiber received the admiration and respect of his teammates.

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