Locals Only: Hair, there everywhere

We don’t know if anyone’s ever run a 5k in leather pants. Just the thought of all that chafing makes us wince. But if you were ever going to try it, now’s the time as Vince Neil and Habitat for Humanity present the Big Hair 5k.

Many ‘Viva Las Vegas’ filming sites remain unchanged

Betty Gripentag wasn’t even aware a movie was being made in the area. So when she zoomed past Elvis, or perhaps a stunt driver doubling as Elvis, she barely noticed. She knew something was up when an angry highway patrol trooper pulled her over, though.

Vehicle hits teen outside Clark High School

A teenage girl was hit by a vehicle outside of a Las Vegas high school Wednesday afternoon, police say. She was hit by a car outside Clark High School, near Pennwood Avenue and Arville Street, and then taken to the hospital.

Los Angeles police investigating Justin Bieber

Justin Bieber is under investigation after a woman accused the embattled pop singer of trying to steal her cellphone at a family entertainment center, police said Wednesday.

DIVISION III GOLF: Needles takes home team title

Zarek Phillips shot 1-over-par 73 on Wednesday to lead Needles to the team title at the Division III Southern League Tournament at the White Pine County Golf Course in Ely.

Northwest valley residents briefed on coming highway interchange

Northwest valley residents will have to wait until at least 2017 before they’ll be able to drive the first piece of the interchange linking U.S. Highway 95 with the 215 Beltway. Representatives of the Nevada Department of Transportation and the city of Las Vegas gave an overview of what’s expected to be a $225 million to $287 million project on Wednesday night.

7 So Cal festivals worth a weekend trip

Southern California is only a few short hours away from Las Vegas, and at the end of the drive is a plethora of renowned celebrations unique to the state. The combination of wineries, live music and beautiful beaches creates a thriving environment, and as new events pop up each year, festivals can be found nearly every weekend of the year.

Police seek 2 people in Sunday hookah lounge shooting

Police are asking for the public’s help in finding two people being sought in connection with a fatal shooting on Sunday. Las Vegas police officers responded to a hookah lounge on Flamingo Road near Jones Boulevard at about 5:30 a.m. and found four people who had been shot.

Collision conference draws who’s who in tech

Collision, a first-time tech conference that ended Wednesday, drew 1,500 techies and investors from around the world. Speakers included professional skater Tony Hawk, WordPress founder Matt Mullenweg and executives from well-known brands such as Facebook, Google Ventures, PayPal, Belkin, Evernote and Uber.

Grand slam highlights wild minor league comeback

It has been eight days since the Clinton LumberKings rallied from a 17-1 sixth-inning deficit to defeat Burlington 20-17 in a Class A Midwest League game. It happened it Iowa, where time has been known to stand still. So it’s like it happened yesterday.

Concern over Nevada student privacy prompts policy review

The Nevada Department of Education is inviting public input on its proposed policy for information security and privacy as it prepares to track every public school student from pre-kindergarten to college and into the workforce.

Cat saves toddler from dog attack

Home surveillance video shows a heroic family cat saving a toddler from a dog attack. And it’s crazy.

Judge: Group cannot defend Oregon gay marriage ban

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — A federal judge ruled Wednesday that a national group cannot defend Oregon’s ban on same-sex marriage after the state attorney general refused to do so, paving the way for a ruling on the voter-approved ban that could come at any time.

 
Rihanna donates $25k to LAPD after selfie fail

Rihanna has donated $25,000 to the Los Angeles Police Department after accidentally cracking the screen of the L.A. Police Commission President Friday night at a Clippers Game.

 
Latest medallion unveiled for Nevada’s 150th birthday

Nearly 5,000 students have spoken and the third medallion for Nevada’s sesquicentennial will feature three iconic images: the “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign, the Reno Arch and “Wendover Will.” The design was unveiled Wednesday by the Nevada 150 Commission.

Nevada Opera Theatre plans Vintage Vegas benefit

When you hear the word “opera,” you probably don’t think of a Louis Armstrong tribute artist, showgirls, a 1950s burlesque queen or a comedian known for crazy rambling jokes and a beatnik’s beard, but all that and more is set to be presented by the Nevada Opera Theatre Association.

Las Vegas Book Briefs for May 15-21, 2014

Top book news this week includes the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District being named one of 10 recipients of the 2014 National Medal for Museum and Library Service.

Lawyer seeking immediate help for Health Link customers

A Las Vegas law firm that filed a class-action lawsuit against the state’s health insurance exchange and its contractor is looking for faster help for people with serious health ailments.

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