Teen rammed after stealing car, leading chase through park

A Utah teen has been arrested after police say he stole his grandfather’s car and took it for a joyride through a neighborhood park before the driver of a pickup truck intentionally collided with him.

Arizona’s Arpaio faces more problems after deputy’s suicide

When a Maricopa County sheriff’s deputy hanged himself, he left behind a house full of questions. Among the items at his house were thousands of his video-recorded traffic stops that were withheld in a racial-profiling case against his boss, Sheriff Joe Arpaio.

 
Obama plan orders pollution cuts for power plants

In a sweeping initiative to curb pollutants blamed for global warming, the Obama administration unveiled a plan Monday aimed at cutting carbon dioxide emissions from power plants by nearly a third over the next 15 years.

Puppy drives car into Massachusetts pond

After going for a walk, a German shepherd puppy owned by a Massachusetts man decided to go for a drive — straight into a pond.

ATV users seek protection of their access to scenic, petroglyph-rich Gold Butte

Most of the questions posed in the aftermath of Cliven Bundy’s April skirmish with armed federal agents in Bunkerville have centered on what the government will do next, but even deeper questions remain about the future of the Gold Butte area where the rancher’s cattle grazed, a geological and archaeological treasurehouse frequented by ATV users.

Disc golf garnering interest, speed in the valley

Jeff Jacquart was trying his hand at a lot of things in the mid-1990s. He played soccer, volleyball, basketball, darts and pool, but when he played his first round of disc golf, he was hooked.

American Legion ball hasn’t lost its charm

The old American Legion baseball field in Crown Point, Ind., did not have a right-field wall, or even a fence made of chain link. It had a corn field.

Naming Las Vegas: Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church has been a staple of Summerlin area for years. Catholics are familiar with the name, but perhaps not many outside the religion realize that Elizabeth Ann Seton’s deeds affected all of society.

Clark County Family Services plans for new $33-million home

The Clark County Department of Family Services is planning for a new home at the Clark County Government Center campus on South Grand Central Parkway. The cost estimate for the new 100,000- to 150,000-square-foot multi-story building starts at $33 million, according to planning documents and officials.

Website promotes legalizing recreational pot in Nevada

A pro-marijuana group seeking to legalize the recreational use of the drug in Nevada is getting organized, creating a website where information about the effort, including how to volunteer, can be found.

Man wounded in Sunday night shooting

A man was wounded Sunday night in a shooting on Martin Luther King Boulevard near U.S. Highway 95.

Q&A with Kevin Burke, president and CEO of Burke Construction Group

Kevin Burke and Burke Construction Group know something about surviving the Great Recession. Burke, 51, the company’s president and CEO, is celebrating his 25th anniversary with the company, that itself is marking its 30th in Las Vegas.

AMR, Las Vegas Fire still at odds over ambulance services

The Las Vegas Fire Department and American Medical Response have dueled for three months over a new hospital transport policy that’s pulling more money into city coffers and less into the private ambulance company’s.

First Allied Corp. beats 14 others for share of retail center

An East Coast investment firm won a bidding war for a share of a big local shopping center. First Allied Corp. dropped $11.5 million in cash to buy out of receivership a 60,105-square-foot chunk of the 267,000-square-foot Spring Valley Town Center at Flamingo Road and Rainbow Boulevard.

Nevada Northern Railway a moving history lesson

Consistently winning notice as one of Nevada’s best rural attractions, the Nevada Northern Railway in Ely offers adventurous and instructive excursions into the state’s past. The Nevada Northern’s museum tours and train rides provide fun for visitors of all ages, including families, those seeking unique experiences and dedicated railroad buffs.

On the Move, June 2

Announcements of new hires, promotions and professional awards. Want to see your accomplishment here? Send your information to bizbriefs@reviewjournal.com.

Executive Calendar, June 2

A weekly listing of events put on by professional organizations, educational groups and local chambers of commerce.

For the Record, June 2

A weekly log of business bankruptcies, commercial and industrial lease transactions, and new-business licenses in Clark County.

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